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Monsters, Rats and Stars - What they teach you about public speaking.
I hated school. I love education but I hated school. I particularly hated how they taught us metaphors. They made it complicated. It...
Nov 14, 20223 min read


Glasgow Public Speaking Coach Reveals: Authentic vs Appropriate
I was recently talking to my new amigo Claire Bruynseels about being your authentic v appropriate self when we are public speaking, and...
Oct 18, 20222 min read


What's your Public Speaking Persona?
How come some people are really good at public speaking? While it’s true that public speakers are MADE not born, it does feel like some...
Oct 13, 202210 min read


This Will Make Your Presentation Memorable - Lessons from the Hollywood Screenwriter's Toolkit
MARK WESTBROOK: Public Speaking Coach | I Help People Go from Nervous Wrecks to Confident Speakers, from Confident Speakers to Inspiring...
Oct 9, 20223 min read


Public Speaking For Managers: The Tricks Of The Trade
I am a leading public speaking coach. I have helped thousands of clients, including CEOs, senior managers, and other professionals,...
Oct 1, 20225 min read


Tackling The Fear Of Public Speaking On Zoom
Presenting on Zoom Can Be Scary As a presentation coach and a public speaker for more than fifteen years, I get the opportunity to...
Oct 1, 20225 min read


Why Are Some People Bad At Public Speaking?
Some People Suffer a Terrible Fear of Public Speaking Which Leads Them to Perform Badly in Presentations. It’s common to feel anxious...
Oct 1, 20224 min read


Public Speaking: What Should I Do With My Hands While I’m Presenting?
What Should You Do With Your Hands While Presenting? Public speaking can be pretty daunting for some people, which is why I am here to...
Oct 1, 20225 min read


How to Overcome a Lack of Confidence in Presentations and Public Speaking
Self Doubt Can Kill Your Presentations The lack of confidence when standing in front of a bunch of people can be frustrating, but there...
Oct 1, 20228 min read


This ONE Powerful Public Speaking Tip Will Stop You Boring Your Audience to Death
Do you want to avoid being boring? The problem is that most presentations are boring. Go on, admit it, you know they are. They're boring....
Sep 24, 20223 min read


Public Speaking for Executives: Practical Tips & Tools
Why Do Executives Need to Give Presentations? There are many traits that differentiate business executives. They are hard-working,...
Sep 17, 20227 min read


What are the Causes of Public Speaking Anxiety?
As one of the UK’s leading acting coaches, I’ve worked with actors who suffer from stage fright and anxiety for many years – my public...
Sep 17, 20224 min read


Rhetoric - The Ancient Power of Persuasion
I think you’ll agree with me when I say that everyone wants to improve the power of their persuasiveness. Especially if you’re getting up...
Sep 14, 20225 min read


What is a Public Speaking Coach?
Are you a confident speaker? Do you want to be a confident speaker? Do you have great public speaking skills? Do you need them for work?...
Sep 6, 20224 min read


The Structure of a Presentation:
How do poor presenters start? Most presentations start terribly. Weak presenters start by muttering and mumbling something to the...
Sep 6, 20226 min read


Public Speaking And Giving Presentations: The Top 9 Tips
I have been a public speaking and presentation coach for some time which has allowed me to address these issues and provide tips to help...
Jul 6, 20225 min read


The Rule of Three in Public Speaking
The rule of three consists of using three parts of a sentence, paragraph, or speech that makes an impact on the listener. It is borrowed...
Jul 4, 20224 min read


What Makes a Good Speaker? |A Public Speaking Coach Answers...
What Makes a Good Speaker? Hi, I'm Mark, I'm a Public Speaking Coach, if you're wondering how to improve your public speaking skills, it...
Jun 23, 20225 min read


What Are 4 Types Of Public Speaking?
I've been teaching public speaking to individuals and businesses for the past 10 years. In that time, I've helped my clients to...
Jun 21, 20224 min read


10 Reasons to have Public Speaking Lessons | Public Speaking Glasgow
Effective public speaking requires years of commitment to master. It's not something you just do and become a great speaker; it demands...
Jun 10, 20222 min read
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