Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Speaker, Speaking Confidently Marianna Swallow Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Speaker, Speaking Confidently Marianna Swallow

2 ways to make public speaking + PRESENTATIONS easier in 2026

I love this time of year because I get to hear from and meet new people - people who want to become more confident, polished speakers. Two simple, free tips to engage your audience in ways that draw on what makes YOU comfortable!

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Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Speaker Marianna Swallow Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Speaker Marianna Swallow

How to keep your presentation or meeting on track

The first step in keeping your meetings on track and on time is to get clear on your purpose. This will allow you to stay on time, and keep the meeting focused.

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Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Speaker, Videos Marianna Swallow Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Speaker, Videos Marianna Swallow

[VIDEO] How to think on your feet (or “pivot”) better

Thinking on your feet - or, as my clients say, “pivoting”- is a muscle that needs to be developed and worked regularly to stay fit - and to always have that pivot skill ready to go. Here are 4 easy ways (and one challenge!) to build and keep up that think-on-your-feet skill.

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Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Speaker Marianna Swallow Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Speaker Marianna Swallow

5 best books for speaking with confidence

If you want to be a confident speaker, you’ll need to do some work. Speaking confidently comes from the inside - and you’ll need to draw out your badass qualities. These are the 5 books I recommend the most to help you speak and present with confidence!

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Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Speaker Marianna Swallow Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Speaker Marianna Swallow

How to introduce yourself - or someone else - before a speech. My 3 top tips

Long, boring introductions suck. Your audience wants to hear why you’re the expert - not your entire resumé. Here are the 3 best tips for introducing yourself-or someone else. Kick off your speech and get your audience engaged!

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Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Speaker, Speaking Confidently Marianna Swallow Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Speaker, Speaking Confidently Marianna Swallow

3 Easy ways to speak with confidence

I’m happy to report I’ve had great success in helping my clients speak confidently. Becoming a confident speaker is not an event - it’s a process, and it takes practice. You won’t become a rockstar speaker in an hour, but there are some things you can do to help boost your confidence at presentation time.

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