Learn From: The First Step To Becoming A Fantastic Spokesperson

Jun 23, 2015 1 Min Read
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As shared by Alan Stevens (Part IV)

Are you under the spotlight as the spokesperson of your organisation speaking in front of an audience of reporters, journalists and the general public in a press conference?

If speaking under such conditions puts you under the nervous-cum-panic mode, calm down now to find out how you can work towards controlling your nerve by changing your posture and your perspective.

Let’s learn some vital tips from Alan Stevens, a certified media expert and global speaker, in this last part of our Learn From segment, specially brought to you by Leaderonomics.

Go to Part I, Part II and Part III. For more leadership videos from Leaderonomics Media, click here.

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