Did you know that Glossophobia, or the fear of public speaking, is so common that some experts estimate more than 75% of people experience feelings of anxiety from it? Though it may seem crazy for […]
Category: Speaking
3 Reasons Why Dancing and Pitching Aren’t So Different
In 2019, I traveled to Ghana to speak at the Ghana Tech Summit. During a break at the event, I heard some music playing outside that piqued my curiosity. Many of the attendees were lined […]
Eight Easy Ways to Build Others’ Confidence Ahead of an Interview or Event
Whether it’s a job interview, networking event, presentation, or any other circumstance where individuals face an audience, it’s crucial to have a robust and confident approach if you want to succeed in getting your point […]
6 Tips for Improving Your Startup Pitch
You’ve got a great idea for a business and want to share it with the world. The problem with most ideas is, they tend to stay in our heads for far too long. Of course, […]
Why You Would Rather Wipe Elephants Than Speak in Public
Most of us have sat in that high school classroom waiting for the bell to ring so we could avoid giving our speech. The next day, we go to the bathroom and sit on the […]
Heather Younger Shares 5 Key Steps to Becoming a TEDx Speaker
Many people want to know how they can become a TEDx speaker. I wanted to know how until I became one myself. In May of this year, I stepped onto the beautiful TEDx stage with […]
How Successful Entrepreneurs Are Building Profitable Personal Brands While Impacting Millions of Lives
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” – John C. Maxwell It takes one to know one. That’s the bedrock upon which Gerard Adams, a serial entrepreneur […]
Feeling Nervous? 10 Ways to Convey Confidence During a Presentation
The fear of public speaking is practically universal. No matter how comfortable someone is, once they get in that spotlight, nearly everyone experiences a moment of jitters just before they speak to a crowd. In […]
How to Crush Your Next Speaking Appearance
Billionaire Warren Buffett once told a class of Columbia University students, “Right now, I would pay $100,000 for 10% of the future earnings of any you, so if you’re interested, see me after class.” After […]
The New Era of Motivation Is Finally Here
Peter Voogd is no stranger to life’s ups and downs; he was an entrepreneur at 15 but stressed out and broke by 22. Failure could have been the end for him, but he chose another […]
7 Basic Yet Often Overlooked Personal Branding Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurs
I believe everyone should have a personal brand. Trust me – having a personal brand is amazing. And in this digital age, it has also become necessary. It doesn’t matter if you work alone or […]
An Insight Into How Yahya Bakkar Coaches the Most Successful Influencers to Become World-Class Speakers
Influence can be earned through various ways. However, leaders of the past have learned that you can master influence by becoming a world-class speaker. It’s still one of the best ways to share your message […]