by Sharon Ferrier | Oct 14, 2014 | Presentation skills, Speaking, Speech Writing
I love speaking at conferences. It’s an opportunity to meet new people, challenge myself with new ideas and to travel. Wherever possible I stay for the day so I can listen to the speakers before me. I love hearing and seeing other people present and understand how...
by Sharon Ferrier | Oct 30, 2012 | Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking, DISC Profiling, Presentation skills, Speaking
In order to persuade, we need to understand ourselves and others when public speaking Last month I introduced you to DISC and discussed how understanding yourself and others can make you more persuasive when public speaking. If you need a refresher, please review my...
by Sharon Ferrier | Apr 26, 2012 | Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking, Presentation skills, Speaking, Speech Writing
Want public speaking tips? Here are five things that good speakers ALWAYS do. 1.Set an objective Good speakers have a clear objective and a strong message. You know you have heard a great presentation because you can walk away from their speech knowing...
by Sharon Ferrier | May 11, 2010 | Speaking, Speech Writing
Last week I attended my Husband’s Godmother’s funeral. 20 years ago if I read that a 70-year-old woman had died of cancer I would have thought “Oh well… she had a good innings” Today 70 seems too young. Marlene was an attractive, vivacious, young at heart woman. She...