by Elaine Powell | Life Lessons, Mindset, Peak Performance Mastery, Public Speaking Tips, Storytelling, The Audience
Your fear is never, ever going to go away! Fear is a universal experience that follows us throughout life, regardless of age or experience. Fear is a part of the human experience. It is something that is built into your mechanism to keep you safe, secure, and alive....
by Elaine Powell | Mindset, Public Speaking Tips, Storytelling, The Audience, The Business of Speaking
When it comes to branding yourself and looking for public speaking gigs, it can be hard to find a balance between reaching your niche target audience and reaching a big enough audience. Unfortunately, many people make the mistake of trying to please too many people,...
by Elaine Powell | All Posts, Delivery Techniques, Public Speaking Tips, Storytelling, The Business of Speaking
Are you someone that gets nervous before public speaking? Do you feel any anxiety when sharing a story with a new group of people, giving a presentation at work, or even speaking up in front of a large audience? Well, you shouldn’t feel ashamed. More than 77% of...
by Elaine Powell | All Posts, Delivery Techniques, Public Speaking Tips, Storytelling, The Business of Speaking
Why feedback DOES matter in presenting Would you rather take an introductory 5am fire-eating class than ask for feedback? While constructive criticism can be tough to hear, feedback is a vital tool that you can use to boost your performance. The F Word Take Tim...
by Elaine Powell | All Posts, Delivery Techniques, Public Speaking Tips, Storytelling, The Business of Speaking
4 virtual presentation mistakes to avoid Do you remember life before you had to sit through all those cringe-worthy Zoom meetings? (Especially the ones where someone thinks their mic is muted). Virtual Reality The outbreak of Covid-19 turned the world’s fun...
by Elaine Powell | All Posts, Public Speaking Tips, Storytelling, The Business of Speaking
Choosing the right words for your presentation Recipe for success Putting a presentation together is a bit like baking a cake. Once you have mastered the basic recipe, you can flavour it with whatever content you find most delicious. Language is one of the most...
