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Fear of making mistakes holds us all back. But when we show our clients that every mistake is a learning point, they begin to focus on their goals in presentations. Those who persist and learn from their public speaking setbacks become the best presenters.
I laughed uncontrollably trying to make pasta in Italy recently. It’s the best antidote to nervousness – something that can paralyse us at work, on stage, or in front of the media. Where appropriate, laughter breaks down barriers and it cheers us all up.
Make it relate – before it’s too late! That simple mantra reminds us to put at the top of our presentations what’s in it for the audience, rather than us. So when you’re pitching for business, make it all about them rather than all about you.
Some media trainers knock you down…and leave you down. Our media coaches show you how to deal with each knock…and still win through. So you have the presentation skills to perform – with confidence.