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Apr 2023
17m 52s

Episode 208: EwK208 - Focus on your mess...

KIRSTY MAJOR
About this episode

Today I'm starting with the idea that we should try and focus on our message, rather than on how we feel about delivering it.

"I've got something useful to share that will help people", rather than "I don't want to speak in front of these people because I'm nervous!"

It doesn't mean we ignore how we feel, but it shifts the focus on to something more positive.

Following on from the idea of focusing on the message, there are 5 more things to think about:

Make it clear;
Make it complete/don't hold back useful information;
Make it relevant;
Make it yours;
Make it memorable - in a good way!

This is where you can find the show notes page:
https://www.englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode208

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