Have you ever been asked to give a presentation and had no idea where to start?  It’s easy to waste a lot of time and effort when creating a PowerPoint presentation.  Common mistakes include producing far too much content only … Read More

Networking is the fastest, cheapest and most effective way to grow most businesses, but what’s the point in giving up an evening to go to a networking event if you don’t come away with some new hot prospects and a … Read More

What will you be reading on your lunch break in 2019?  We’ve spent weeks sifting through hundreds of UK leadership and management blogs to help you shortcut your way to success in the new year. Check out the UK’s 50 Best Leadership and … Read More

One of the most frequent questions I get asked in my workshops is… “How do I stop my mind from going blank when I’m speaking in front of an audience?” This is one of the most common fears people have … Read More

By Carrie Swift, founder of LovePublicSpeaking The debates around gender equality in the workplace rage on, with issues like the gender pay gap and the #MeToo movement rightly taking centre stage. As a result, we’ve seen an explosion of discussions, … Read More

A snowflake is fragile, but perfectly formed. A bit like generation Y – they have been educated to a high standard, brought up by well-meaning but over-protective parents to believe they can achieve anything, but somehow then seem unable to … Read More

One of the reasons I set up Love Public Speaking was to help others overcome their fear of speaking in front of an audience – because back in the day, I used to struggle with it too.  One of the … Read More

Many people shy away from public speaking or speaking before their peers. They may be afraid of making mistakes, believe that everything has to go perfectly or are afraid of embarrassing themselves. Well not long ago this was me. To … Read More

Even after twenty years in business, I still find my palms starting to sweat before a big meeting. What I learnt early on in my entrepreneurial career is that public speaking is a critical skill for business leaders. It’s not … Read More

This blog first appeared on London Business Coaching‘s blog ranked 19th best business blog globally. The interview with Carrie was conducted by Margarida Bonito from London Business Coaching. You said you used to run a conference business but had a … Read More