Our Tuggerah meeting was well attended for this presentation for small business owners on speaking with more confidence from our secretary, Nicola Davies-Cooke.
There are some who would rather die than have to speak in public, and Nicola how as a child she hated all the poetry competitions or piano competitions where she had to "perform" for other people's judgements and evaluation - and how overcoming those old fears of being seen to fail is helping now in her business.
VOICE - 5 key points to focus on:
- Validate Your Nerves - it's OK to be nervous, your body knows that this is an important moment
- Own Your Message - there's so much information available these days it's highly likely people have heard something similar before .... but you bring your own insights, your own personality. There is only one you.
- Include A Story - as you illustrate your message, storytelling creates an opportunity to paint a visual picture for your audience which brings them deeper into your world
- Connect With Clarity - connect with your audience (rapport) and help them join the dots to your message
- Enjoy The Ride - let go of having to be perfect or polished and allow yourself to enjoy the experience of helping your audience
For further information, or help with building confidence, you can contact Nicola:
Email: hello@nicodaviescooke.com
