From Nervous to Confident: How Dr Ziveri Found His Voice Through Public Speaking Coaching

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From Nervous to Confident: How Dr Ziveri Found His Voice Through Public Speaking Coaching

Davide Ziveri, with a PhD in Social Psychology working in humanitarian health, had spent years learning—but struggled to speak up with confidence. Presenting in English and French (his third and fourth languages) , he often felt uneasy and dissatisfied with how he came across. That changed after taking a practical public speaking course with communication coach Melanie Hussell. In this inspiring story, discover how Davide improved his delivery, reduced nerves, and started presenting with real impact.

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From Power Systems to Powerful Presentations: How Matias Transformed His Public Speaking Skills

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From Power Systems to Powerful Presentations: How Matias Transformed His Public Speaking Skills

Matias Hoyal, a Power Systems Engineer, knew his work was critical to Europe's electricity supply—but presenting complex ideas persuasively was a challenge.

That changed with Melanie’s Premium Persuasive Presentations programme. Through expert coaching and AI-powered practice, Matias shifted his focus from himself to his audience, transforming his confidence and clarity. The result? More engaging presentations and incredible feedback from colleagues.

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How Yoodli Supports Better Public Speaking — and How I Use It in My Coaching

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How Yoodli Supports Better Public Speaking — and How I Use It in My Coaching

Public speaking can feel daunting—but with the right tools, it becomes a skill you can master. As a communication coach, I use Yoodli, an AI-powered public speaking trainer, to help clients practise smarter, build confidence, and strengthen their executive presence.

Clients get a full year of access to Yoodli, and in coaching sessions, we review live data to track real progress. It’s like having a personal communication mirror—no pressure, just growth.

"You can see your progress... it’s really motivating—you feel like you're really practising."
– Matias Hoyal, Coreso

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The Power of Persuasive Presentations in Social Care: Tanja Sheikhi’s Journey with Essentials

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The Power of Persuasive Presentations in Social Care: Tanja Sheikhi’s Journey with Essentials

Social care professionals must communicate with clarity and impact to drive real change. Tanja Sheikhi, former Senior Membership and Operations Officer at ESN, recognised this and joined Essentials, my presentation training programme.

With expert coaching, she gained confidence and developed her authentic speaking style.

"I feel much more confident. I’m not as nervous. I’ve developed my own style."

Effective public speaking in social care influences policies, inspires engagement, and improves lives.

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The Power of a Smile: A Game-Changer in Public Speaking

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The Power of a Smile: A Game-Changer in Public Speaking

A smile is more than just a friendly gesture—it boosts confidence, reduces stress, and builds trust.

Smiling makes audiences more receptive and enhances credibility.

Used strategically, it strengthens executive presence and persuasive impact, helping you connect and engage more effectively.

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Results from Colliers’ Think Visually Workshop as part of the Colliers Academy program

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Results from Colliers’ Think Visually Workshop as part of the Colliers Academy program

'Boom! Make an impact!’
'Use colour to keep the attention’
‘Make it simpler and easier for your audience to understand your message’
‘Think before you start’
‘Bigger is better’
‘A new way to create presentations with an impact on the audience by highlighting’

Above are takeaways from my first 'PowerPoint Slide design/Think visually Top 10 Starter Tips' workshop.

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