by Rob Cottingham | Mar 28, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting
Think rehearsal and preparation kill your spontaneity? This episode could change your mind — by showing you how rehearsal actually frees you to make spontaneous choices in the moment. Tips, techniques… and an excuse to use coloured highlighters. What more could you ask from a podcast?
by Rob Cottingham | Feb 14, 2019 | LCWRC, Podcast, Speaking, Speechwriting
Confidence isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. If you want to truly connect with your audience, a little vulnerability in your speech can go a long way.
by Rob Cottingham | Nov 5, 2018 | How to..., Speaking, Speechwriting
One of the most powerful ways a speaker can connect with their audience is to show a little vulnerability. Letting your guard down can assure your audience that they’re seeing the real you. It may help them relate to you and your story, and it builds a bridge of... by Rob Cottingham | Oct 30, 2018 | Speaking, Speechwriting
So you delivered your speech with grace and style, even a little humour. Your body language was relaxed, the material was useful, and everyone stayed engaged. Heck, they even clapped at the end. And you were confident — super confident — and sure of everything. But... by Rob Cottingham | Apr 10, 2018 | Speaking, Speechwriting
Tony Robbins’ dismissive comments about the #MeToo movement should make everyone who speaks from the stage step back for a moment and think hard. (If you haven’t followed this story, there’s a pretty decent summary here. And if you haven’t seen the video from...