Performance. Is that a dirty word now?
We’re obsessed with performance in business. So why does it suddenly become a dirty word when we’re talking about speaking? Jo Darby challenges what it really means to perform, why it doesn’t have to mean pressure or perfection, and what actually makes public speaking have an impact.
Stop Talking. Start Speaking.
Knowing your stuff is one thing. Making an impact when you speak is another. Jo explores why public speaking starts long before you ever step onto a stage.
Is LESS still MORE?
When we speak, it’s tempting to include all the context, background, examples, data and detail. Jo Darby explains why saying less can often make your message clearer, sharper and much more likely to land.
The One-Word Reminder Every Speaker Needs
When speaking under pressure, it’s easy to rush, over-explain or fill every silence. Jo Darby shares why remembering to breathe is one of the simplest, most useful public speaking tools for helping your message land.
Your Voice. Your Style. Your Way.
Finding your voice isn’t about sounding polished, perfect or like someone else. It’s about learning to speak with confidence, authenticity and a style that feels natural to you. In this article, Jo explores why the best speaking happens when your voice, your style and your way all come together.
Stop making speaking too complicated!
Speaking with impact isn’t about saying more. It’s about making sure people understand you. In this article, Jo shares why simple speaking is often the most effective kind — and three practical ways to make your message clearer, easier to follow and more likely to land.
Your Body Is Already Speaking
When people want to improve how they speak, they’re often given a list of body language rules. But those rules can make us feel stiff, awkward and overly self-conscious. In this article, Jo Darby shares a more helpful approach: focusing on energy, grounding and natural communication so you can speak with more confidence, credibility and ease.
When You Speak, Do You Let Us In?
When we think about great speaking, words like confidence and presence usually come to mind. But what about vulnerability? In this piece, Jo explores why letting people in — even just a little — can completely change how your message lands, especially if you’re leading.
Speak Like You Mean It (Even When You Don’t)
Struggling to speak with conviction when the message doesn’t quite sit right? Whether you’re leading a team through change or presenting a tough update, this piece shares practical ways to deliver your message clearly — even when it’s hard to say out loud.