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Should I get rid of my accent?

Sometimes I’m asked by presenters “What should I do about my accent?” or “Should I lose my accent?” My view, as someone who trains people’s voices and helps them to speak in public, is that the first rule of presenting is to be heard and understood, in every sense of those words. Accents can make […]

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[VIDEO] How To Read From a Script

Watch this video guide to reading from a script whilst presenting and understand how you can present yourself better and allow your audience to understand more. Summary of tips: Hold the paper up Hold it slightly to the side Look up Memorise the first few words Bring the words straight to your audience Transcript A […]

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Public Speaking Tip: How To Play The Moment

I’m working with a man who loses his focus mid-presentation and then panics.  I’m working with a woman who speaks so quickly she loses her audience, who can’t keep up. There is an answer for both these people: play the moment.  Be in the present.  Arrive at every thought you express spontaneously.  When you do this, […]