Speaking off-the-cuff in public, with little to no plan other than a point, a take, a topic... is surprisingly creative, fun and really good. It takes practice. #tweet100#publicspeaking
The fear of being seen as I am while public speaking, is really small compared to the joy I feel in being fully self expressed while speaking. #tweet100#publicspeaking
Humans want to connect, whether expressed through writing, conversation and speaking, art, music, sex or... whatever. Public speaking is a form of connection that is best expressed with vulnerability and emotion. #tweet100#publicspeaking
Is it the words that connect us? Or is it how we feel? I’ve experienced speeches where little was said but I still feel many months later. #tweet100#publicspeaking
Being in your feelings while speaking isn’t only about being very excited, shouting and rah rah. Every emotion can and should be expressed in order to connect. #tweet100#publicspeaking
I thought that if I was in a state of complete calm I would deliver the best speeches. That has not proven to be true. You can and should be feeling deeply while speaking. #tweet100#publicspeaking
Expert coaching nudges you past your limits so you get it in your gut… you earn deep conviction that you are a good speaker with practice and feedback. #tweet100
Having a way to practice public speaking, that is easily accessible and fun yet still has pressure, keeps me ready to allow being fully seen and vulnerable in front of any audience, of one or many. Online speaking games offer that. #tweet100#publicspeaking
It does take consistent practice to stay on top of my speaking game. Deliberate practice. Just like a pro sports athlete has to practice, so do I. #tweet100#publicspeaking
My experience with allowing myself to be fully seen while public speaking is that it continues to be one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Challenging, thrilling and so worthwhile of the effort. #tweet100#publicspeaking
I’ve seen that clients who are not clear on their why, can discover it along the path of our speech coaching. The clients who are clear, are almost pulled forward in their progress. It’s still a challenging path but easier and more fun! #tweet100#publicspeaking
Being clear about your intention, the why of your desire to become a better public speaker is a cornerstone of how far you will allow yourself to progress. Unclear intention will not surmount your fear of being judged. #tweet100#publicspeaking
I want to limit my pontification and grow to having real connection and conversation. I suspect that many others do as well. I’m always rolling things around in my mind, having a conversation with myself. Trotting that out in front of other people seems courageous... #tweet100
Is it dangerous to think out loud in public? Depends on what you value. If you value being real and fully you, then the risk of being fully seen is worthwhile. If you value your image, your persona, your armour in whatever form, then it’s way too risky! #tweet100#publicspeaking
The fear of being extrinsically judged and “found not good enough” is a powerful limit to our public speaking. And enjoyment of our life. #tweet100#publicspeaking