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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3 “P’s” for Adding Pizazz to Your Presentations
Yes, I know. We’re all in the midst of the holiday season. Which also makes it a near perfect time …
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 …
Is It Okay To Go Off Script?
You have the best of intentions. You’ve created, practiced, and are ready to deliver your presentation. You’ve been introduced and …
It’s All About Engagement!
This week, I was out dining with a group of people (which was a great experience in itself!). One person …
It’s Time to Introduce Yourself. Now What?
Picture this: You’re at a networking event (virtual or in person—it doesn’t matter). The person you’ve just been introduced to …
If You Don’t Use These Well, Your Talk is in Trouble
Have you ever been in an audience when this has happened? During a presentation, the speaker is talking about one …
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When Life Turns on a Dime, Who Will You Turn To?
The majority of my articles focus on topics directly related to the business of public speaking. Today, I’m going off …
