In my last article, I addressed the question of how to start composing your talk, and shared 4 tips for …
Where Do YOU Begin?
Client: “I keep putting off working on my presentation because I just don’t know how to get it started!” “How …
Are We Taking Zoom for Granted?
I know, we’re exhausted hearing about it, but it’s been 2.5 years and covid is still impacting the way we …
Is It Your Content or Your Delivery?
This is a question speaker experts have debated for ages. My two cents? I’ve read many articles on this subject. …
OMG! Technology is Amazing!!!
When I sit down to write my articles, sometimes I already have a great idea in mind. Other days, well, …
LinkedIn: The Great Relationship Builder!
As speakers, besides seeking direct or indirect compensation for speaking, we’re generally looking for two results from our presentations and …
Have You Arrived?
A lifetime ago, when I was working at a small advertising agency, I remember doing my job and knowing I …
Really? You’re Not Perfect?
It happens to everyone. Sometimes more than once! You thought you were perfectly prepared for your presentation, but it was …
Are You Sharing Too Much?
As speakers, we have a fine line to walk. We have to be able to translate our expertise to our …
Why Planners Love Speakers with Niches
Back in my early years, I worked at a photo lab. One of the things I had to learn how …
Which Will You Run Out of First? Time or Confidence?
Let me set the stage for you. You’ve created a signature talk. You’ve been comfortably delivering your talk, in a …
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3 Strategies to Keep the Crickets Away!
Have you ever been in the position of sharing your problem-solving expertise with a group or an individual and all …
Can Your Peeps Count on You?
Even before I check my Facebook page, I know who’s most likely to show up in my feed. The same …
Top Ten Reasons Why Public Speaking Rocks!
I decided to borrow a page out of the David Letterman’s playbook for this month’s article. It’s my personal top …
A Tale of Two Talks
Talk #1: This meeting included everything I enjoy when I’m in an audience. The speaker presented material in a very …
Who Knows You’re Ready?
Since March of 2020, we speakers have been on a rollercoaster. At first there were no speaking events at all. …
Ready to Change Things Up?
Now’s the time! Time for what you ask? Time to change things up. Oh no, Beth, not you too. PLEASE… …
The Gift of YOU!
One thing I truly enjoy this time of year is the way most people’s thoughts turn to the joy of …
Are Summits Worth Your Time?
It really is amazing to think about how much public speaking has evolved since the advent of the internet. 20 …
Please Join Me in Welcoming… (Your Name Here)!
Speaking opportunities present themselves in a variety of ways. For the most part, I focus on the types of speaking …
The Quandary with Questions
When working with clients, the dilemma of how to handle questions routinely comes up. Most often, speakers are concerned they’ll …
5 Keys to be a Top-of-Mind Speaker
When it comes to speaking, earning top-of-mind status within our topic is something we all think about, but not something …
4 Myths and a Truth
Let’s face it, when most folks think about public speaking, their fears conjure up so many “myths” that they just …
Were You Asked To Be on a Speaker Panel?
This year’s US Open Tennis Tournament came to a close this past weekend. Both the winners and the runners-up delivered …
