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Your Passion is Your Power... Speak it Up
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I believe big part of why people are struggling in becoming the great speaker they aim to be, is the stereotypes about public speaking.
I've been fighting those stereotypes for years. One of the ways I've been using to achieve this, in addition to my sessions and speeches, is writing articles and daily posts on my different social media platforms.
This blog aims to make you understand the real virtue behind public speaking and to make you gain stronger belief in your ability tp speak up with power and confidence.
“It’s Not Public Speaking Fear — It’s Cognitive Overload”
In today's circumstances, many leaders in decision-making roles are operating under sustained stress. In times of uncertainty, it becomes difficult to function in your usual way, even if you’re accustomed to daily pressure. One of the things I’ve observed recently is how this directly affects leaders’ ability to deliver strong messages while maintaining their poise and composure. Ma ny confuse this with public speaking fear because it presents with similar symptoms, but it’s
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Brain Fog on Camera? A Better Way to Respond When a Speaker Freezes.
A brain fog on camera? Ouch. At a recent startup pitch show, two presenters stepped up to pitch their product. Strong opening. Smooth transition. Everything was flowing until one of them suddenly froze mid-sentence. What happened next is what caught my attention. Instead of jumping in to finish his thought (the usual move), his co-presenter did something different. She paused, reassured him, and gave him the space to recover. Even on camera, that was a smart call. Because ste
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Do You Really Know Why You’re in the Room?
One of the most underestimated causes of ineffective speeches, presentations, and even conversations is the lack of a clearly defined objective . I understand that might sound cliché, but allow me to challenge you on this one. Take a piece of paper, choose an upcoming speaking opportunity, and answer this question: “Why are you here?” Done? Great. Say it out loud. Now imagine that I heard you and I’m asking you, another “Why?” Then write down your second answer as well. Done?
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"Spechialized Speakers...Where are you?"
Most of my work time is spent listening, analyzing, and engaging in various business presentations with my clients. So, allow me to hold your hand while I tell you this. You do not have to drift away from your expertise topics to get more speaking opportunities or greater exposure. On the contrary, your positioning will be sustained, and even your speaking fees will be maximized in the long run by the uniqueness of your topics. And let me tell you why. Nowadays, most events c
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Is that you? Or a character you’re playing?
Do you speak as yourself or as a character you think people want to see? I’ve been reading about the LinkedIn algorithm lately. Funny thing is, I often write and post exactly the opposite of what most guides suggest. You might find this unorthodox, but I always want to write in a way that feels right to me, in my own style, even if that doesn't translate into high engagement or reach. That’s never been my goal. And I would hate it if someone read this post or any of my writin
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Why is presenting to the board scary to many?
During my everyday sessions, I meet at least one client each week who would add board meetings to his list of top challenging public speaking opportunities. And it actually makes a lot of sense. The main reasons why board meetings can be inconvenient for many are fear of being judged, presenting in a high-stakes, highly sensitive environment, fear of raising a conflict, and, in many cases, not having the necessary information upfront. Despite all that, owning your ground duri
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How could AI be your speech enemy?
Now, this title may sound unusual, given that we are surrounded by numerous articles and videos highlighting the importance of AI in...
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Negative Emotions Aren't Your Enemy!
In 1995, a Swedish adventurer named Göran Kropp embarked on a bicycle journey of more than eight thousand miles from his home in Sweden...
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"Breaking the Silence: The Therapeutic Journey in The King's Speech"
The King's Speech movie shares the story of King George VI, his unexpected ascension to the throne of the British Empire in 1936, and the...
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"You look bored, not stressed!"
Usually, people experiencing the stress of public speaking assume it's that obvious to their audience. But the fact is that they, in many...
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The day I noticed my freckles.
One of the first things you'd notice about my appearance would be my freckles. I was blessed to be born with freckles covering my full...
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4 Phrases That Should Persuade But Won't!
"I do this as well!" Or to say, "It's what everyone is going for these days." If one of your audience's primary needs is to feel unique,...
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Why Panel Discussions fail?
Most events we have witnessed lately have included panel discussions on their agendas. Despite having the great potential to add massive...
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Sarcasm..The Most Horrible Way to Teach!
I've seen multiple TikTok accounts that are supposed to teach English but have built their content on sarcasm. They bring up videos of...
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3 Habits Standing in Your Way of Becoming a Better Speaker
I’ve always emphasized the fact that there are plenty of reasons behind your struggle to become a better speaker other than the stress of...
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Should We Mask Our True Feelings?
· You’re 15 minutes away from delivering your project presentation, that you’ve been preparing for weeks, which might affect your next...
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One Step At A Time.
Most people are fully aware of the widely spread public speaking techniques and tips. I meet clients daily who share lots of information...
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Are you in the blind phase?!
“I’ve been doing quite good. My presentations are going well, and I’m confident on stage.” That sounds like great news, right? It is....
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Does Your Image Influence the Success of Your Presentation?
It does when you believe that it does! I've coached hundreds of professionals and leaders, and I found that it's a widespread belief that...
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Stereotypes About the "Executive Presence" that Must Come to an End.
It's interesting how some concepts rise from a random point of view, and years pass only to figure out that this opinion has become a...
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