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Your Passion is Your Power... Speak it Up
My Blog
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.
Are You to the Point or Did You Actually Miss the Point?
“Get to the point.” We hear it all the time. And when preparing a speech or presentation, we often interpret it as: Say less. Be direct. Don't waste time. And the higher the title, the less they talk, and the more they miss the important point or goal of their talk. People always ask, “How can we speak in a shorter period of time?” But there is another question we rarely ask: What if you get to a point quickly, but it's not the point your audience needed and not even the poin
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Where does professionalism end and perfectionism begin?
Perfectionism seems to be becoming a real crisis. In 7 out of 10 leaders I meet, I find perfectionism functioning as a deeply rooted thinking pattern, one that can eventually overtake perception. And if you find yourself struggling with this, the next few lines are for you. Before we give perfectionists advice like “It’s okay to make mistakes,” which, by the way, rarely works, we need to understand what a “mistake” actually means to a perfectionist. Usually, it’s the planned
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Speaking on a Podcast, TV Show, or Short Video? They're Not the Same.
Many subject matter experts assume that once they've mastered one type of media appearance, they can succeed in any other. But speaking on a podcast, appearing on television, and creating short-form videos require very different skills and message strategies. Each setup requires a different message, depth, performance, and preparation strategy. A great podcast guest may struggle on television. A strong television guest may sound unnatural in short-form videos. And someone who
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“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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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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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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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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How to rock your next sales presentation?
1) Focus on your prospect's needs. In order to grab the attention of your customers who are the audience of your presentation, you need...
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