Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills Marianna Swallow Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills Marianna Swallow

5 Ways Stand-Up Comedy makes you a better presenter

I took a stand-up comedy class. I did it mostly because it was the one art form I had never tried. I also thought it would be scary as hell. (It was.) As I observed my own journey with its frustrations, successes, and joys, I noticed the lessons I learned were applicable to corporate or workplace presentations, and public speaking.

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Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills Marianna Swallow Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills Marianna Swallow

3 Reasons Why You Have Speaking Anxiety (And What to Do About It)

Wonder why you get nervous when you have to speak? Do presentations at work make your nerves kick into high gear? Being nervous is normal. A bit of anxiety or nerves (aka stage fright) before presenting is indeed normal, and even good. Here’s how to manage it.

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Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills Marianna Swallow Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills Marianna Swallow

I Get Nervous When I Speak (too): My Stand-Up Journey - Summer 2022

I approach each client and each job with empathy. But now, I can bring even more empathy. Starting this week, I’m taking a stand-up comedy class. And I’m going to chronicle the experience here each week with personal videos, sharing my journey.

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[VIDEO] - Manage stage fright & Engage your audience - Between 2 Speakers

Clients often ask how they can manage, or overcome their stage fright. Should they take medications for stage fright? I can’t address the last one (I’m not a doctor….), and the good news is, yes, stage fright, or anxiety when presenting, is manageable.

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