Cobey Mandarino - Executive Coach & Communication Skills Coach

2022 was a year with many external challenges that may have caused your team some exhaustion. Refilling the oxygen tank of your team at the start of 2023 is, therefore, very necessary. Addressing each individual team member’s status will help you to understand how much oxygen they have in their tank. Key aspects such as managing team emotions, getting a balance between team productivity and team culture, creating support and motivation, generating a greater connection with each member, setting clear goals, and allowing open communication will lead your team to execute at their highest potential.

What You Need to Do to Get Your Team Ready for 2023 The new year promises a fresh start. Start preparing your team today in order to take advantage of it.

Train your mind to stay in the present moment and you will enhance your performance at work. By consistently focusing on the present moment, you leave behind the distractions of the mind and make room for clarity, creativity and emotional balance - key assets to achieve success on your professional objectives.

When it comes to your goals in life, there may be times when you get defeated because you feel like you’re not making the progress you thought you would.

That’s why it’s important to remember that progress is not linear. There are going to be ups and downs along your journey, but you should never let that discourage you from working toward your goals.

Having the ability to quickly think on your feet is an important skill to have in your public speaking toolbox. You instill confidence in what you are saying when you’re able to answer with a coherent well-thought-out reply.

So how do you do it? While it will take time and practice here are some tips that can help out:

✅Take a deep breath and relax
✅Avoid becoming defensive
✅Ask them to repeat the question if necessary
✅Pause and collect your thoughts
✅Stick to one answer
✅Don't ramble, be succinct
✅Prepare for potential questions ahead of time
✅Clearly deliver your answer, avoid filler words

Amazing quote by Nakeia Homer! Remember to give yourself a break and not be too hard on yourself!

Whether your career involves public speaking, you want to give an unforgettable toast at your friend's wedding, or you want to improve your overall communication skills, being able to communicate clearly and effectively is a life-changing skill to have.

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When setting goals, whether it’s for public speaking, health, fitness, or life in general. Do you have every single detail planned out, or is it more of a vague idea?

For example, if you want to improve your next team presentation, instead of just saying “I want to become a better public speaker.” Set one specific goal that you can focus on. This could be avoiding filler words or slowing down your speech. Whatever it is, once you’ve achieved that goal, take a moment to celebrate, and then set your next one. Step by step you’ll work towards achieving that monumental goal you didn’t think was possible.

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I’ve put together the best public speaking techniques I’ve developed throughout my 25+ year career as an award-winning actor, teacher, and public speaking coach.

I know what it’s like to feel the pressure of speaking to an audience. And fortunately, I also know how to overcome that pressure and turn it into confidence.

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Mark Twain said it best! If you want to succeed as a public speaker, you’re going to need to put in the time and effort it takes to make your speech sound authentic and engaging rather than robotic and canned.

How much time do you spend preparing?

When we’re nervous, we tend to rush through our speech as quickly as possible. While this gets us out of the spotlight quicker, it also makes us look nervous. By pausing we can appear more confident and comfortable in front of others. And if your speech is lengthy, it’s especially important because it provides a mental break for your audience to absorb your message.

So how do you master the pause? Here are some quick tips:
🔘Start your speech with a pause
🔘Pause to indicate you’re changing topics
🔘Use it to let an important point sink in
🔘Replace filler words with pauses
🔘Use it to calm yourself down
🔘Plan out your pauses beforehand, and spread throughout your presentation

Great quote by Paulo Coelho! There’s no time like the present. When setting your goals, it’s easy to get caught up in the planning phase or waiting for the “perfect moment” (which by the way doesn’t exist).

The best way to achieve your goals is to start now and make consistent progress one step at a time.