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Hi! I'm Julia Pardo
Public Speaking & Communication Consultant
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Why does it matter?
OUR WORDS HOLD POWER OVER OTHERS
That’s why public speaking has always been a very valuable skill, and it’s becoming increasingly so.
A clear message, expressed in a structured way and well presented can mean the difference between failure and success.
And that’s where I can help you.
SERVICES
What can I do for you?
ABOUT ME
Who am I?
What is my
BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE?
With formal training in Biotechnology and Business management and administration, I have worked in different fields, always staying close to a stage. I am currently an actress and public speaking consultant, and I do workshops in different formats and for different types of entities.
In 2016, I was awarded as Best Speaker in Spain by Toastmasters International. I also organise and present Ignite BCN, and I have been the curator of the Barcelona hub for Global Shapers, the youth community of the World Economic Forum.
TESTIMONIALS
What do others say?
``Julia helped me prepare for my TEDx talk at ESADE. She was very supportive and provided extremely helpful guidance and advice in terms of preparing and structuring my speech. Her enthusiasm and energy encouraged me greatly!``
Lisa Hehenberger, PhD
Lecturer, ESADE Business School
``Julia led the public speaking & pitching workshops at several editions of Youngfish. Her advice was actionable and very useful for the participants, and the workshops themselves were professional and fun!``
Cecilia Tham
Mastermind, MOB – Makers of Barcelona
``Julia did a high standing workshop on public speaking focused on a scientific audience for our national congress. It was participative, enjoyable and very useful, and we got really good feedback about her job from all our attendees.``
Vanesa Nogales, PhD
Co-organizer, IV Congreso de Científicos Emprendedores
THOUGHTS
What are some tips & tricks?
Why you’ll never be good at public speaking
Saying “I’m not good at public speaking” is dooming yourself to never actually being good. Here’s why, and what we can learn from the Greeks.
The power of movement, and when to stand still
Mindless pacing and restless standing are two very common mistakes in public speaking. Learn to control your movements, and you’ll own the stage.
“I’m afraid of public speaking” | Public speaking fear
“More people fear public speaking than death.” It is about time we debunk that myth. Here’s the biological reason, and some strategies to control your fear.