Comments on: New research shows that speaking can enhance your career

By: 10 tips for overcoming the fear of speaking boldly

10 tips for overcoming the fear of speaking boldly — Tue, 17 May 2011 04:59:13 +0000

[...] to make sure that everything you say makes perfect sense and is supported by evidence? Me too. But research shows that people who speak up more are seen as leaders. Now that makes sense, but here’s the [...]

By: Olivia Mitchell

Olivia Mitchell — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:10:40 +0000

Thanks Kevin for that anecdote. I’m also one who by nature keeps quiet and only speaks up when I’m sure that I know what I’m talking about. But the research and your anecdote show that it’s useful to speak up even when we might be on shaky ground.
Olivia

By: Kevin Kane

Kevin Kane — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:54:56 +0000

I have a former boss who almost always dominated meeting conversations.

She frequently spoke up before anyone else could get a word in and she was hard to interrupt.

Everyone acknowledged her passion, but some of us felt she asked banal questions or made superfluous comments — as if she’d rather speak up with something as profound as, “I like toast” than to go through a meeting without saying something.

Her non-stop blathering irked me. But then 3 of 4 people from our department were laid off. Guess who survived?

Hint: It wasn’t me with all my precious thoughts in my head, never shared at the conference table.

By: Be inspired to speak by Susan Boyle | jefmenguin.com

Be inspired to speak by Susan Boyle | jefmenguin.com — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:08:25 +0000

[...] particular, lack of confidence holds us back from taking opportunities to speak in public. Speaking enhances your career. Let Susan Boyle inspire you to never again turn down a speaking [...]

By: Six Minutes

Six Minutes — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:37:52 +0000

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By: Olivia Mitchell

Olivia Mitchell — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:19:10 +0000

Thanks Ali for your comment. And thanks for pointing out that it’s that same perfectionist streak and fear of getting it wrong that can stop us from speaking up in digital spaces too – commenting on blogs, posting on forums, tweeting on twitter. Yes, it’s safer to be a lurker. The digital space is a good place to practice speaking up. If you’re reading this, and have never commented on a blog post before, try it now…Look forward to hearing from you. Olivia

By: Dahle Communication

Dahle Communication — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:10:32 +0000

How To Get Ahead In Your Career — Speak Well…

It should come to no surprise to anyone who in in the communication industry, but research has shown that if you are an effective communicator you have a better chance at moving ahead in life. Speaking About Presenting, a great blog that I have talked …

By: Ali Tehrani

Ali Tehrani — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:48:42 +0000

Honestly, I’m among those who prefered not to speak-up, based on the perfectionist ego of mine. However, I’m truly not perfect in anything…!
I love to present and I’m trying to develop my personal characteristics in order to become a succesful speaker and I loved this article so.

Thanx
(Probabely this could be considered as my first try on speaking up!)

By: Phemey Pon

Phemey Pon — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:17:47 +0000

Hi Olivia,

As usual, excellent post. The point “5. Use a formula to help you structure your thoughts” is brilliant.

By: David Portney, Public Speaking Training Expert

David Portney, Public Speaking Training Expert — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:10:27 +0000

As a formerly shy-guy scared to death of public speaking and having done literally thousands of presentations, fear of public speaking and stage fright seem like huge scary monsters, but it’s really so easily overcome that no one should let that hold them back from reaping the rewards of simply getting up and talking.

Studies like this prove that perception is reality, and if you get up and speak, you get what I call “the halo effect” – you are seen as an expert. For business people, this is pure gold because public speaking and seminars as lead generation and lead conversions tools can’t be beat by networking, advertising, cold calling, or any other methods.

Best,
David Portney