Dee's blog

As Marketing Director for the Association for Neuro Linguistic Programming I was recently asked to take part in a panel for internal interviews. It was an excellent day, and each candidate came up with something innovative and creative. I know how nerve-racking interviews can be! I think we have all had them at some stage in our lives.

I'm delighted to say that I have jumped in last minute to speak at The Business Club event in Harpenden tomorrow evening! I think it's always great to have a selection of topics to offer the organiser even if you are asked at the last minute.

Top Tips to help you SHINE!

Always read the brief carefully before beginning – like reading an exam paper properly. Make sure you know how long you have to present and if it includes time for questions. Check any terminology and consider what equipment or props you may need.  Consider what their purpose is for setting this task and what they are looking for.

I just got back in touch with my comedy tutor Logan Murray and asked him to write a forward to my new book. He’s off in the States at the moment so will do it shortly - but it reminded me of when I first started stand up comedy in 2008. I started wondering to myself if learning ‘how to make other’s laugh’ would help me and those around me sail the choppy seas ahead more smoothly. I had only just started my own training business at the time, so it was a welcome way of getting away from the desk too.

I am very excited to be a speaker at the FAB ladies Spring Open Event on Thursday 22^nd March from 9.30am. It is being held in Wheathampstead and I’ll be talking about those pesky Public Speaking Monkeys! I hope you will find it a good opportunity to hear a few effective ways of how to tame them and also how to start the journey of overcoming your fear. Plus, I will be making sure those mischievous Public Speaking Monkeys don't make an appearance – I bet they will head straight for the refreshments!

A few months ago I was delighted to become a multi-award winner and overall Business Champion at the East of England Awards. On the back of that success and following my networking talk in Luton at the Federation for Small Business (FSB)  earlier this month - I've been invited by Damian the FSB to share my learnings and experiences with other local businesses.

I'm often out and about Hertfordshire one day, and Dorest the next doing presentation skills training, public speaking coaching or giving talks.

I am delighted to have been invited as a business speaker on Wed 29^th February (a once in every 4 years opportunity!) for the FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) Networking group.

The event will be held at Tilsworth Golf & Conference Centre and to grab the last few seats book direct here: or alternatively you can contact Damian Cummins (damian@eventsandpr.co.uk) to find out more about the event.Join us and discover more about keeping those Publi

Obviously Octavia Spencer’s Acceptance Speech demonstrates she’s suffering from an attack of the Public Speaking Monkeys - she tells us “I’m Freaking out!” Perhaps I need to send her a copy of my new book “Taming and Train

Have you made any New Year’s Resolutions?

• ‘I’m going to be more confident’

• ‘I’m going to stop eating chocolate’

•  ‘I’m going to work harder’

• And what I hear a lot is ‘I’m going to get over my fear of speaking’

I’m sure some of you are nodding in agreement with at least one of the above!