STOP TALKING. START SPEAKING.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.