by Elaine Powell | Life Lessons, Mindset, Public Speaking Tips, The Business of Speaking
Before thinking about how to get more money from your speaking gigs, let’s look at why people pay for speakers in the first place. People Pay for Your Expertise One of the main reasons organisers will pay for speakers is that they want you, the speaker, to...
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, Confidence Fears & Nerves, Public Speaking Tips, The Business of Speaking
How to banish public speaking fears The webinar host has one more person to introduce and then it’s time for you to start your presentation to the virtual crowd. How do you feel? Would you be cool, calm and more collected than Star Wars memorabilia? Or would you be...
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...
