Speaking spontaneously, on the spot and seemingly off-the-cuff, would have to be one of the holy grails of speaking confidence. The good news, for you, is that it's really not that hard. Really.
In this episode I share my top frameworks to help you pull your thoughts and ideas together in the shortest amount of time and present spontaneously with confidence, ... Show More
Aug 6
204 - How To Speak With Authority Without Sounding Demanding
If you overthink or second guess how you're going to express yourself in team meetings, this episode is for you.In our reluctance to NOT appear 'bossy' we sometimes overthink our messages, try to facilitate a discussion when really, our recommendation is appropriate and prioritis ... Show More
14m 58s
Jul 24
203 - The Lost Art of Casual Conversations (and the cost to our relationships)
I've become very present, recently, to how our work-from-home, online world, is reducing our casual conversations.And with that, we're losing the key human skills of building relationships through conversations.In this episode I'm 'working out loud' on this 'trend' ... Listen in ... Show More
24m 1s
Jun 30
202 - Why I Ramble, And How I Don't (when I don't want to)
It will probably suprise you to learn that, despite being a communication and speaking coach, my natural tendency is to ramble.In fact, it was my rambling, and my deep frustration that I wasn't making sense to my colleagues (despite my intelligence and experience) that inspired m ... Show More
26m 35s
May 2025
203. No Script, No Problem: Final Secrets to Speaking Under Pressure (Bonus)
Stay sharp, sound confident, and speak with impact — even when you're put on the spot.Communicating clearly is challenging enough when there’s time to prepare. But in most situations — whether in meetings, casual conversations, or high-stakes moments — we rarely have the luxury o ... Show More
14m 20s
Apr 2025
160. The FREE Framework: A Simple Formula to Overcome Nervousness When Speaking English
In this episode, Amnah introduces the FREE Framework: Focus, Reframe, Exhale, and Express to help you overcome nervousness when speaking English. Learn simple, practical steps to stay calm, speak clearly, and build confidence in any situation.You'll be reminded that perfection is ... Show More
12m 30s