by Maria Wilhelmsson | Dec 20, 2021 | Communication, Executive presence, Public speaking
Do you sometimes tend to over-explain and take time to get to the point? When we are too verbose, there is the risk that others will tune out or avoid asking for our opinion. Being brief and concise shows that you are prepared, clear about your message, and that you... 
by Maria Wilhelmsson | Dec 15, 2021 | Communication, Executive presence, Public speaking
My handwriting isn’t always easy to decipher. When I write my own notes, I (mostly) manage to read them. If I write a thank-you note or a grocery shopping list for someone else, I know I need to make an effort to ensure they understand it. The same principle... 
by Maria Wilhelmsson | Nov 14, 2021 | Public speaking, Voice
Many of those who come to me for voice coaching want to learn to speak louder. Tired of having to repeat themselves or seeing people lean forward and frown every time they speak, they want to know how they can make themselves heard. It may sound like a trivial thing... 
by Maria Wilhelmsson | Oct 17, 2021 | confidence, Executive presence, Public speaking, Speaking anxiety
What makes you more nervous – presenting on video-conference or in-person? Speaking anxiety is a deeply human phenomenon, and most of us have our own version of it. VoxImpact has created 7 brief videos on the theme From Anxiety to Confidence, sharing... 
by Maria Wilhelmsson | Jun 26, 2021 | Executive presence, Influencing skills, Public speaking
Already the ancient Greeks knew it: there is nothing such as appealing to people’s emotion if you want to move them towards decision or action. Artistotle, in his principles of persuasion, stated that a strong rationale (logos) and personal credibility (ethos)... 
by Maria Wilhelmsson | May 1, 2021 | Executive presence, Influencing skills, Public speaking
Many of my coachees ask me how to handle Q&A sessions in presentations or meetings. While delivering a presentation can be daunting, at least you can prepare and be in control of your message and contents. When the Q&A session starts, the big black hole of the...