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Do you find speaking in front of a group of people intimidating or nerve-wracking?

Identifying your natural response can allow you to re-wire your thinking pattern.

🥊FIGHT response is your body's way of facing the anxiety
💡A helpful tip for this response is to adjust from a power stance (hands on hips) to a neutral and relaxed demeanour.

🤾‍♂️FLIGHT means your body urges you to run from the presentation
💡A helpful tip for this response is to 5 deep breaths and warm up those vocals to help neutralise your tone and nerves. ⠀

🥶FREEZE: A freeze mindset can cause you to lose your focus and be lost for words.⠀
💡A helpful tip for this response is to prepare. Bed down those key messages and take time to pause.

Drop a comment below which one you are.

Today I'm filled with gratitude with this achievement as I announce that I have been honoured with a place in the prestigious Brainz Crea Global Awards!

This recognition celebrates entrepreneurs, influential leaders, coaches and industry leaders who have demonstrated exceptional creativity, innovation, and commitment in sustainability and mental health.

Thank you to Brainz Magazine.

Motivation Monday!

Matthew McConaughey's Rules of Living "Alright, Alright, Alright!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKJImnk-gzQ

To grab the attention of your audience and keep them locked in, research has uncovered story telling is 22 times more memorable than facts alone!

Authentic story telling is so powerful for the listener as it brings our messages to life, evokes emotions and enables the listener to connect with it.

Here are 3 tips on how to utilise story telling in your next presentation:

1. Keep it real! If the story means something to you, your audience will feel it and your authentic emotions will draw people in.

2. Share the part of your story that matters! Align the story with your ultimate key messages.

3. Create a picture of your story in the listeners mind! As your uncovering your story, share the minor details, to paint that picture to leave a lasting impression.

Connect. Inspire. Empower!

Did you know that communication is only 7% verbal!

That's 93% non verbal which includes 55% body language and 38% tone of voice.

Most of us focus on the words we speak and often overlook the importance of how we deliver our message. Below are useful tips for your next presentation to engage and impress your audience.

DO'S
1. Anchor yourself on your feet.
2. Demonstrate a high status posture with shoulders back.
3. Take a deep breathe, smile and in your mind reaffirm "I've got this''

DON'TS
1. Minimise wandering around too much
2. Cross your arms when presenting
3. Avoid pointing at the audience. It can appear aggressive

Insightful leadership lessons from the knowledgeable Simon Sinek.

What principles can you apply in your leadership role that will help guide, motivate and empower your team to navigate during these evolving times?

HOW TO BE A LEADER - Motivational Speech By Simon Sinek Why leadership is a choice ?Speaker Simon Sinek

Positive Affirmations help us combat our negative inner chatter.

Replace your thoughts with “I am...” and apply the following:

1. Use the present tense
2. State it in the positive
3. Keep it brief
4. Make it specific

For example,
Replace the negative: I am really bad at public speaking. People will think I don’t know what I’m talking about. 😞

Positive Affirmation: I am a confident presenter. I leave a lasting impression on my audience. 😎

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Simon Sinek on the Art of Public Speaking - "Show up to give"

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Simple but powerful message. Well worth 3 minutes of your time this morning

Simon Sinek on the art of public speaking

Ted Talk: How to lead in a crisis by Amy Edmonson.

What do effective leaders do to establish trust, security and unity amongst their people or teams?

How to lead in a crisis Humility, transparency and urgency are the keys to successfully steering an organization -- big or small -- through the challenges that come your way. Leadership expert Amy C. Edmondson provides clear advice and examples to help any leader rise to the occasion.