It’s often said that the fear of public speaking is second only to the fear of death itself.

If this is even close to true I find it incredibly sad - how many people are not speaking up, and not contributing their insights and knowledge to the world just because they’re scared something bad might happen?

In this special episode of Speaking with Confidence with Cat Matson I’m sharing a snippet of my recent Speaking with Impact workshop series. In this particular workshop (which was part 2 of 3), I explore what we’re really scared of when we feel we’re scared of speaking in public, and how to manage it.

Listen in to hear:

• What we REALLY fear when it comes to public speaking
• How we can manage our nerves
• The simple techniques for reframing that fear
• How, by prioritising on connection, you can minimise that feeling of fear
• Why your own personal stories can be your most powerful antidote to fear

If you’d like to watch workshops 1 & 3 of this series, simply register here and you’ll receive the replay link.

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If I had a dollar for every person who’s asked me ‘how do I memorise my presentations?’ …

In this episode of Speaking with Confidence with Cat Matson I’m talking about why memorising your presentation is a REALLY bad idea, and what you can do instead to deliver a powerful presentation.

Listen in to hear:

• Why you DON’T want to even try to memorise your presentation

• My top strategies for note-taking and using my slide decks for keeping me on track

• It’s more than acceptable to have notes (really, it is!)

• How memorising actually robs you of a key outcome of speaking, which is connecting with your audience

I mention my ‘Frame Your Thinking’ method ⁠in this episode⁠ - you can listen to ⁠episode 74⁠ to learn more.

Join me at my upcoming FREE and online Speaking with Impact workshop series, to discover how to land your message EVERY TIME, even if you ramble, go off on tangents or freeze when all eyes are on you. It’s starting on Tuesday 10 June - ⁠all the details are here⁠.

It’s really tempting to use shortcuts like AI or templates when crafting a presentation; but if you’re not careful they’ll trip you up more than they help.

In this episode of Speaking with Confidence I’m sharing the ‘colour-by-numbers’ mistake I see many people make when using a template, or AI, and how to overcome that.

Listen in to hear:

• The ‘secret’ to effective presentations

• Why your unique experience, and style, is your greatest asset when presenting (even if you’re quiet, nervous or humble)

• How templates and AI can not only rob you of your authenticity, but they can also trip you up and make you present worse than without them

• How you CAN use shortcuts like AI and templates effectively, without losing your unique voice or story

• Why it’s not about delivering ‘perfection’, it’s about taking your audience on a journey

Join me for my upcoming Speaking with Impact workshop series. Over 3 short, fun and highly interactive sessions, you’ll discover how to collect your thoughts and speak with authority, confidence, authenticity and impact, even if you ramble, lose your words or freeze when all eyes are on you! It starts Tuesday June 10 - register here.