by Sharon Ferrier | Jul 7, 2023 | Public Speaking
Oooo, Ahhh, Ummm, kind of, like, you know? We all have them, these little meaningless filler words, also known as verbal graffiti. An occasional one here and there is not a problem (after all, we are humans not machines…) but they become a problem when: The audience...
by Sharon Ferrier | May 12, 2023 | Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking, Speaking
Who is the better singer? Kylie Minogue or Jimmy Barnes? Well, it depends, how are you measuring them? Vocal scale? Number of hits? Global reach? Years of experience? Or are you measuring them on your personal preferences? Maybe neither is your favorite, and that’s...
by Sharon Ferrier | Apr 28, 2023 | Communication, Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking
I once heard that the difference between extroverts and introverts is that extroverts tend to go “Speak, speak… think” and introverts tend to go “Think, think… speak”. Guess which camp I fall into? Yes, I suffer from foot-in-mouth disease. Sometimes this can be funny...
by Sharon Ferrier | Apr 13, 2023 | Communication, Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking
Clarity and consistency are the hallmarks of great communication. When we communicate with our team or customers and clients, we need to ensure our message is consistent across the organisation. Here are 6 points to consider: 1. Foundation The foundation is the core...