Learn professional speaking techniques to communicate clearly, engage your audience and deliver presentations with confidence in meetings, pitches and events.
So, you’ve been asked to ‘say a few words’ at a conference or meeting. Are you making these mistakes?
As a professional speaker, I’ve attended, spoken at, and observed countless conferences and meetings. I’ve witnessed incredible speakers and some downright dreadful ones—even some so-called "professional" speakers! But here’s the thing: we’re not talking about professional speakers today.
If you have expertise, a unique perspective, or a point to share in virtually any field, there’s a good chance you’ll eventually be asked to ‘give a talk.’ Whether it’s to the eight-person accounts team on the third floor, a local charity group, or an international audience of thousands, you’re now the person at the front of the room.
STOP FOR A MOMENT
In my 25 years of experience, I’ve only ever seen one non-professional speaker have their audience eating out of their hands. Just one!
So, with respect, it’s unlikely you’ll give an outstanding performance. But here’s the kicker: you’ll probably never know that your talk hasn’t really landed...
Why?
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:
This course is here to help you break the mold, avoid the pitfalls, and deliver a talk that leaves an impression.The beauty of this course is its simplicity. Follow my advice, and you’ll not only survive your talk—you might even impress your audience and be asked to return next year.
PS: If they do ask you back, charge them this time!
Behavioral psychologist, international speaker & trainer
Andy Edwards is an inspiring and motivating international speaker and trainer who delivers memorable presentations and workshops on business relationships, understanding others, influence, attitude, and teams. Having studied marketing and lectured on the CIM Marketing Diploma, he further qualified in behavioural psychology, and has a National Diploma in coaching. Andy is qualified to deliver several psychometric instruments and has an excellent knowledge of other psychological and communication models including Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). His books include: Why Can't People Be More Like Me?! (using simple psychometrics to understand self and others); LEADERSH*T (what your followers REALLY think of your leadership and how to change their minds); and Beyond Mars and Venus (a look at personal relationships through behavioural psychology). He has spoken in 14 countries and has worked with many commercial household names including JP Morgan, Stannah, Co Op, De Vere, Barclays, Simply Health, Sony and British Gas (to name but a few). In the public sector, Andy has worked with The NHS, The British Embassy (UAE), The Highways Agency, The National Apprenticeship Service, Business Link, Primary Care Trusts, and many local authorities. A sought-after keynote speaker, MC, masterclass presenter, trainer and coach, Andy is regularly booked for national conferences, staff conventions, away-days and AGMs for talks which are motivational, engaging, thought-provoking and fun. Andy is married to Ali and they live in Dorset, on the south coast of the UK, with their daughter, Rosie. He also has two grown-up sons of whom he is immensely proud. When not working, catch him on the golf course or ruining his garden with the opposite of green fingers.
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