Most people feel something on the inside before they stand to speak in public. How can you prevent that fear from destroying your message?
Never-before released online, here is the full 10-minute video from our Corporate Ovations Group Study on “How to overcome the fear and anxiety of public speaking.”
This video aligns with Chapter One of our Corporate Ovations book.
Remember, perfection is a direction,
Russ
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Do you remember playing follow the leader as a child? As soon as the first leader was nominated or elected, how did the game begin? It started quite simply with the leader moving. Then everyone else would follow the leader. By definition leaders are not leaders unless they’re going somewhere. If you played follow the leader and the leader never moved, […]
Whether you’re giving a commencement speech at graduation or addressing the sales team at the annual sales conference, rehearsal will positively impact your audience and it creates opportunities to be spontaneous.
In this 6-Minute video you will learn:
I’m not sure why wardrobe allowed me to wear that jacket with those walls.
All the best,
Russ
p.s. If you would like to learn more, here are the resources:
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