self confidence – Page 2

26 Jan

Public Speaking Anxiety – Glossophobia's younger sibling.

STUDENTS’ DISADVANTAGE For those who are or love/support students. Social Anxiety Disorder is Glossophobia’s big brother: fear of speaking in public. The research in this article focussed on Australian university students and the requirements for university education. The students who

24 Jan

Is public speaking dangerous?

SOUND ADVICE I came across a site where there was a wealth of Helen Keller’s wisdom to choose from. If you haven’t heard of her, here is some more detail about her history. I greatly admire Ms Keller and her

24 Jan

What started all this fear response stuff?

Flight or Fight Response Did you know there is a day set aside for Rabies Day? September 28 is World Rabies Day. As humans, we all know the lurch in the stomach and the faster breathing when we are facing

22 Jan

What makes the fear of public speaking real?

DINOSAURS AND DONKEYS Nelson DeMille is a prolific author of adventure novels. I found a great quote attributed to him: ‘Somehow our devils are never quite what we expect when we meet them face to face. This led me to

22 Jan

The Squirrel-Glider Guide to Public Speaking

WHAT DO SQUIRREL-GLIDERS HAVE TO DO WITH THIS? Squirrel-Gliders glide through the air to reach the next tree. They are not squirrels. They make a distinctive sound. They are native Australian animals. They are exceptionally cute creatures. WHAT DOES YOUR

20 Jan

Did you Blow the Meeting?

To Speak or Not To Speak I was running a Sweaty Palms Workshop (the corporate version of my Magic 3 for Small Business) a little while ago and asked what advice people had received about meetings and how to

19 Jan

7 WAYS TO MAKE PUBLIC SPEAKING BETTER FOR YOU (AND YOUR AUDIENCE)

Photo by David Pisnoy on Unsplash Be prepared! Every public speaking event is a performance. Jean Bowra was my very welcome companion for part of the continuing conversation I am having with you about how to conquer your fear

18 Jan

You are not invisible.

What would you do if you could be invisible for one day? Take just a moment and ponder this. Here is a pencil for you to write down the details. Pick one thing.

18 Jan

Stop Go Systems? Getting the fear to stop.

FEAR SPIRALS I came across this article How I Overcame the Fear of Public Speaking by Adam Grant recently. My research for more ways to build resources for my clients leads me in all directions. My clients are on every

17 Jan

Can a checklist fix it? Public Speaking?

That can’t be right! Just a checklist? So many people are crippled by their fear of public speaking. It is an activity that is vehemently avoided. (Good description? Head shaking, knees wobbling, breath quickening, heart pumping, moving backwards.) So imagine