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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.

Articles

"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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