Beta blockers are a class of drugs for anxiety that block the action of adrenaline in the body. Therefore the physical symptoms of the stress response are reduced. I’m often asked if they should they used for public speaking fear? Firstly, beta blockers are not officially drugs for anxiety, but cardiac medications. However, by reducing some of the…
Messaging underpins success in all professional sport. In European football (soccer), Sir Matt Busby, who managed Manchester United to great success between 1945 and 1971, crafted many timeless messages. His quote, “If you’re good enough, you’re old enough” is still on the wall in the Manchester United player’s dressing room. You can borrow…
The leadership message is clear in this David Morrison’s speech. “The standard you walk past is the standard you accept. If that does not suit you then get out.” It’s recognised as one of the great speeches of recent years. In the midst of another sex scandal, around a “Jedi Council” internet sex ring, the leadership…
Here is the transcript of the David Morrison Speech – the highlight is his message: “The standard you walk past is the standard you accept”. This leadership speech is delivered by Chief of the Army, Lieutenant-General David Morrison. In the midst of a “Jedi Council” sex scandal, this was posted as a 3 minute video regarding unacceptable behaviour.[For the article…
“The Power of Messaging” Communicate your business message in the most memorable way by learning the tools of effective public speaking.By Skye Hoklas, CEO Magazine, September 2015. Public speaking is the process or act of performing a presentation or speech to a live audience in order to inform, influence, or entertain. For some, it strikes…
I’ve never been a smoker, but some family and friends have.Most have stopped (or want to). No ‘quit’ method seems to work for everyone, however, the most successful method stands out for an interesting reason. A Vivid Explanation Not only is ‘The EasyWay to stop smoking’ considered the most successful; in a world of gum,…
What is the value of speech structure? On June 12, 2005, Steve Jobs spoke to 23,000 people at the Stanford University stadium. He received a standing ovation, but what made this event famous is that millions of people watched the speech on YouTube. The speech was later published in full in Fortune magazine. You can…
Great leaders, like Steve Jobs, are associated with memorable leadership messages.This is no coincidence! Vivid messages help position people as great leaders. Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Anita Roddick, Steve Waugh, Richard Branson, Bill Clinton and Janine Allis are some good examples of this. This article focuses on Steve Jobs and his leadership messages. Steve Jobs was the CEO and Founder of both…
Messaging was Steve Jobs’ secret weapon in helping Apple products change the world. There is no doubt he transformed the world of music, computers and animation. In fact, he motivated people to work for him with the promise that they could actually change the world. But what is not recognised is how influential his unique approach to…
We can gain some insights from the work of F.M. Alexander. One hundred years ago Alexander developed a technique to use our bodies more effectively yet with less effort. Forcing a style can damage your health Alexander was an actor, but when he performed in front of an audience he would rapidly become hoarse. This…