Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Speaker, Speaking Confidently, public speaking workshop, Storytelling Marianna Swallow Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Speaker, Speaking Confidently, public speaking workshop, Storytelling Marianna Swallow

8 of My favorite Icebreakers and why they work

I’m a huge fan of icebreakers. They get the audience talking or moving. They also help the group get to know each other a little bit. Now, I’ve heard from some people, “I hate icebreakers!” If that’s the case, it’s because you’ve only been shown the wrong ones - the icebreakers that are tiresome or not very well-thought out. I’m here to correct that!

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Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Speaker, Speaking Confidently Marianna Swallow Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Speaker, Speaking Confidently Marianna Swallow

2 ways to make public speaking + PRESENTATIONS easier in 2024

I love this time of year because I get to hear from and meet new people - people who want to become more confident, polished speakers. One thing we often overlook is, how can we use what MAKES us COMFORTABLE to support our public speaking? Below are two tips I share with just about every client. Give these a try:

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

3 Easy ways to speak with confidence

I’m happy to report I’ve had great success in helping my clients speak confidently. Becoming a confident speaker is a process, and it takes practice. You won’t become a rockstar speaker in an hour, but there are some things you can do to help boost your confidence at presentation time.

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Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Speaker, Audio, podcast Marianna Swallow Public Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Preparation, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, Speaker, Audio, podcast Marianna Swallow

[AUDIO] How speaking with strength helps you get S**t done

I discussed the art of confident speaking with Misha Bleymaier-Farrish on the GSD* Factor podcast. We talked about how speaking with (or without) confidence can truly impact our personal and professional lives.

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[VIDEO] How to pivot better, or think on your feet

Thinking on your feet - or, as my clients say, “pivoting”- is a muscle that needs to be developed and worked regularly to stay fit - and to always have that pivot skill ready to go. Here are 4 easy ways to build and keep up that think-on-your-feet skill.

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

5 best books for speaking with confidence

Becoming a confident speaker is a process, not an event. Speaking confidently comes from the inside. These are the 5 books I recommend the most to help you present and present with confidence.

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