Don’t read that speech!
One of the things I love about my job is the incredible variety of people and subjects I am exposed to on a daily basis. Whenever I am helping someone write a speech though, the questions are very similar: How am I going to present all this information in my 20 minute...
People Fear Questions
People fear questions. Fear looking stupid, fear of speaking on the spot and fear of the loss of credibility when they don’t know the answer. Invariably they over-stuff their presentations with excess information hoping to avoid question time and end up looking...
How To Engage Like a Rock Star
In 1973 the top selling album in Australia was Neil Diamond, Hot August Night. It stayed there for 29 weeks and was the #1 charting album in Australia during 1970’s. In 1982 it resurfaced again in the Australian top ten. During this time it was estimated that one in...
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...
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,...
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.