I always like hearing other’s opinions on my area of expertise, public speaking, and it’s good to see the Fast Co Executive Board, reinforce a lot of what I believe in.
My Favourite Warm Up
Here’s how to warm up your diaphragm for public speaking – it’s one of my favourites.
Women and Leadership
Did you know that women score higher than men in most leadership skills? Here are some very interesting findings from Harvard Business Review.
How To Use Word Stress Effectively
Today, I want to share with you how word stress can add life to your voice when you speak.
Authentic Communication
What is authenticity in communication? There’s a slightly misguided belief that to be a great speaker one has to emulate the great orators of today – watch the great TED talks, copy the speaking styles, move like them, try to be like them.
Want To Sound More Engaging When You Speak?
Here’s a really simple intonation technique to make you sound more dynamic and engaging when opening meetings, starting a presentation or pitch.
Small Talk
I was recently asked to incorporate ‘small talk’ into a voice coaching program I was running for a Senior Leader.
Posture is Power
There is one hidden benefit to hearing your own voice through a microphone – posture.
LGBT+ Mentoring Programme
David was delighted to offer coaching on the LGBT+ Mentoring Programme because it “aims to increase the number of LGBT+ professionals in the leadership pipeline… in order to influence policy and decision-making across industry sectors”.