by Anna | Nov 18, 2025
Most people think confident speakers are born with some magical gift. They’re not. What they do have is something that can be LEARNED: structure. Structure is the secret that lies behind great presentations, day-to-day conversations, and feeling genuinely confident...
by Anna | Jan 24, 2025
I bet, when you’re writing your presentation, you think about what you want to say. Perhaps you carefully craft your message, you plan your key points, and I’d like to think you even rehearse it out loud to ensure everything flows smoothly. But here’s a question: do...
by Anna | Oct 2, 2024
“Fake it ’til you make it” is a phrase we’ve all heard at some point. It promises that pretending to have confidence or expertise can help us eventually embody those qualities. But in a world where authenticity is prized, is this approach outdated, or even...
by Anna | Jul 22, 2024
I get it: you don’t want to forget your words, so you script your presentation…and then you read from that script. Or maybe you think you’re not doing that because your presentation is a series of Powerpoint slides…which you then read to your audience. .Reading from a...
by Anna | Jun 10, 2024
The tone of your voice can have a huge impact on how your message is received. A defensive tone of voice often leads to misunderstandings, conflict, and strained relationships. You can come across as prickly, and unapproachable. Understanding what a defensive tone is,...
by Anna | Jan 8, 2024
For a lot of us, the thought of getting up and speaking in front of people is akin to facing a dragon – a daunting challenge that triggers anxiety and fear. If you find yourself trembling and feeling sick at the very thought of talking in a room full (or even...
