Want to level up your public speaking game this year? Today's episode will equip you with practical strategies to open, close and keep your audience engaged and invested whether you're presenting in a boardroom or on a public stage. Joining Shell is return guest Ashley Fell who is a TEDx speaker, author and social researcher who delivers 50+ keynotes a year and has spent the past decade turning complex data into engaging, actionable stories. She shares:

👉🏼 why people are so afraid of public speaking

👉🏽 what makes someone a great public speaker

👉🏾 how to connect with the audience in your introduction

👉🏿 how to master your slides

👉🏻 bringing light and shade to your presentation

👉 self deprecation, sarcasm and using humour well

👉🏼 preparing for when tech goes wrong

👉🏽 leading the energy in the room

👉🏾 cutting down your content to what's valuable for the audience

👉🏿 how to not descend into self criticism and handling failure

👉🏻 pre-game preparation and practice

👉 how to open and close strongly

👉🏼 Ashley's practical tips for managing nerves

Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyfell1

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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