Public Speaking

No one’s a perfect public speaker. While it may feel like the speakers you look up to are flawless on stage, the truth is that they run into hiccups in the same way as the average presenter. Clickers stop working, shirts come untucked, and threads of thought are lost. …

At my second Toastmasters’ Chapter Meeting, I was tasked with being an evaluator this time around. I was nervous how to deliver this evaluation — how can I give someone possibly older than me effective feedback to improve on their public speaking? Well, this was how my experience went! Giving Feedback Effectively Giving…

And a Less Nervous One! — Public speaking is a performance, but it is not the same as acting. There are two main differences. The first is fairly obvious — as an actor, you are being someone else, but as a public speaker, ideally, you are being yourself. Many people struggle with being themselves in front…

This year alone, I’ve listened to thousands of business stories in my workshops and coaching. While each one of them was very unique, almost every single raw story missed one key element: They failed to bring to life key moments of the story. Examples: “My boss was angry with me…

Saat saya menulis ini, sudah satu minggu berlalu semenjak saya melaksanakan sidang akhir. Saya ingin bercerita mengenai public speaking, suatu hal yang saya takuti semenjak saya masuk kuliah. “Lho kok jurusan Public Relations takut sama public speaking?” Lucu, ya? Saya berasal dari jurusan yang menuntut akan kemampuan komunikasi yang baik…

Most people feel a deep sense of anxiety when they are being told to give a speech. The sudden realization that they will have to prepare for the speech causes them to panic and experience strong emotions such as fear, nervousness, nausea and glossophobia — this refers to the fear…

Vulnerability means diving into the unknown and being comfortable with discomfort. As a young professional in content marketing, design wasn’t part of my day-to-day. I dabbled in design before accepting a Visual Design position. At the time, I didn’t have professional design experience. I was wading in unfamiliar waters. For…

Controlled breathing and a clear message are the key components of effective public speaking. If you become nervous while giving a speech or presentation, know that being yourself is more important than being smart. No matter how educated you are, you will never be able to persuade your audience until you express your views honestly. Solid breathing methods and a clear notion of the…