Introduction: At a recent function, I encountered a friend who was thrilled about being asked to be a Master of Ceremonies (MC). To her surprise, I mentioned that being an MC involves much more than merely making introductions. The role of an MC is crucial in various...
Many nervous speakers depend entirely on their notes. They write their speech and try to memorise it word for word. To help them recall the information they will take their written speech to the lectern with them. There, terrified that they may forget some part of the...
Change – it can be the most exhilarating thing, or the most frightening. Change can cause disruptions, can threaten your comfort zone and can offer the most difficult challenges. And yet our life consists of change – every day brings some kind of change to us....
Have you listened to a charismatic speaker and wished you could have a voice like theirs? No matter what you may believe there is no such thing as the perfect voice. Each of us is unique and our voice is the characteristic which allows people to recognise who we are...
One of the first questions we are asked when we introduce ourselves as trainers in public speaking and communication skills is: “Why are good communication skills an asset?” A big question for a 30 sec response or a 2 paragraph blog! The simple answer is...
