Communications Insight For More Inspiring Leaders A Common Challenge

A Common Challenge

 17th Feb 2022
"I'm fine when speaking 1-to-1 or in small groups. But put me in front of a larger group and I get really nervous..." says my client.

A common challenge!

"Right now, how worried are you about what I think of you?" I ask.

"Not especially. But then this is a 1-to-1 conversation. Also, I want you to understand my situation. Hoping you can help..."

"So, while talking to me right now, you're focused on your business objective. Because that's more important than what I might think of you?"

"Well, I suppose so..."

"How many career hours have you spent in conversation or small group meetings, where your absolute focus has been on tackling business objectives?" I press.

"Thousands!"

"And how many hours in front of larger groups... where you've been similarly focused on business objectives, rather than worrying about what your audience might think of you?"

"Aha..."

Be kind to yourself.

Focus matters and practice helps.

Time to go to work.

Speak soon...

#work #publicspeaking #presentationskills #leadership #communication #personaldevelopment #confidence #career

 I first worked with Simon to create a personal impact programme that has been so successful that we are now running the event for a sixth time.

 

Kathryn Stubley | Event Executive, The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

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