Have you lost your speaking mojo?
Several years ago, I was at a venture showcase. A venture showcase is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to spruik their product to peers, the public and potential investors. I walked into the room and saw nervous and self-conscious entrepreneurs standing behind their...
Everything Starts With Curiosity
When my son was in primary school, he came home one day, and I noticed he was little quieter than usual. It was always a routine in our house that our children would do their homework at the kitchen bench while I prepared dinner. This enabled me to help when needed...
7 Pillars of Crisis Communication
The acronym VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) was coined in 1987 and was based on the leadership theories of Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus. Fast forward 33 years and 2020 is setting a new standard of VUCA.The challenges we face are not only...
Build a rapport bridge
There is an adage in sales: “People buy from people that they like, know and trust” Most of us have had this experience: We walk into a store see exactly what we want and get excited because it is on sale, but the shop assistant provides poor service and frustrates us...
The one thing you need to be a better speaker
Last week I delivered Stand Up, Speak Up & Persuade for a new client and I sent out a questionnaire before the workshop asking them what their top three needs were. Any guesses as the number one need? Yep – confidence. You can see in the word cloud I...
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.