I was recently on The World’s First Podcast with Erin and Sara Foster. We talked about how to be confident in your own voice and many topics relating to public speaking including how to calm nerves, how to speak in front of a group, techniques for impromptu speaking situations, leaning into your vulnerability and much more.
Preparation is key in any meeting or presentation. As long as you’re prepared, if there’s a glitch with the lights or the slides or with anything... take a pause, regroup and continue on.
According to Nola Beldegreen, a New York communications professional, too many of us don’t spend enough time considering the “art” in which we say things. To embody this executive presence, she suggests speaking with “vocal conviction” at a high volume and organizing what you want to say well in advance of a discussion.
