Successful Speaking with Perdita Andrews

Perdita Andrews is a Professional Speaking Coach, based in Paris, specialising in working with influential women and non-native speakers who struggle with communicating with confidence and ease. Guiding and championing her clients along the way, she has watched them: get their dream jobs through her interview preparationland new clients (even over Zoom!) captivate audiences on podcastsand conquer the arena speaking at international industry conferences through her public speaking sessionsPerdita gives her clients the tools they need to raise their visibility at work, earn higher salaries, captivate their audiences on a global scale and achieve their highest success through the spoken word.In this episode we talk about:Speaking with confidenceThe importance of speaking with authenticityHow to deal with stage frightIf it’s possible for someone afraid of speaking to get to the point where it’s something they enjoyKey TakeawaysGlossophobia is the fear of speaking and it’s one of the biggest phobiasThere isn’t a single person in their daily conversation who doesn’t use some kind of a filler word. That is our reality. So when you seen somebody in a context where they’re trying to present themselves as casual with zero crutch words it has the opposite effect.Authenticy trumps everything. Be as authentically you as you can.Looking foolish and not communicating what they want to communicate are the biggest concerns Perdita’s clients have about speakingWe all need a little bit of stage fright to remind us that we actually care about what we’re doingQuoteCommunication not perfectionMentioned in this Episode Think Fast, Talk Smart Podcast Get in Touch with Perdita AndrewsConnect with Perdita Andrews at www.perditaandrews.com and download a copy of her Core4 Principles for Successful Speaking.LinkedInInstagramGet in Touch with Victoria BennionTo learn more about working with us visit https://victoriabennion.com/