An active skill needs active practice

A couple of Sundays ago we took our daughter to a school in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. The school is one of the most expensive in Sydney, and it has one of the best views of Sydney harbour you could wish for! Imagine playing handball with that backdrop! The occasion was not to check…

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Mirror, Mirror – How to practise a speech

“How can I practice my presentation?” is a question I frequently hear from clients wanting to perfect their pitch between coaching sessions. Usually its followed by “Should I practice in front of a mirror?”   There are many reasons why I don’t encourage clients to waste their time delivering a speech in front of a…

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