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In this episode, I’m joined by Simon Hall, creator of the award-winning Compelling Communication Skills course at the University of Cambridge and a former BBC journalist with 20 years’ experience across TV, radio and online news.
We talk about what confident communication really looks like, why preparation matters more than appearing effortless, and how simplicity, brevity, clarity and authenticity can transform the way you speak.
Simon also shares practical advice for public speaking, meetings, difficult conversations and using your voice with more impact, plus why confidence without substance will only get you so far.
Highlights:
(03:31) - When 250 people suddenly became 2,500, and Simon had two weeks to prepare
(05:23) - The secret behind looking effortless: a whole lot of effort
(09:06) - Why big words do not make you sound smarter
(19:22) - One message, keep it clear, keep it brief, then stop talking
(23:12) - The simplest voice trick for sounding calmer and more confident
(37:56) - Simon’s four foundations for compelling communication
Connect with Simon:
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/simon-hall-communications
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