Do you get nervous at the thought of public speaking? If you do you are in good company. A study by the National Institute of Mental Health indicated that over 40 % of people have a fear of public speaking.

The good news is that no matter who you are, there are some scientifically proven, simple things you can do to improve your skills and become confident in public speaking. So here are ten top tips to help you improve your public speaking skills, develop your communication skills and bolster your confidence.

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Assumptions are often necessary for critical thinking, but we need to avoid wrong assumptions if we want to make good decisions.

An assumption is something we accept to be true, even if we are lacking all the evidence. Assumptions are not necessarily bad. We often need to make assumptions in decision-making as we cannot have absolutely all the information we want or need when making a choice.

But we can get things wrong by applying assumptions in inappropriate circumstances, basing expectations on bad data, or making assumptions based on wrong thinking. So don't keep making these same mistakes, apply the principles explained here.

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Jim Collins, in his groundbreaking book Good to Great, introduced the notion of Level 5 Leadership as the zenith in a hierarchy of leadership capabilities. To truly understand the essence of the 5th Level, one must first navigate through the foundational levels of leadership as detailed by Collins.

This podcast explores each development level in turn and the leadership traits that a level five leader displays.

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John Maxwell’s Five Levels of Leadership

In his book, “The 5 Levels of Leadership,” Leadership expert John C Maxwell introduces us to a structured path that leaders can follow to enhance their abilities. Each level builds on the previous one, with skills layering onto each other.

This podcast explores the five stages of:
Level 1. Position
Level 2. Permission
Level 3. Production
Level 4. People Development
Level 5. Pinnacle

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Whether you are an established leader or an aspiring one, understanding your strengths and areas for improvement is essential for personal and professional growth.

Leadership self-analysis tools are invaluable resources to help individuals gain insights into their leadership styles, competencies, and readiness for advancement.

There are various types of leadership self-analysis tools available, each with its unique approach and focus. Because there are so many, here I have recommended some of my favourites that I have tested on myself and with other leaders.

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In his seminal Harvard Business Review article, “What Makes a Leader?” Goleman delves into the five qualities that set truly effective leaders apart from others.

At the heart of Goleman’s leadership philosophy lies the concept of emotional intelligence. This concept is not just an additional asset but a crucial foundation for leadership at every level.

This video introduces the five aspects of emotional intelligence along with skills that help you to improve in each area.

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Coaching is a proven tool for personal and professional growth, accelerating success in sports, life and business.

But what exactly is leadership coaching, why is it important, who does it benefit, and how do you choose a leadership coach?

This podcast explores the answers to those questions.

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Inquisitive leadership is a leadership approach for a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) world. It is an approach I developed from my experience as a Bomb Disposal Officer.

An inquisitive leader needs humility, curiosity, empathy and a desire to serve others if they are going to properly understand situations and people, and then collaborate to find the best solutions.