Public speaking for surgeons
How do you feel about the limelight? Unpacking public speaking for surgeons.
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Helping surgeons perform, and feel, better.
Lilli Cooper’s no fluff newsletter.
Helping surgeons perform, and feel, better.
Lilli Cooper’s no fluff newsletter.
Helping surgeons perform, and feel, better.
Public speaking, for surgeons
How do you feel about the limelight?
Three quarters of us feel anxious about public speaking and one third are formally glossophobic.
Yet, surgeons have to do it all the time, formally and informally. How we represent ourselves, and transmit information, can be critically important clinically, and for career progression.
Public speaking, for surgeons
How do you feel about the limelight?
Three quarters of us feel anxious about public speaking and one third are formally glossophobic.
Yet, surgeons have to do it all the time, formally and informally. How we represent ourselves, and transmit information, can be critically important clinically, and for career progression.
Public speaking, for surgeons
How do you feel about the limelight?
Three quarters of us feel anxious about public speaking and one third are formally glossophobic.
Yet, surgeons have to do it all the time, formally and informally. How we represent ourselves, and transmit information, can be critically important clinically, and for career progression.
Read more here:
Find Public Speaking for Surgeons, an article 1 wrote for the Royal College of Surgeons of England, here.
Read more here:
Find Public Speaking for Surgeons, an article 1 wrote for the Royal College of Surgeons of England, here.
Read more here:
Find Public Speaking for Surgeons, an article 1 wrote for the Royal College of Surgeons of England, here.
Listen to the expert
Natalie Pearce on keeping cool in the spotlight.
Natalie Pearce is a speaker and coach focused on the human side of business. She's worked with organisations including Amnesty International, Mastercard and ITV.
Listen to the expert
Natalie Pearce on keeping cool in the spotlight.
Natalie Pearce is a speaker and coach focused on the human side of business. She's worked with organisations including Amnesty International, Mastercard and ITV.
Listen to the expert
Natalie Pearce on keeping cool in the spotlight.
Natalie Pearce is a speaker and coach focused on the human side of business. She's worked with organisations including Amnesty International, Mastercard and ITV.
Listen to the expert
Anne Pell on public speaking.
Dr Anne P. Cameron is a Consultant Urologist, and President of SUFU. Explore how to shape and deliver talks, and present more generally, in surgery and beyond.
Listen to the expert
Anne Pell on public speaking.
Dr Anne P. Cameron is a Consultant Urologist, and President of SUFU. Explore how to shape and deliver talks, and present more generally, in surgery and beyond.
Listen to the expert
Anne Pell on public speaking.
Dr Anne P. Cameron is a Consultant Urologist, and President of SUFU. Explore how to shape and deliver talks, and present more generally, in surgery and beyond.
Listen on
the move
Too busy to read, or consuming on your commute? Find a selection of interesting listening on the topic.
Listen on
the move
Too busy to read, or consuming on your commute? Find a selection of interesting listening on the topic.
Listen on
the move
Too busy to read, or consuming on your commute? Find a selection of interesting listening on the topic.
Deep thinking
"According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death... This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy."
Jerry Seinfeld
Deep thinking
"According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death... This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy."
Jerry Seinfeld
Deep thinking
"According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death... This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy."
Jerry Seinfeld
Featured resources
Below are a few (affiliation-free) resources that might help increase your confidence in public speaking.
Toastmasters
You can practise your talk and broader speaking skills through organisations like Toastmasters.
BBC guide to vocal exercises
Stand up, breathe deeply and try these vocal exercises to warm up your instrument...as it were!
Use Interactive Tools to Engage
Engage your audience using interactive tools for your talk like Mentimeter.
Featured resources
Below are a few (affiliation-free) resources that might help increase your confidence in public speaking.
Toastmasters
You can practise your talk and broader speaking skills through organisations like Toastmasters.
BBC guide to vocal exercises
Stand up, breathe deeply and try these vocal exercises to warm up your instrument...as it were!
Use Interactive Tools to Engage
Engage your audience using interactive tools for your talk like Mentimeter.
Featured resources
Below are a few (affiliation-free) resources that might help increase your confidence in public speaking.
Toastmasters
You can practise your talk and broader speaking skills through organisations like Toastmasters.
BBC guide to vocal exercises
Stand up, breathe deeply and try these vocal exercises to warm up your instrument...as it were!
Use Interactive Tools to Engage
Engage your audience using interactive tools for your talk like Mentimeter.
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Disclaimer: This newsletter is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or professional services. The information shared should not be used for diagnosing or treating any health conditions. For personalised medical advice, please consult with a licensed healthcare professional.
Disclaimer: This newsletter is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or professional services. The information shared should not be used for diagnosing or treating any health conditions. For personalised medical advice, please consult with a licensed healthcare professional.
Disclaimer: This newsletter is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or professional services. The information shared should not be used for diagnosing or treating any health conditions. For personalised medical advice, please consult with a licensed healthcare professional.
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