When you are on a video conference call, attending virtual events, or connecting with people online.

It can be difficult to get your point across in the same way as you would be able to if you were meeting in person.

Looking into the camera or the screen on your computer.

Can make you feel detached from your audience, your listeners.

The people with whom you want to connect.

I wonder if you’ll agree it’s difficult to feel the same sense of connection over video conference calls.

That you would feel when you are seeing people in person.

When you think about all the confident communication skills you would use, when you’re meeting face to face.

Like eye contact, having an open posture and speaking clearly and confidently.

These can feel more challenging for you to do, when you don’t feel that same sense of connection.

As you can feel somewhat detached when you are sat at your computer.

Looking into the camera and at the faces you see on your computer screen.

Which means it can be more of a challenge to get your voice heard.

And see your message land and connect with those that you want it to.

That's why in today’s episode I share how to communicate with confidence online - using the camera.

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Allow me to introduce you to my guest Sean Smith.

Sean is a key a worker in private social care and is a keen marathon runner.

He works in a unique and challenging environment, and talks about the importance of effective communication in the workplace.

Sean also talks about his passion for marathon running and shares his advice for anyone thinking about running a marathon for the first time.

In today's episode I'm speaking with Sean Smith who talks about the importance of effective communication in the workplace.

The 5 Steps to Public Speaking Success online programme is available to buy now. Find out more by visiting: www.davidalanmurray.com/courses/5-steps-to-public-speaking-success/

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A client of mine was preparing to deliver a best man speech at their friend’s wedding.

And they asked me:

“What are my top tips on how to prepare for delivering a best man speech?”.

In today’s episode I answer this client question: “What are my top tips on how to prepare for delivering a best man speech?”

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Whether you’re presenting at work, having a conversation, recording an online video tutorial or sharing a story.

It’s not only what you say that’s important, but how you say it.

That’s why in this episode I share with you how to use your voice for greater impact when you communicate.

*  The first technique is ‘Connect with your listeners by getting your volume and pace just right’

*  The second technique is ‘How to use vocal variety so your words have greater impact’

The 5 Steps to Public Speaking Success online programme is available to buy now. Find out more by visiting: www.davidalanmurray.com/courses/5-steps-to-public-speaking-success/

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Public speaking can be scary.

Even the most experienced public speakers will tell you that they get nervous before giving a talk.

But if you're not careful, the nerves can take over and make you feel unprepared and even cause you to panic.

Which means you can rush through your talk and don’t feel you did a good enough job.

This can be even more of a problem if you are just starting out in your public speaking journey.

Because the feeling of anxiety could be so great that you avoid the opportunity to speak altogether.

Which obviously isn’t great, because you’ll never develop as a public speaker.

So what can you do about it?

I believe a technique called “Mindfulness” can help.

Because it’s an effective way of calming the mind, controlling the nerves, particularly if you’re feeling nervous about the upcoming public speaking opportunity.

In today’s episode I share a mindfulness technique to use when you feel overwhelmed before public speaking.

The 5 Steps to Public Speaking Success online programme is available to buy now.  Find out more by visiting: www.davidalanmurray.com/courses/5-steps-to-public-speaking-success/

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Welcome to my 5 steps to public speaking success programme series.

The 5 Steps to Public Speaking Success online programme is available to buy now.  Find out more by visiting: www.davidalanmurray.com/courses/5-steps-to-public-speaking-success/

Public speaking skills will:

◦ Help you stand out and make you more visible in your organisation.

◦ Make you deliver a message with greater clarity, confidence and impact.

◦ Help you connect with people through what you say and how you say it.

And much more...

But it's not easy knowing where to begin.

So what can happen is you end up putting off taking action today, to realising your potential as a confident public speaker.

That’s why I wanted to show you my 5 tried and tested steps to public speaking success programme.

And help you take steps towards YOUR Public Speaking Success today.

During this programme series, I will show you my 5 tried and tested steps including;

◦ Applying techniques for coping with nerves.

◦ Recognising confident body language.

◦ Illustrating ways to engage your audience and build connection.

And more...

Are you ready to takes steps towards your public speaking success?

In today's episode I’m going to show you Step 5 of 5 Steps to Public Speaking Success. And it’s called… “Confident Body Language and Connecting with your audience".

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A client of mine was preparing for a job interview and asked me this question.

“What would be my top tip to give them the best chance of success at the job interview?”

I actually had three tops tips that I could share with them.

In today’s episode I answer this client question: “What are my top tips for the best chance of success at a job interview?”.

The 5 Steps to Public Speaking Success online programme is available to buy now.  Find out more by visiting: www.davidalanmurray.com/courses/5-steps-to-public-speaking-success/

If you would like to discover more tips and techniques to help you speak and communicate with confidence, you can subscribe to my newsletter and access my free confident communication top tips here: http://eepurl.com/gj6Sb9

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Imagine you're going to deliver a talk or presentation.

You’re part of an event where there’s others speakers who are taking to the stage.

And sharing their talk, their presentation before you get to share yours.

So you’re not going to speak first, you're somewhere in the middle or at the end of the event.

As you wait for your opportunity to take to the stage, what are you doing?

Are you in your head, rehearsing what to say?

Wondering if your words will connect with your audience?

Or, if you want to guarantee you WILL connect with your audience, from your opening line, to your closing statement.

I wonder if I can invite you to try this instead...

In today’s episode I share a public speaking skill to help you connect with your audience.

The 5 Steps to Public Speaking Success online programme is available to buy now.  Find out more by visiting: www.davidalanmurray.com/courses/5-steps-to-public-speaking-success/

If you would like to discover more tips and techniques to help you speak and communicate with confidence, you can subscribe to my newsletter and access my free confident communication top tips here: http://eepurl.com/gj6Sb9

If you like this public speaking and confident communication coaching podcast, please subscribe and add a 5 star review on your favourite podcast app.

You can find out more about my one to one coaching, workshops, events and get in touch, by visiting me here at www.davidalanmurray.com

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Welcome to my 5 steps to public speaking success programme series.

The 5 Steps to Public Speaking Success online programme is available to buy now.  Find out more by visiting: www.davidalanmurray.com/courses/5-steps-to-public-speaking-success/

Public speaking skills will:

◦ Help you stand out and make you more visible in your organisation.

◦ Make you deliver a message with greater clarity, confidence and impact.

◦ Help you connect with people through what you say and how you say it.

And much more...

But it's not easy knowing where to begin.

So what can happen is you end up putting off taking action today, to realising your potential as a confident public speaker.

That’s why I wanted to show you my 5 tried and tested steps to public speaking success programme.

And help you take steps towards YOUR Public Speaking Success today.

During this programme series, I will show you my 5 tried and tested steps including;

◦ Applying techniques for coping with nerves.

◦ Recognising confident body language.

◦ Illustrating ways to engage your audience and build connection.

And more...

Are you ready to takes steps towards your public speaking success?

In today's episode I’m going to show you Step 4 of 5 Steps to Public Speaking Success. And it’s called… “Self Belief and Coping with Nerves”.

If you would like to discover more tips and techniques to help you speak and communicate with confidence, you can subscribe to my newsletter and access my free confident communication top tips here: http://eepurl.com/gj6Sb9

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“When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.”

It was none other than The Dalai Lama who shared this brilliant piece of wisdom.

Think about that for a moment.

If you’re always doing the talking, you’re never hearing a different perspective on things.

Think about conversations you’ve had with friends or colleagues at work.

Are you the one who always doing the talking?

How often are you fully listening to what people are saying?

The ability to listen and fully listen, is an important communication skill.

In today's episode I'm speaking with a breast cancer surgeon who talks about developing listening skills to be a more effective communicator.

The 5 Steps to Public Speaking Success online programme is available to buy now.  Find out more by visiting: www.davidalanmurray.com/courses/5-steps-to-public-speaking-success/

If you would like to discover more tips and techniques to help you speak and communicate with confidence, you can subscribe to my newsletter and access my free confident communication top tips here: http://eepurl.com/gj6Sb9

If you like this public speaking and confident communication coaching podcast, please subscribe and add a 5 star review on your favourite podcast app.

You can find out more about my one to one coaching, workshops, events and get in touch, by visiting me here at www.davidalanmurray.com

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