by Jaimie Abbott

The public speaking skills of Australians have gone backwards because of COVID-19, where enforced lockdowns have reduced levels of physical human contact and shattered confidence.

There has been a sharp decline in self-assurance when it comes to public speaking particularly in...

by Jaimie Abbott

When it comes to speaking to your audience, do you try to play it safe with your words, or do you try to rock the boat? Knowing when holding back is advisable and when to go out guns blazing is a skill not everyone can confidently claim they have mastered.

To be an exceptional...

by Jaimie Abbott

If you’re an introvert, the idea of speaking in public in front of a large crowd can quickly tie your stomach into knots.

Here are some techniques and tips on how to prepare for a speech if this sounds like you.

1. Preparation is always the key

Practice makes perfect. Take...

by Jaimie Abbott

I can probably think of no two worse words to say to the media than ‘no comment’.

There is no exception, NEVER under any circumstances, to use these words when doing a media interview. Why? Because not only does it sound as though you are hiding something, but it...

by Jaimie Abbott

The worst thing that can happen to a public speaker or MC is to have your audience yawning or acting bored throughout the presentation.

Not only will this give a substantial hit to your self confidence, but it might also deter you from pursuing this craft in the future.

So, how...

by Jaimie Abbott

Did you know that you can begin to teach your child how to speak in public from the moment they begin to talk? It doesn’t matter if they need it immediately or not, it will be a useful skill in the future. Excellent public speaking skills will help them stand up for...

by Jaimie Abbott

I love a good group chat! As soon as there are more than 2 participants, a group chat is made. Work chats, family chats, Mums Group chats, sports team chats or those made for parties and events, the list of group chats can be endless. And a lot of the time it develops, and veers...

by Jaimie Abbott

A professional bio is a must-have if you want to gain visibility on social media, guest blogs, article directories, personal websites and blogs. An expert bio should demonstrate your accomplishments in a brief and interesting manner. It must reflect friendliness rather than...

by Jaimie Abbott

The idea behind an elevator pitch is to pretend you are stuck in an elevator, and the doors close and someone inside the elevator turns to you and says: “So what do you do? Or tell me about yourself.” And you’ve got, what? 20 seconds, maybe 45 seconds before you...

by Jaimie Abbott

Well, there is no one size fits all when it comes to blogging. But the right answer here is consistently. Whether that be once a week, or whether it be once a month, you just want to make sure that as you build your email list, and you’re sending out newsletters, or if...

by Jaimie Abbott

Do you ever wonder where you are going to get your ideas for blogs from? There are so many different ways!

I encourage you to type into Google, “HubSpot blog topic generator” and it’ll come up top of the results. This is a really cool tool. You can actually type...

by Jaimie Abbott

How to follow up an email pitch! If you don’t hear back from the journalist after you send your press release to them, it is definitely worth following it up with an email or text.

You need to think about timings. A general rule is call in the morning for any newsroom, even...