Later in the king's life, he had to overcome a lack of faith in himself. The secret for any novice presenter that struggle to get their words out is to persist.
The king checked his ego; listened to his wife, Elizabeth; and put his trust in Logue. Find your own Lionel and Elizabeth.
Put the hours in. Bertie progressed as a result of continued exercises. There’s no substitute for preparation.
Leverage experience. Nothing improves public speaking like doing it, as King George VI found out.
Be a true version of yourself. Bertie's stammer humanized him and made him a hero.
The movie The King's Speech won so many awards and so many admirers when it arrived in cinemas. But what can you learn about speaking from the real King's Speech techniques? Read on for more. By Olivia MacDonnell, ConfidentSpeak A few years back I watched a documentary, which looked at the true story behind one of my favourite movies, The King's Speech.
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King George likely couldn’t help but feel he would never measure up to the likes of legendary orator Winston Churchill.
Have faith in your voice. The key is to develop one’s own style, also known as your “authentic voice.” That “authentic voice” will connect well with an audience.
King George VI’s success was assured as soon as he made the decision to work hard to become a more effective speaker.
One of the most important keys to improving is simple determination. If you’re serious about improving, you must speak regularly – at least once a week.
I was so touched by this year's Oscar-winning movie, 'The King's Speech.' It's about King George VI, who accidentally became King of England upon the abdication of his older brother Edward VIII in 1936 on the eve of WWII. George VI was deemed unsuitable to become British monarch because of his debilitating and humiliating stutter.
"You see the neck and mouth go. I found it heartbreaking, literally tear-jerking. Something really hit me watching that. I saw the vulnerability and immense courage, all wrapped up in one mom...