Feel the fear and do it anyway!
Martin Gilchrist LL.B (Hons)
Practice Manager - Gilchrist & Co Chartered Accountants. Working with Professional Freelancers in the Legal, Tech, Medical and Creative Sectors.
Feel the fear and do it anyway!
We are all a little (or a lot) frightened of public speaking...
If you get the chance you really should try and step up to the mark as it can really raise both the profile and credibility of you and your business.
If you are not sure about that just check out the 'unsolicited' online feedback I got after speaking at the inaugural event of the Knowledge Network hosted by Ross and Damian from Fleet Financial last week...
Granted, It was a very generous audience but is always nice to get great reviews! :-)
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“I certainly scored you a 10 out of 10 on your speech. Insightful, informative and witty! Well done.”
“I just wanted to thank you for today, not only did I find it uplifting, inspired and practical but people came and used those words about you today. You delivered!”
“Really enjoyed the Knowledge Network event sponsored by Fleet Martin Gilchrist spoke about the very relevant topic of branding. Excellent event in a fab venue, and I think we all gained some great insights into creating our own personal brand.”
“Your presentation last week was excellent. You were very easy to listen to with some laughs as well, which I think is important when you are doing a presentation.”
“Martin Gilchrist of Gilchrist & Co Ltd - Chartered Accountants delivered a first-class presentation at the new IFA Stadium in Belfast on how he and Michelle Gilchrist have built their brand. It was seamlessly delivered with great insights and plenty of Martin's warm humour. Well done.”
“Thank you...inspired!”
“I enjoyed this morning's networking event at the new 'Knowledge Network' by Fleet Financial and the presentation by Martin Gilchrist”
“Super morning at the Knowledge Network event hosted by Fleet Financial at Windsor Park. Great venue, hospitality and speakers”
“I was delighted to attend the launch of "Knowledge Network" in Belfast today, at the fabulous venue of the Irish Football Association National Stadium, hosted by Fleet Financial. It was a very well organised and informative event, with the speakers giving great advice on building your brand. Well done Suzanna Hall and Martin Gilchrist.”
“You shine bright again!!!”
“What a morning! A full house for the inaugural Knowledge Network hosted by Fleet Financial. We can't thank Suzanna Hall of If Consulting & Marketing and Martin Gilchrist of Gilchrist & Co Accountants enough for their insightful and honest contributions.”
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Practice Manager - Gilchrist & Co Chartered Accountants. Working with Professional Freelancers in the Legal, Tech, Medical and Creative Sectors.
7 年Thanks Michael. We are due a wee catch up soon! :-)
CEO at Power Of Choice Ltd, MSc, FRSA
7 年Well done, Martin!
Entrepreneur, innovator, operator, thought leader, advisor, investor | Serial tech entrepreneur & EIR | Angel & NED | MC, blogger and speaker | Planting a thousand flowers
7 年I enjoy speaking these days Martin as I'm less bad at it (lol - I used to be just awful). I mainly do it in case what I have to say might help others but you're right that it's also good for getting noticed, improving your profile & even for winning work. I personally know someone who got offered a high profile central government contract off the back of a single speaking engagement.
Practice Manager - Gilchrist & Co Chartered Accountants. Working with Professional Freelancers in the Legal, Tech, Medical and Creative Sectors.
7 年Wow! I cannot believe that Mary you have always stuck me as a professional, credible and confident public speaker... Thanks for sharing this as it helps to know that even the very best have to start somewhere and we all feel a bit fearful at times in business!
Entrepreneur, innovator, operator, thought leader, advisor, investor | Serial tech entrepreneur & EIR | Angel & NED | MC, blogger and speaker | Planting a thousand flowers
7 年Couldn't agree more Martin. I used to completely avoid public speaking because it terrified me & also because I used to work alongside someone who really loved to get up & speak & I used that as an opportunity to hide. Eventually a speaking engagement was offered that I just couldn't refuse. It was awful & I hated every minute of it but that was 6 years ago & it's true that with practice you do improve & the fear recedes.