You’ve accepted an invitation to speak at a prestigious event. You prepared the content of your talk, you have beautifully designed visuals supporting your message and you’ve rehearsed. Now it’s time to get yourself to the event. Feeling excited and also a bit nervous, you now realize you’re flying into the unknown….
Read MoreRise to the Occasion
How can you prepare yourself to Rise to the Occasion in the coming year? There are significant changes that are impacting my clients and their approach to speaking. If you’re aware of them you can get off to a great start in 2020!
Read MoreFear Buster
Fear of the unknown translates to fear of losing control. In order to feel safe, we feel we must…
Read MoreQuick Delivery Tip - The Eyes Have It!
I’m kicking off the New Year with a Quick Delivery Tip to help you calm down your nervousness, up your public speaking game and get off to a good start in 2018.
Read MoreKeepin’ It Real!
I’ve watched so many speakers adopt a false speaking style based on someone they saw. The problem is, if you are adopting a persona, it won’t ring true for your ...
Read More3 Causes of Public Speaking Nerves in the C-Suite
How can successful people who have reached significant milestones in their professional careers, get nervous giving presentations? After all, they must be experienced and confident to have achieved their current status. It doesn't seem plausible
Read MoreQuick 4-Step Story Tip
A well-placed story can turn a flat presentation into a memorable one. People suddenly put down their devices, sit up and listen.
Read MoreKeep Calm and Deliver - Giving a Talk Under Duress
When he came up to the front of the room, he had a very serious look on his face. A colleague of his leaned over to me and said..”Uh oh. He’s ticked off...."
Read MoreA Quick Podium Tip
If you ever find yourself in a situation in which you will be presenting from one, here’s a quick tip to keep in mind...
Read MoreLet's Talk TED - 3 Tips for Upping Your Presentation Game
I now often hear people referring to TED talks when I work with people in companies. It’s become a common reference point for the overall quality of a presentation. While the aspirational goal of delivering a great talk is positive, it’s important to remember a few things...
Read MoreIf it Ain’t on the Page it Ain’t on the Stage
As he stumbled through the presentation, he realized that the overall communication strategy and scripting wasn’t clear
Read MoreWhat’s Your Nervousness Profile?
“I’m an experienced business person; I’m not supposed to be nervous. There must be something wrong with me.” If you’ve said this to yourself, guess what - you are not alone! As a matter of fact,...
Read MoreHow to Command an Audience
By following the five principles great speakers and presenters employ to command an audience, you will stand out whether speaking to an audience of 1 or 1000...
Read MoreFace to Face Still Matters
As I give you an inside peek into a candid conversation, I would like you to consider why you need to be the best possible presenter you can be in today’s marketplace...
Read More4 Strategies to Find your Own Speaking Pace
Speed Kills!
One of the most common mistakes people make when communicating in public, particularly if they are nervous, is speaking too fast...
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