Any idea what the most prevalent fear in the world is today? It's public speaking (known as glossophobia). In fact, more than 70 percent of human beings are afraid of it. Michael Foster is a highly talented speaker and communications expert that specialises in engaging groups of all sizes with the real reason public speaking has the human race stumped, and more importantly, how to overcome your fear and be better than you ever thought possible.
Everyone has heard the same old tired advice - be yourself, look at your audience, don't mumble etc. But have you ever heard of the iceberg technique? Do you know which wild life presenters are best for public speaking inspiration? And are you confident using verbal jujitsu to out manoeuvre a difficult Q&A session? These are just some of the secrets that Michael shares with audiences - whether running a workshop with a small group or providing an entertaining key note to large auditoriums.
Michael's background is as a communications expert, having spent more than 15 years working with large global organisations. He has a wealth of experience, from presenting corporate television programmes, speaking on behalf of charities, running Toastmaster clubs, narrating videos, ghost-writing speeches and presenting to live audiences of more than a thousand people. An accomplished author, in 2017 Michael published the book: Everything You Never Knew About Public Speaking, shedding light on the tips, tricks and techniques needed to captivate any audience.
Do you know why agenda slides should be banished? Or why a lectern is the least ideal of all public speaking set-ups? Michael is adept at skipping the clichés and really opening your audiences’ eyes on how to be a more effective speaker. Whether you are looking to help your colleagues overcome their speaking fears (and make meetings less boring), or simply looking for an interesting and engaging speaker for your next large event, get in touch.
