How Not to Speak Like a Politician!
We’re nearly there, It’s nearly election time! It will soon be over and we can all get back to what we need to do! Unfortunately Australia has had more than it’s fair share of elections over the past five years and I have become a jaded voter. I am...
Public Speaking 101 – How to Use Notes
Public speaking 101 – Are you still delivering a speech the way you were taught at school? During the Easter holidays my sons organised popcorn movie night with their friends to watch the movie Minions (91 minutes of my life I won’t get back) the trailer is...
Five Misconceptions about Public Speaking
There are several misconceptions about public speaking that I hear all the time. Here are the top five: 1. Good public speakers are born This is like saying “If you weren’t born being able to ride a bike you shouldn’t waste your time ‘cause you’ll never learn.” Yes,...
Want to be a leader? Then you’d better speak up!
There are many skills you will need to master if you want to be a leader. You will need to be able to manage change, be a strategic thinker, have high integrity and of course, be an exceptional communicator. Great leaders listen, empathise and consult, but they also...
Persuasion – Perfecting your Pitch
For several years now I have been speaking to the budding entrepreneurs competing in the Adelaide University eChallenge. The biggest challenge they face when preparing for their pitches is clarity. Most participants try to cram their 20 page business plan into a 5-7...
Sharon Ferrier, through her business ‘Persuasive Presentations’ consults to organisations and individuals who have a need to improve their communication, presentation skills and confidence in public speaking.