Whatever people may say about interview nerves being a positive thing, about anxiety keeping you on your toes, the truth is being nervous gets in
One of the tenets of neuro-linguistic programming is that the meaning of communication is the response you get. I’ve never studied NLP so I’m taking this
A useful question to ask yourself before you speak is how you would respond if you were in the other person’s position. This will prevent
One of the most effective ways to combat nerves in the hours and minutes before a business pitch or other presentation, an interview, a lecture,
A pause is a tool of immense power. It facilitates and improves communication, benefiting both speaker and listener – and yet it is woefully underused.
A couple of months ago, I went into a craft shop, looking for a very specific item. I needed a pair of scissors sharp enough
The key to successful impromptu speaking is illusion, to give the impression you’re speaking off the cuff, when in fact you’re well prepared. This goes as much
The half-hour documentary on Radio 4 yesterday, Hell is Other People, raised some interesting issues for those of us who struggle to put ourselves across confidently
“Just be yourself.” How many times have you been given this advice in the run-up to an interview, presentation or speech? How useful have you