Now more than ever before, public speaking is a vital part of how we do business. We may be moving into an an increasingly more flexible and remote global working structure, but this has only resulted in a growing need for people to learn how to present themselves across different mediums and environments. This is where public speaking expert Ges Ray steps in.
Following his early days as a bank manager, Ges Ray has channelled his experience in nurturing corporate and competition-based presentation skills into his own business, Speaking in Public. His company works to train professionals and senior executives in all aspects of public speaking, from large conferences to private sales meetings.
When it comes to calming your nerves and injecting personality into your speech, Ges has tried and tested techniques that have been proven to work.
In his video, he runs us through his five top tips for powerful public speaking. These include breathing exercises and instructions on how to stand and make eye contact.