• Drinking before speaking?

    You need to drink before speaking in public. But beware …


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  • Eating before speaking?

    You need to eat before speaking in public. Even if you may not feel like it because your stomach’s churning…


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  • Ten tips for successful public speaking

    People can be more frightened of public speaking than of spiders and death. Don’t panic! Here come my ten tips for success …


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  • How do you feel about speaking in public?

    When people first arrive on my Confident Public Speaking Skills courses, I ask them to take some Post-Its and give their first honest answers to this question …


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  • How can I calm down before a presentation?

    ‘Box breathing’ tip for serenity and calm


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  • Um, er and the art of the pause

    How ums can damage your brand – and what to do about them


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  • ‘The Creak’ or Vocal Fry

    Tips and techniques for speaking with more gravitas and impact.


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‘You can be sure you’ll always speak with, meet with and work with me’
Philippa Hammond
Learning, Development and Performance Consultant, Trainer & Facilitator