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 2024

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. One thing we often overlook is, how can we use what MAKES us COMFORTABLE to support our public speaking? Below are two tips I share with just about every client. Give these a try:

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

[AUDIO] How speaking with strength helps you get S**t done

I discussed the art of confident speaking with Misha Bleymaier-Farrish on the GSD* Factor podcast. We talked about how speaking with (or without) confidence can truly impact our personal and professional lives.

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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

3 simple ways to improve your presentations

Avoid boring presentations! Spicing up your talks or meetings with these quick, easy tips will get your audience engaged. So many workplace presentations is that they’re the same. And as a result - BORING. Here’s how to fix that.

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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

The top benefit of working with an executive Coach: Practice!

How did your favorite [whatever] get to be so fabulous at what they do? Practice.

Here’s the thing about performers: we don’t see them practice. We just expect them to be excellent. And what we see in public is the result of a lot of practice. So why don’t professionals in the work world get practice?

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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

4 back-to-school (speaking) tips for college & university students (from a college instructor)

My 4 top tips for college students - all related to speaking and talking. It’s that time of year again Yep. Back to school. Take my advice and do 4 simple things that will have a payoff throughout your college career. Enjoy. And do this stuff. It’ll make your college life easier

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