How to calm your nerves when public speaking

by Jaimie Abbott

We all get nervous before speaking in public for various reasons. One of the reasons is that we want to make a good impression on the audience, and sometimes the anxiety increases if it’s a business presentation where we have to sell a product or service or convince our audience to...

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What are Blogs?

by Jaimie Abbott

Are Blogs dead?

They certainly are not!

However, I’ll admit it is harder these days to be able to write a blog and then get found on Google instantly from just one blog. So ten years ago, you might have been able to write a blog on a topic like ‘public speaking techniques’ and th...

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How to present with purpose when public speaking

by Jaimie Abbott

When you’re public speaking it’s important to present with purpose.

If you are ever asked to do a presentation, or perhaps you put your hand up to be a guest speaker for something, it’s really important that you think about what your purpose is.

Don’t just do it

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Why your goal in 2022 should be to improve your public speaking

by Jaimie Abbott

Improving your public speaking skills can help you get ahead in 2022 – whether you’re trying to score a promotion, have more credibility with your team or win over more clients. Make it one of your goals in 2022 to get some public speaking training.

Here are some of the benefits.

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How to use storytelling in public speaking

by Jaimie Abbott

Storytelling is the number one way that you can add some charisma into your presentations or speeches. Anyone can learn how to be a great storyteller. Most people are not born experts on this subject. Some people are better than others naturally, but you can learn how to do it.

Po...

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How to be a better communicator

by Jaimie Abbott

Communication is the key when it comes to anything that involves collaboration. Since humans are a social species, communication is involved in nearly everything you do. This article is all about how to be a better communicator.

Some people are born with the natural ability to com...

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How to write a press release

by Jaimie Abbott

You don’t need to be an expert PR agent to be able to write a successful press release that gets picked up by the media and then published all around the world. In fact, I have shown so many people how to do this themselves. They’ve gone off and run with it, and they’ve pitched the...

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6 Sure-Fire Strategies to Make You More Persuasive

by Jaimie Abbott

How can some people be so persuasive while others can’t seem to convince anyone to do anything? Persuasion is part art and part science. Some people are born with the charisma that the rest of us lack. But anyone can become more persuasive with the right approach. Anyone that can r...

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12 Top Tips for speaking in public

by Jaimie Abbott

If you find yourself in a position where you have to give a public presentation, you may be racked with nerves at the thought of standing in front of a group. It’s normal to be scared. After all, probably most people in your audience would be just as nervous in front of a crowd too...

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How to become a public speaking master

by Jaimie Abbott

Somehow, you’ve suddenly found yourself responsible for giving a speech! Don’t fret; you can learn how to overcome the fear of public speaking.

While some people seem to have a natural propensity for public speaking, no one is exempt from nervousness.

What can you do? There are s...

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Media Interview Training Guide

by Jaimie Abbott

Congrats!

You’ve landed an interview with one of your targeted media contacts…amazing job. Now it’s time for some media training. 

Careful planning and preparation makes all the difference. You want to ensure that you stay on message AND provide the editor with exactly the right ...

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How to make your apologies more sincere

by Jaimie Abbott

A sincere apology does a world of good for both the giver and the receiver! 

Why Apologising is Good for You and Your Loved Ones

  1. Deal with remorse constructively . Extending an apology helps you take responsibility for your actions and hold yourself accountable. In this way, yo...
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