by Sharon Ferrier | Feb 1, 2024 | Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking
I want you to try something for me. imagine walking into a garden with a lemon tree. You reach up and pluck a bright iridescentyellow lemon. As you walk back to the kitchen you can feel the weight of the lemon in hand.You gently dig a fingernail into the rind, and you...
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...
by Sharon Ferrier | Nov 24, 2022 | Business, Communication, Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking, Pitching
I remember when I first heard Richard Turner speak and I was enamoured by his ZEN Energy founder’s story. Richard is a serial entrepreneur and has founded multiple successful companies and organisations across four different industry sectors. When I heard his book,...
by Sharon Ferrier | Nov 2, 2022 | Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking, Speech Writing
Do You Suffer From EBS? EBS is a terrible condition that can strike at any time. There are two types of EBS, and both are equally destructive. They can occur in the middle of our presentations but usually, they arise when we are asked a question. The...