This is Chapter 18 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'. While out on a walking tour, you may stumble across some barriers to communication that are out of your control - but in this episode I share some solutions to get around these challenges.

My short online course about walking tour guiding, which the book is based on, is accessible HERE

And to find about in-person or Zoom walking tour guide training, please email: [email protected] 

I look forward to hearing from you.

This is Chapter 17 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'. The most important aspect of guiding is being heard. 

I know it sounds obvious, but many guides don't keep this front-of-mind when they are leading a walking tour.

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This is Chapter 16 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'. As a walking tour guide, your voice is your most valuable tool!  If you do not look after it, you will lose it and you may even need medical intervention.

I am thrilled to have had an order for 25 of my books this week, so they will be packaged up and sent off to Greece!  Hoorah!

If you would like to order the books in bulk, please email me on [email protected] and I will get those sent on to you.

If you want to order a smaller amount of books, you can visit Amazon in the UK or Amazon.com

This is Chapter 15 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'. In this chapter we focus on the use of your hands as a tour guide - make each movement count to ensure you are clear about what you want your guests to look at.

I also mention the brilliant Riana Avis, who does a lot of work helping people get rid of those money blocks!

Check out Riana's website!

This is Chapter 14 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'. Body language is vital to ensure the group all feel like you are connecting with them directly - such as making eye contact with everyone, if if just briefly.

Check out the book launch video and reviews so far on Dawn A Denton.

This is Chapter 13 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'.  You do not need to be funny to be a good guide, but some humour is great if you don't offend of embarress yourself or your guest. 

For more information about the Walking Tour Guiding book, visit the Dawn A Denton website.

This is Chapter 12 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'.  It takes a lot of confidence to involve your guests, but it really is a great way to increase the group's enjoyment of your walking tour...when they feel part of it.

If you would like your own copy of the 'Walking Tour Guiding' book, pop over to Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk or wherever you shop on Amazon.

This is Chapter 11 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'.  It is sooo normal to feel nervous, but if you can at least control the nerves, so that they don't control you, you will feel more confident in your guiding.

If you would like your own copy of the 'Walking Tour Guiding' book, pop over to Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk or wherever you shop on Amazon.

This is Chapter 10 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'.  It is normal to feel nervous and there are a range of reasons why a guide would feel nervous.  Some of these are much easier to control or hide than others.

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This is Chapter 9 of 'Walking Tour Guiding: The Ultimate Handbook'.  When we look and feel good, we are more confident as guides.

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And for more information about my book, the launch and future opportunities check out my Dawn A Denton website