by Sharon Ferrier | Nov 20, 2012 | Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking, Speaking, Speech Writing
I know I have said it before many times: ‘People buy from people that they like, know and trust’ and here’s the thing – we all sell! Every time we speak we are saying “Listen to me, believe me, and please, do as I suggest”. Studies show the more charismatic you are,...
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 | Jul 27, 2012 | Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking, Presentation skills, Speaking
Are you still presenting the way you were taught at school? Time to kick those habits and develop expert presentation skills. My two boys aged 8 and 10 are learning public speaking at school. Fabulous! I thought – here is something I can help them with! So, trying...
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 | Mar 26, 2012 | Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking, Speaking
When it comes to public speaking, people fear questions. Fear looking stupid, fear speaking on the spot and fear loss of credibility when they don’t know the answer. Invariably they overstuff their speeches with excess information hoping to avoid question time and end...