Nuke those nerves – you can!
Public speaking makes most people nervous, but it’s like playing a sport, learning an instrument or being in a play. It’s a physical...
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Ms Claire Duffy
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Impromptu speaking: when you have to wing it
If you find yourself needing to speak NOW, here are some techniques to help you. 1. Scan the audience. Who are they? Why are they here?...
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How to Deliver a Eulogy
A eulogy is one of the hardest public speaking commitments there is. But delivering a eulogy is a privilege, an honour and an...
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Secrets to not screwing up under pressure
It’s to do with the way we store and recall things. The conscious or ‘working’ memory is described by researcher Sian Beilock in New...
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Nuke those nerves!
To paraphrase Jerry Seinfeld, ‘if it’s true that more people fear public speaking than dying, then most of the people at a funeral would...
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Voice matters: How your voice works
Making best use of your voice is important. Let’s look now at how it actually works. Your voice is part of your anatomy, so we’re going...
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Pick me ! or How to Survive and Succeed at a Job Interview
Like any speaking situation the key to success is preparation. Anxiety subsides when you know what to do. Answering interview questions...
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