by Taz Thornton | Nov 23, 2021 | Politics, Public speaking, Speaking
THIS morning, I took a call from the BBC. As both a business coach and speaker trainer, they wanted me to go live on air to provide some public speaking tips for Boris Johnson. Of course, I was delighted to do so. The thing is, having listened to the much-reported CBI...
by Taz Thornton | Jul 16, 2019 | Public speaking, Speaking
Professional speaking is becoming a popular bolt-on career choice for coaches, consultants, authors and subject specialists, but what does it really take to get the gigs? Here’s why it’s important to buck the trend and start bringing authenticity back… WHAT does it...
by Taz Thornton | Jan 13, 2018 | #UnleashYourAwesome, advice, Branding, coaching, marketing, mentoring, Public speaking, Social media, Speaking
I WAS running a workshop recently – part of my 13-month empowerment programme for people who really want to rediscover their personal truth and get back to what’s important. My delegates and I were at a retreat centre, spending lots of time outdoors, and...
by Taz Thornton | Jun 4, 2016 | Attitude, Branding, Determination, empowerment, Public speaking
MUHAMMED ALI was, perhaps, one of the best teachers of self belief in our time. Born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Ali shot to fame by winning light-heavyweight gold at the 1960 Rome Olympics. In 1964, Ali beat Sonny Liston to win his first world title and became the first...
by Taz Thornton | Feb 21, 2016 | #UnleashYourAwesome, business development, Public speaking, self development, Speaking, storytelling
I STILL remember my first ‘proper’ public speaking gig. It was at The Dorchester, London, on a stage, complete with lighting and sound system, in front of a 400-strong audience. I hadn’t asked for this gig. It was pretty much thrust upon me by my job...
