173 - Lecterns, Mics and Unfamiliar Stages

Most people shy away from the thought of being noticed, let alone ‘famous’.But if you want to make a difference, grow a business, make an impact or even just get promoted, a bit of ‘work fame’ might be just what you need.Leanne Hughes has written the book she wishes she had 10 ye ...  Show more

How do we find the courage, or the skill, to speak up for issues we feel strongly about when there is a real risk of consequences?That’s exactly what I’m exploring in this episode.I’ve recently decided to focus my ‘change the world’ energies into one cause - housing affordability ...  Show more

If you've been to any number of live events, you've certainly sat through your fair share of 'blah' presentations and phenomenal ones. I can almost guarantee that the ones that didn't pique your interest or capture your attention were by speakers that had little to n ...

Two factors have given lectures a bad name: overuse and poor execution. In this episode we'll deal with both of these issues, considering when a lecture might be the best choice, then looking at ten things you can do to make sure the lectures you do give are outstanding. 

Do you have a a great question but there's a big audience and it's intimidating? this short, practical session I give you a clear 5-step framework, real examples, and delivery tips so you can speak up, ask a question confidently and feel like you are contributing to the conversat ...  Show more

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Four years ago I gave a speech in Japanese in front of over a hundred people, completely forgot my words, started to sweat profusely, and ended up skipping half of the topics ...  Show more