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    18 Mar by Speak For Success International

    đź’ˇCraft a Strong Opening: Captivate Your Audience from the Start đź’ˇ

    The first few seconds of your presentation are the most important—they set the tone and grab your audience’s attention. đź—ŁA strong opening isn’t just about getting started; it’s about creating an impact that keeps your audience hooked from the very beginning. In this video, I talk about the power of a well-crafted opening. Whether it’s […]

    15 Mar by Speak For Success International

    10 Terrible Turn Offs in Public Speaking

    Avoid these common mistakes to deliver a powerful presentation to your target audience. Over the years I’ve seen a lot of presentations, some of them great, others not so great. To help you steer clear of common mistakes people make all the time, here are the top 10 turn offs that can derail your speech. […]

    25 Apr by Speak For Success International

    Top Accreditation for Tipperary Man’s Company

    Top Accreditation For Tipperary Man’s Company A Tipperary Man who set up a business 13 years ago teaching Individuals and Company Representatives on how to improve their Presentation Skills has been awarded a Top Class Accreditation in recognition of his work.  Sean Dwan is Managing Director of SPEAK FOR SUCCESS INTERNATIONAL, a company that aims […]

    4 Mar by Speak For Success International

    Presentations & Public Speaking

    Presentations & Public Speaking Skills We talk a lot about marketing tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and others.  They all serve a purpose by way of, promoting your business. These tools have been very relevant during the Covid 19 pandemic and will be in the future. However, I am convinced that “Your Voice” is […]

    17 Jan by Speak For Success International

    Overcome Fear of Public Speaking

    When you are asked to deliver a Presentation or to Speak in Public, a lot of people become anxious. This BLOG will help you overcome the fear! You often hear – “You must Prepare” – I say: “PREPARE! PREPARE! PREPARE!” In order to prepare properly, a terrific method is to do a “MIND MAP”. Usually […]

    27 Jul by Speak For Success International

    Tips To Improve Online Communication

    Face to Face Meetings are always the BEST communication method.  Why? You can judge body language, eye contact and emotional feedback. Now that we are dealing with the COVID 19 Virus, online communication is essential to keep in contact with our colleagues and friends. Online Communication by way of ZOOM and other platforms, can be […]

    30 Apr by Speak For Success International

    The Importance of Nonverbal Communication

    When delivering presentations or speaking in public at meetings, events, conferences or any social gatherings, it is important to never underestimate the power of nonverbal communication and positive body language.When I first meet clients, I will always tell them 3 simple figures to remember when they are thinking about public speaking. I am by no […]

    21 Feb by Speak For Success International

    7 Steps to Preparing Powerful Presentations

    This post outlines 7 STEPS to PREPARING Powerful Presentations ,Speaking at Events and Conferences 1. Create a Mind Map See my post on “Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking” for tips on how to prepare a Mind Map. 2. Audience Analysis When you are delivering any presentation it is imperative to know your audience. Find out as much as […]

    12 Nov by Speak For Success International

    Overcoming Work Presentation Anxiety

    The majority of people who contact me – tell me that they are very anxious, nervous and as a result, opt out of delivering Presentations in their workplace.  What a pity that is ! I tell them this is normal.  There are a number of ways to reduce this fear.  One important method of reducing […]