A major part of a pilot's job is landing the plane. If a flight goes smoothly yet the landing is rocky, people will only remember the landing. The same applies to public speaking. Knowing how to finish and conclude is just as - or more - important than the speech itself.

Never assume that members of your audience will understand, appreciate, or agree with one of your key ideas based solely on their age, gender, or other demographic variable. #PainlessPublicSpeaking #PublicSpeaking

Everything we communicate is about the person at the other end of it. The more we understand them, the better we can tailor our message.

The basics of networking: 1) Dress well 2) No hunchback 3) Let people talk about themselves

Empathy is a great way to to build a connection with someone. If you're talking to someone or presenting to a room, simply acknowledging those in attendance and letting them know that you know they're there will make them feel immensely valued.

A healthy connection between people comes from curiosity. Want to connect with someone? Ask open-ended questions. Be curious.

If you're nervous before speaking in a social situation, do one thing. Rehearse your greeting. Just rehearse your greeting, and by perfecting that you'll start on the front foot, and it'll get easier from there!

A good movie will take the audience with them on the ride. The same applies in public speaking. If you can make the audience feel like they're a part of the story, they'll feel personally invested in the outcome.

I've just learnt what a Spotify Wrapped is because I've been featured in one! The Art of Communication podcast made second place in one of my listener's top three podcasts of 2023. What a great start to Christmas month. Chuffed! Listen to it here: robinkermode.com/podcast

Office Christmas parties are a chance to let your hair down and connect with colleagues and superiors–which is beneficial in the long run. But how do you mingle meaningfully? 👇

What makes confident body language: - Standing tall - Using open gestures - Maintaining eye contact

You're better off learning from other peoples mistakes than judging them for it.

How to eliminate nerves during work meetings or presentations (the fifth method is the best) 1. Know what you're going to say 2. Practice deep breathing 3. Repeat positive affirmations 4. Stay hydrated 5. Self-study my free ‘Managing Nerves’ course ➡️ robinkermode.com/courses/public…

Learn to become comfortable with the real you, the authentic you. If you try and be something you're not, not only is it exhausting, but people will eventually see through it.

Four traits that make a leader great: 1. Clarity and conciseness 2. The perfect tone 3. Speaking with authority 4. A sense of calm Want to learn to build these? Tune in to the Art of Communication podcast: lnkd.in/gq43t6v

Being a good communicator isn’t about being the best speaker in the room. It’s about being the most authentic and relatable.

I got a parking ticket followed by something totally unexpected. I'm not sure how I feel about this. How would you react? 👇

How do you move beyond small talk and have great conversations this Christmas? It's by not having an ulterior motive. I was approached by iNews to provide some thought on this very topic. Read it here: inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyl…

Communication is not a one-size fits all. What works for you, may not work for others. We all perceive the world differently and we need to guide our communication with this in mind.

Learn more about the power of storytelling with this podcast👇 Robin Kermode (Robin Kermode | Communication Coach) and Sian Hansen (Sian Hansen) open.spotify.com/episode/6L6vQC…