Feeling nervous when speaking can make an introduction, meeting or presentation harder than it needs to be. In this Cofi recording, Kathy Rice-Oxley of Voice Confident discusses speaking under pressure and practical ways to approach communication with more confidence.
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Watch with a real speaking situation in mind
The video description identifies calm communication, managing nerves and breathing techniques as topics in Kathy’s session. Choose a situation you would like to improve before watching: a short business introduction, a customer conversation or a presentation. Note an idea you want to understand better and practise your introduction in a manageable setting. This article introduces the session rather than reproducing Kathy’s instructions or promising a particular result. Confidence can develop through preparation and experience, and different people find different approaches useful. Ask for feedback about whether your message is clear, not only whether you sound confident. You can explore Kathy’s work at Voice Confident and bring your networking questions to Cofi.
Three actions to try
- Choose one speaking situation you want to practise.
- Watch the recording and note a technique to explore.
- Prepare a short message and ask whether it is clear.
Questions and answers
Who is the guest speaker?
Kathy Rice-Oxley of Voice Confident. Her website, programme and breathing resources are linked in the recording’s description. Cofi is hosted by Rob Steadman.
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