Wise Words Articles
Articles about communication, business building and personal development.
Pushing Past the Fear of Being Judged
This topic certainly cut close for me because it is the number one reason I have not gone after some of my goals in the past. It is the number one reason I have played down my own ambitions and desires. It is the number one reason I have stayed quiet and let...
3 Ways Improving Your Speaking Skills is Like Making a Cake
1. It can get messy...and that's ok Everyone knows that when you make a cake you're supposed to end up with a messy kitchen, otherwise you're not having fun in the process right? When you first start making an effort to improve your speaking skills it will...
Afraid To Put Yourself ‘Out There’?
I had a new client in my office earlier in the week who said they were reluctant to post about their business on social media, write blog posts, or go and speak to groups. The reasons? Fear of being judged. Getting negative feedback. Saying something wrong and...
Content or Technique? The Best Way To Step-Up Your Speaking Game
What's the first thing to work on if you want to improve your public speaking? Short answer It depends on what your current strengths and weaknesses are. Long answer If starting from scratch most people focus on things that relate to their delivery such as...
Five Reasons Introverts Can Be Great Communicators & Leaders
Introverts aren't always the shy quiet type or the shrinking violet. In fact introversion and shyness are different things that many people mistakenly think are the same. Introverts are often quite confident but just need time and space to be at their best....
How To Avoid Crashing & Burning When Using Humour
So three public speakers walk into a bar right... In my opinion the bravest speakers of all are stand-up comedians. They go out on stage usually armed with nothing but a microphone and their wit. No music. No props. No second chances. They are expected to be...