by Jaimie Abbott

Become a networking superstar

ONE thing I love to do is attend networking events – from weekly business breakfasts, to industry lunches and corporate dinners with amazing guest speakers, there really is something for everyone. I find them important and super useful to help...

by Jaimie Abbott

We live in a world where technology is becoming more and more advanced and we are now so dependent upon it in the business arena.

But one thing remained unchanged – the value of face to face networking and establishing contacts. In my humble opinion, networking is the first...

by Jaimie Abbott

We all know public speaking can be nerve-wracking at times. You might feel your anxiety rise—butterflies in the stomach, you’re afraid you might sound like a fool in front of your audience. Well, here are some mighty tips that will help you to tear apart those...

by Jaimie Abbott

Public speaking requires good communication skills and the ability to connect with people. More importantly, you need to keep the audience’s attention so you can effectively deliver your message. You need to keep your audience interested in what you have to say. Using...

by Jaimie Abbott

Blogging is the perfect way to get your message out to the public and promote business or perhaps an event you have coming up. Rather than waiting for someone else to discover or talk about your ideas, talents or services, you can bring the message directly to them.

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by Jaimie Abbott

Structure your speech with key messages

There are so many things to think about when public speaking – the audience, the occasion and not to mention the materials you’re going to use!

Another important aspect is deciding which key messages to use and how to structure...

by Jaimie Abbott

Being the MC (Master of Ceremonies) of an event can be daunting. While some are born to be the proverbial life of the party, others will need adequate preparation first. If you fit in the latter category, don’t fret! Below are some tips you can incorporate to make sure...

by Jaimie Abbott

Right statistics can be very helpful when used whilst public speaking. Here are some quick tips on how to use them effectively to ensure you deliver a powerful presentation.

Pick the right statistics

If you do your research, you’ll find there is a lot of statistical data...

by Jaimie Abbott

If you’ve done lots of public speaking then chances are you have had some blank out moments once or twice. I know how that feels, believe me. You’re hitting your stride but then your mind suddenly blanks out on you. Every second you stay quiet feels like an eternity...

by Jaimie Abbott

The art of public speaking is one that requires a lot of confidence and expertise on the part of the speaker. It is estimated that 75% of adults in the world today suffer from a fear of speaking in front of an audience.

Even professional public speakers experience this fear...

by Jaimie Abbott

Zoom video etiquette? Is it rude to disable your video in a zoom meeting? Yes and here is why.

The year 2021 has been a revolutionary year. This is because thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, the year has witnessed quite significant changes in the operations of almost every human...

by Jaimie Abbott

Speaking in public isn’t easy, especially when you’re looking to captivate your audience from the start. When giving a presentation, it’s important to know how to drive the interest of your audience from the minute you open your mouth, so they will get your...