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24.01.2022 TODAY'S PUBLIC SPEAKING TIP FROM KERRY - How to prepare for a high stakes presentation I recently competed in public speaking contests in Melbourne; representing South Australia. Knowing the importance and status of these events, I prepared myself to perform at my best and it paid off as I won first place in one of the contests. ... Today, I share with you some tips on how to prepare yourself the next time you have to give a presentation that matters to you. STEP 1: Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse - the words, the body language and the staging. The more familiar you are with how all of these elements hang together, the more you can be 'present' on the day and concentrate your efforts on enjoying the moment. STEP 2: Seek feedback from those you trust. Seeking feedback and suggestions for improvement can take your presentation to the next level and give you more confidence in its quality. STEP 3: Visualise success rather than getting caught up in the fear of what may go wrong. STEP 4: Practice power poses so that you look and feel more confident. STEP' 5: Plan strategies for engaging with your audience from the beginning of your presentation. If you are interested in learning more tips, book your ticket to 'The Essential Public Speaker's Toolkit' workshop being held next Saturday 6 July at the Education Development Centre, Hindmarsh. Click on the events tab on my facebook page to get your tickets. Hope to see you there.
23.01.2022 Online meetings are here to stay but are you still getting used to them? You're not alone. The coronavirus pandemic has been a challenge for all of us and one of the biggest business challenges is how to manage your communications with clients and colleagues. This can be difficult if you lack the confidence and skills to communicate effectively. Every day I work with clients to help them discover new ways to make their online communications more powerful and persuasive.... Read my latest blog post to learn 3 simple ways to influence your audience when hosting online meetings: https://bit.ly/338TWwE #onlinemeetings #workingfromhome #youdeservetobeheard #publicspeakingcoach #completecommunicationcoach
22.01.2022 Are you missing out on career opportunities because you don't perform confidently in job interviews? You are not alone. One of the main reasons that many people do not succeed in job interviews is that they don't feel confident under pressure or without preparation. Despite the many unknown elements of a job interview, there is plenty of preparation you can do to give you a sense of control and confidence.... Read my latest blog post to learn 4 simple steps for preparing for your next job interview. https://rb.gy/sxlukp #jobinterviewtips #youdeservetobeheard #confidentcommunication #completecommunicationcoach #publicspeakingcoach
22.01.2022 Are you feeling nervous about your next online presentation or want to become a more engaging presenter? Presenting online is very different to presenting face to face. You have to work harder to keep your audience engaged, as its more difficult for your audience to concentrate when looking at a screen and they may have a myriad of unknown distractions affecting them. These handy tips can help you to deliver a more engaging online presentation and positively influence your ...audience: 1. Looking directly into the camera will give the impression you are making eye contact 2. Standing up when presenting will allow you to fully utilise your body language 3. Remember to smile it will assist you to develop trust and help you look more relaxed and confident These techniques came in handy last week when I was successful in winning an online presenting contest. Bring on the state finals in March. If you want to learn more about how I can help you deliver a more powerful online presentation contact me here: https://bit.ly/3eR56dT
21.01.2022 CHANGING YOUR POSTURE FOR 2 MINUTES CAN MAKE YOU FEEL MORE CONFIDENT & COMFORTABLE WHEN COMMUNICATING I had another rewarding day facilitating a workshop at headspace Mount Gambier. The workshop was on how to present with confidence and how to provide quality feedback. This photo shows participants practicing power posing, which psychologist Amy Cuddy suggests can make you feel more confident &comfortable if you hold it for 2 minutes. Staff and volunteers at headspace play an important role in the community sharing the services of this amazing organisation and therefore it is important that they feel confident in their ability to communicate and influence.
21.01.2022 Kerry's tips for teachers on how to engage students when teaching online As an Ex-teacher and now communication & public speaking coach, I can empathise with the challenges you are currently facing. So many teachers have asked me for tips on how to engage their students online. I hope this video helps. Please leave feedback about what you found most useful. If you want more information or some coaching, please contact me at www.completecommunicationcoach.com.au
20.01.2022 TRIBUTE TO HELEN REDDY I absolutely love this so had to share. To any women out there who thinks you don't have a voice, take some inspiration from Helen Reddy's 'I am Woman' - I remember reciting some of the words in a speech I gave in High School 'Yes I am wise, but it's wisdom more than pain. Yes I've paid the price but look how much I've gained. If I had to, I could do anything, I am strong, I am Invincible, I AM WOMAN!!! Remember, you deserve to be heard!!!
20.01.2022 Please help me with a survey Dear Facebook friends, if you have 5 minutes, can you please fill out this survey for me on networking? The link is below. It will inform a chapter of my book, which I hope to complete in the next couple of months. I am writing about how to address your fears and confidently communicate in a whole range of situations including networking. Thank you... Kerry THANK YOU THE RESPONSES FOR MY SURVEY HAVE NOW REACHED CAPACITY AND IT IS CLOSED
19.01.2022 TIPS FOR TEACHERS ON HOW TO ENGAGE STUDENTS WHEN TEACHING ONLINE A big shout out to the amazing teachers in our community during this very challenging time of change. I hope I am able to help in some small way by offering some strategies for how to engage your students when you teach online. if you think other teachers would benefit from this video, please feel free to share. I would love your conmments and reactions and thoughts about other tips you may need. If you need further support, ideas or feedback on how to engage online, please leave me a message on www.completecommunicationcoach.com.au
18.01.2022 So glad that you are finding your confidence and starting to feel more empowered Elodie. Love working with you.
18.01.2022 Working online opened up new opportunities for me and my clients in 2020 Many of my face-to-face workshops were postponed in 2020. Luckily I was able to adapt and deliver online for science students & academics from the University of Adelaide. The Co-chair of the Institute of Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) Scientific Network Committee commented that:... Kerry’s seminar’s really struck a chord with our members. As our working environments are changing and becoming more online it is important to learn new professional skills to keep pace. Kerry was very flexible The seminars were very popular and she provided immediate feedback. It was a pleasure working with Kerry. To find out how you can engage audiences online or communicate technical information to audiences beyond your field, contact me here: https://bit.ly/37668zp image courtesy of IPAS adelaide.edu.au/ipas #publicspeaking #science #universityofadelaide #IPAS #onlinelearning #communicatingtechnicalinformation #youdeservetobeheard #completecommunicationcoach
18.01.2022 Happy New Year from Kerry from Complete Communication Coach. Make 2020 the year of your voice. Help your team to shine. Let's make it happen together. #conqueryourfear #publicspeaking #communicatewithconfidence #selfesteem #conferencepresenter #jobinterview #presentation #stagefright #communication #youdeservetobeheard #haveyourvoice #confidence
18.01.2022 Mt Gambier Headspace - I'm on my way! First time in an airport for a very long time. I am grateful to be able to travel again so I can deliver regional SA workshops. Today's focus is on pitching ideas and engaging audiences wirh confidence. #headspace #headspacemountgambier #fearofpublicspeaking #YouDeserveToBeHeard #confidentcommunication #completecommunicationcoach
18.01.2022 Hearing client’s success stories is one of my favourite parts of my work. Claire received some coaching ahead of delivering a presentation at a national conference. She was so pleased to report her presentation delivered a wow factor with my audience. "Kerry coached me in the lead up to my conference presentation. It was a great relief to put myself in her hands. ... She coached me on managing my fears and offered tips on body language, voice quality and connecting with the audience." To find out how you can become a confident, credible and compelling speaker contact me here: https://bit.ly/37668zp
17.01.2022 Kerry Pienaar Helps More Women Realise That THey Deserve to be Heard Quotations from year 9 and 12 girls from Wilderness school after a workshop we did last week: I feel empowered to have a voice and to communicate confidently as an individual and as a school leader. Kerry was amazing as an instructor. She explains herself well and is very supportive.... Kerry is an amazing and confident public speaker. She has helped me overcome my fear of public speaking. through providing me with strategies and ideas to help throughout my journey I loved having Kerry talk to me. It really inspired me to continue practicing my public speaking skills. I have learnt many tips and strategies to improve and will definitely take this away and use in my future. This workshop was 10 out of 10. I have learnt new skills and expanded on previous ones. It was easy to follow and engaging. I enjoyed it very much. It was so beneficial. #fearofpublicspeaking #empoweringwomen #findingyourvoice #girlsschools #pitchingyourideas #confidentcommunication #internationalwomensday
17.01.2022 Today as South Australians settle into Day 1 of a six-day lockdown, following an outbreak of COVID-19, I am thinking of those frontline workers who continue to serve us with dedication and passion. Whether it’s the healthcare professionals, the police or those working in supermarkets to keep us supplied with food (and toilet paper), I say thank you. It’s strange times and I know I’m feeling a little unsure of what’s to come, but I also know we live in a great state and ...we have committed essential workers taking care of the most vulnerable amongst us. We’ve got this South Australia. #southaustralia #covidleadership
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16.01.2022 I hear many people tell me that they avoid networking events because they don't think others would want to hear what they have to say, they feel nervous approaching strangers and don't know how to start conversations. This week is the SA Woman Summit and Awards Dinner which I am attending as a new member. I wrote this blog 'Seven easy tips to feel empowered when networking' to support my fellow members of SA Woman so that everybody has a chance to shine at these events.
14.01.2022 Is 2021 the year to end your public speaking fear? The National Social Anxiety Centre reports that public speaking anxiety, or glossophobia, affects about 73% of the population. The underlying fear is judgment or negative evaluation by others. My clients often tell me that they wish they had sought help long ago, but they kept putting it off because it was a natural reaction to avoid their fear. What they didn’t know was that avoiding your fear actually feeds the fear.... Read my latest blog post to learn more about what causes this fear and learn how to regain your power and find your voice. https://rb.gy/nzowhc #completecommunicationcoach #YouDeserveToBeHeard #fearofpublicspeaking #confidentcommunication
14.01.2022 Working from home? Enjoy Kerry Pienaar's tips on how to confidently communicate remotely
13.01.2022 Clare High School SRC pitch their ideas with passion I was delighted to return to Clare High School last week to coach student leaders on how to confidently engage audiences to listen & act upon their ideas for change. They really impressed me and it was lots of fun. Learning about audience engagement was great but then getting to put it into practice made it all the more real, useful and fun! I now feel excited to speak at assemblies and project my ideas. Got so much out of... this session and would definitely recommend. Taking this workshop has changed my public speaking performance. I feel confident in what I’m talking about and I honestly feel like this workshop should be offered to everyone because its so beneficial’ #creatingapitch #engagingaudiences #youdeservetobeheard #SRC #publicspeaking #makingadifference #communicatingconfidently
13.01.2022 Thanks to Complete Communication Coach, one of our Youth Reference Group members at headspace Mt Gambier succeeded in presenting his first public speech. Three ...months after his training he prepped himself with positve self talk and a power pose before speaking in front of his peers and friends at an end of year celebrations. Thanks to Kerry from CCC, once again for your youht friendly approach and passion in the work you do. See more
10.01.2022 SATURDAY’S WORKSHOP WAS A HUGE SUCCESS The "Essential Public Speaker's Toolkit" provided tools and strategies for feeling more confident and comfortable when communicating in a variety of situations. To conquer your fears it is important to be prepared to put yourself out of your comfort zone. This is exactly what our inspiring participants did by volunteering to speak on camera so they could recommend the workshop to others. Take a look at the video below for a snapshot of what attendees thought. Keep an eye out for upcoming workshops.
10.01.2022 The Covid19 pandemic means that suddenly many of us need to communicate on camera but without any training on how to do it effectively. I hope my tips help you to feel more confident. Building relationships online is really important for business and personal connections.
09.01.2022 TODAY'S PUBLIC SPEAKING TIP FROM KERRY: Say ‘yes’ to opportunities for putting yourself out of your comfort zone. I was recently asked at very short notice to appear on a radio station to talk about the benefits of evaluations in Toastmasters and my recent win at an Australian contest. I have never been on radio and didn’t know what to expect, but I am passionate about the topic, so I decided to challenge myself and say ‘Yes’ to the opportunity.... It was a huge amount of fun. It made me realise that my coaching business and Toastmaster experiences have allowed me to develop my impromptu speaking and presentation skills considerably through regular exposure to new situations. The more you say yes to opportunities for public speaking, the more you will develop confidence and feel comfortable when communicating.
09.01.2022 I cannot recommend Kerry enough. She has been helping me dramatically increase my confidence and find my voice. As an introvert, I've found her to be a very eas...y person to talk to and a very good and insightful listener. Always seeing the upside to my challenges and proposing clever strategies to build upon my strengths. It’s been really great to have regular sessions so that we can practice together, check up regularly on progress (and thanks to her I’m happy to say I’ve made some!), evaluate what strategies have worked or not and keep me on an upward trajectory. See more
06.01.2022 3 TIPS ON HOW TO NAIL IMPROMPTU SPEAKING I was reminded at Thursday night's impromptu speaking contest of some important strategies for communicating on your feet. 1. No need to answer immediately. Pause to think about your answer. 2. Move around the stage with purpose to keep your mind and body agile; a strategy for controlling nerves. 3. Stand and walk with a strong upright posture to look and feel confident.... #publicspeaking #communication #publicspeakingcoaching #leadershipdevelopment #engagingaudiences #mindset #impromptuspeaking #communicateconfidently #conquernerves #fearofpublicspeaking #QandA #offthecuff See more
05.01.2022 Kerry Pienaar helps young women to have their voices heard Recently I was very privileged to provide a workshop at Parliament House for a group of 14-24 year old SA women participating in 'Girls Takeover Parliament' - an initiative whereby young women are mentored by politicians to empower them to share their opinions, take on leadership roles and to inspire more women to enter politics. 2019 is the first year that the #GirlsTakeoverParliament program run by #JasiriAustralia... has been taken to other states; and SA is the first state to participate out of Canberra. I taught them how to make an effective first impression and how to pitch themselves, their beliefs and goals with passion and confidence. It was fun and rewarding to play a part in this program. #publicspeaking #conqueringyourfears #feelingempowered #confidentcommunication See more
04.01.2022 My first #SAWomanSummit. It is wonderful making new face to face connections and learning from other women in business. #confidentcommunication #publicspeakingcoaching #youdeservetobeheard #womeninbusiness
03.01.2022 Kerry is fantastic! I couldn't recommend her highly enough! She understood and appreciated all of my concerns in relation to public speaking and taught me amazi...ng skills to overcome these. She is supportive, encouraging and engaging and created a really safe environment to learn. Thank you Kerry - I couldn't have asked for anyone better to prepare me for my talk. See more
02.01.2022 HAVE YOU EVER FELT THAT YOUR VOICE IS NOT HEARD? Today’s public speaking tip from Kerry influence through stories! Have you ever been in a meeting where your colleagues don’t seem to value your ideas? Have you ever had to pitch a product but your client doesn’t seem engaged? ... Have you ever avoided giving your opinion because you don’t feel listened to? Have you ever feared being ridiculed for sharing your ideas and opinions? Many people share similar frustrations and fears. It may be comforting to know that you are not alone, but even more comforting to know that you can learn to influence others to engage with you and to truly hear your voice through stories. WHY? -People can relate to stories -Stories evoke an emotional response, which influence people to listen and to act -Stories are memorable -Stories show your vulnerability and influence your audience to be vulnerable right back at you -Stories help audiences to understand your message -Stories are much more fun and interesting for audiences than facts and figures. TELLING A STORY THAT IS RELEVANT TO YOUR MESSAGE IS A FUN AND CREATIVE WAY TO COMMUNICATE !!!
