One of the biggest hurdles between a speaker and their audience is when the speaker gets caught up feeling like …
Do You Need Speaker Goals?
I was recently reminded of a conversation I had with a colleague a few years ago. We didn’t agree… well… …
Can You Over-deliver Without Overwhelming?
Before people decide to do business with us, they want to know more about us. This is what a signature …
Tips for Crafting Memorable Presentations
One of the groups I’ve been a member of for the last six years is a women’s organization whose members …
It All Begins with 150….
What does the number 150 have to do with public speaking? Before I answer, let me set the stage : …
Questions to Ask Before You Say “Yes!”
A couple of days ago, I came across an excellent article written by an event planner. It was a how-to …
What Did You Think of My Presentation?
As a speaker expert, I hear that question over and over when I talk to speakers after they’ve shared their …
Are We On The Same Page?
My last newsletter explored the difficulty entrepreneurs and small business owners sometimes have when they’re trying to describe themselves and …
Our First-Ever Guest Article!
Last week, my friend and editor Valerie Utton shared the gist of two first-conversations she had with two different people. …
It’s Easier to Refresh than to Rewrite!
Remember how great it was when you finished building your signature presentation? You probably exhaled a big sigh of relief, …
Are You Embracing The Best of Both Speaker Worlds?
5 Mile Famous…. A friend shared that expression with me the other day and it intrigued me. I checked online. …
How to Discreetly Offer Value… Minus the Hard Sell
As I sit here watching the French Open Men’s Final, I’m thinking about what’s going on for Novak Djokovic. He’s …
I’d Like To Tell You a Story….
In all fairness, this is a story I’ve shared before. You might even remember it, although this took place over …
Why Do You Speak?
If I say, “The more things change, the more they stay the same,” most of you will know what I …
What To Do When You’ve Lost Your Way
Let’s face it… fear is the #1 reason why people shudder at the thought of public speaking. The thing is, …
3 Ways to Keep Connecting with Your Audience
You work hard to get your presentation just right. Your goal is to connect with your audience. If you don’t, …
It Isn’t Always Sunshine and Lollipops
It takes real work to book speaking gigs, so when we officially add them to our calendar, it’s both exciting …
Let’s Get Visible!
The speaking world is changing… again? Or maybe it isn’t. Maybe it’s just slipped into a rhythm we’re just beginning …
Want Your Peeps to Answer the Call?
We are faced with Call to Action (CTA) messages all the time. You can’t go to a store, visit a …
What Does It Take to be a 5-Star Speaker?
The goal of every presentation is to enlighten an audience in one way or another so they: Feel like their …
3 Powerful Benefits of Public Speaking
Last week, a Facebook post, and the conversation that followed in the comments, caught my eye. It was centered around …
3 Website Opportunities for Capturing an Event Planner’s Attention
When I’m talking to entrepreneurs who want to begin speaking on behalf of their business, one of the first questions …
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Items for Your Holiday Speaker Wish List
Wow. It happens every year. It’s December, and I find myself wondering where the heck the past year has gone. …
I Am Grateful For….
Gratitude is a word so often used these days, especially around this time of year. As we look forward to …
