Public Speaking with David Murray
Latest Episodes
Let’s speak! with Adam Wells: from fear to love of public speaking – 012
Let me introduce you to this week's guest Adam Wells. Adam is an experienced public speaker and he shares his story of how he took his fear of public speaking and turned it into a passion, where he now speaks regularly to large audiences.
The secret to connecting is to ‘Open your speech with a Question’ – 011
When you are public speaking you don't have long to gain a connection with your audience. The opening of your speech has to engage them in a way that connects with their own personal experience. If you do this,
A ‘Mindfulness’ exercise to help prepare you to give a great speech – 010
Public speaking can be scary. Even the most experienced of speakers will tell you that they get nervous before a speech. If we are not careful our nerves can take over and make us feel unprepared and cause us to panic when we are about to speak.
How a ‘KISS’ can simply ensure you are understood – 009
You've done your research. You have practiced your speech. But how can you be sure your message is understood? In this episode you will hear a technique called 'KISS' (no, not that kind of kiss!). This type of KISS is the best way to guarantee your me...
What you can do if you forget what to say next – 008
Well, we have all been there, have you? Giving a speech and you 'Forget Your Words'. I know it can happen, so in this episode you will learn how to cope with this by avoiding looking at the floor or ceiling. This is because when you do you,
How you can remove your “erms” and “ums” when public speaking – 007
Have you ever noticed how speakers can sometimes use 'Filler Words' like "ers" and "ums"? Or perhaps you have used them yourself when delivering a speech or presentation? They are likely to appear whilst speaking when we are thinking of what to say n...
How having an ‘Open Posture’ can make you look and feel confident – 006
In this episode you will learn how having an 'Open Posture' can make you look and feel confident when you are public speaking. By simply having your hands out to your front and side, will give you the appearance of someone who believes in what they are...
How to use ‘Visualisation’ for confident Public Speaking – 005
In this episode you will learn a technique called 'Visualisation' which can help you feel confident when public speaking. I will guide you through the exercise and invite you to visualise your next speech or presentation and how using this focus can m...
How to ‘Calm the Nerves’ when Public Speaking – 004
In this episode you will learn a public speaking technique which can help to 'Calm the Nerves' and get ready for your next speech or presentation. I guide you through an exercise where you focus on breathing and count your breaths.
How to use a ‘Call to Action’ to prompt a response to your speech – 003
In this episode you will learn a public speaking technique called a 'Call to Action'. A call to action can be added at the end of your speech and is a way of inviting your audience to take action as a consequence of the message you have delivered.