FAQ! I Have to Speak

Marnick Vandebroek is an internationally awarded speaker, communication expert & founder of Stand Up Company. He trained +2000 entrepreneurs and professionals across Europe. He has a background in marketing/communication, neuro-linguistic programming, stand-up comedy and stage performances.

• Before you start reading 9The question that started it all 11MINDSET – BASIC PRINCIPLES & BELIEFS OF GREAT SPEAKERS 171. Why should I learn to speak better? I’m not in sales. 182. Is it something you can learn or is it just a gift some people have? 243. How can I tell stories when everything in my company has to be to the point? 34PERFORMANCE – OWNING YOUR STAGE LIKE A PROFESSIONAL 434. How can I become less nervous? 445. How do I avoid using filler words? 646. Should I use speaker notes? 707. How can I be funny? 768. How do I manage my energy, even on a bad day? 909. How do I speak with more confidence and enthusiasm without being seen as fake? 102CONTENT – TURNING INFORMATION INTO IMPACTFUL STORIES 127(It’s best to read these six chapters in order.)10. How can I capture the audience’s attention? 12811. How do I prepare my presentation? 14412. How do I structure my presentation? 16413. How do I turn my message into an actual story? 17814. How do I interact with my audience and pose good questions? 19015. How do I build a powerful slide deck? 214CREDIBILITY – LEADING YOUR AUDIENCE IN DIFFICULT SITUATIONS 23916. How do I stay in control when being challenged by my audience? 24017. What if I don’t believe in the story I have to tell? 25618. What if I’m expected to send something to my audience upfront? 264CONTEXT – SPEAKING IN A DIFFERENT SETTING OR ROLE 27319. Do these insights and techniques also work in front of a camera or in a video call? 27420. How do I host an event or meeting? 288AI – USING TECHNOLOGY TO YOURADVANTAGE 30921. Can’t I just ask AI to do everything for me? 310And so it begins 316Sources 318Who is Marnick Vandebroek? 324