This past Friday, June 6th, was a very special day. It was my business’s 9th anniversary. Woo hoooooo!! It truly has been a joy watching clients blossom into the speakers they always wanted to be. It took breaking through some mindset obstacles, willingness to try new things to improve, and having grace for themselves through […]

Is boring your audience something you worry about? Well, you’re in good company. This is one of the most common reasons that speakers get nervous. It’s a valid concern! No one wants to see eyes glazing over and body language that screams total disinterest. What’s a speaker to do? First – it takes knowing WHO […]

A lot of the same public speaking advice has been circling the globe for decades, and I heard it all too when I got into public speaking 15+ years ago. However, just because a recommendation has been circulating forever, doesn’t mean it’s helpful! There are 7 particular recommendations I would classify as outdated or misunderstood. […]

Presenting to company leadership can be nerve-wracking, especially when you want to make a good impression and have a limited amount of time to do it. Speaking to a C-suite leader or other high-level executives brings its own set of challenges than the typical ones you might experience with other presentations.. However, with the right […]

Be honest: How are your public speaking skills post-pandemic? I know, I know; the pandemic was four years ago. But we still see effects of it in our lives today from masks still being worn daily to wearing gloves to hand sanitizer everywhere you turn (I personally LOVE this one). But what about other ways […]

A couple of days ago, I received this message: “I have a small presentation today and I am very, very nervous. If I mess up once, I get flustered and rush through the rest as fast as I can. I try to tell myself it’s gonna be over before I know it, but I’m still […]

As a speaker, you have to be prepared for ANYTHING to happen – including technical difficulties! It can still be a nerve-wracking experience though when things do go wrong. And presentation slides not working is one of those situations I’ve seen happen more than once unfortunately. Check out my six top tips for how to […]

I love the month of May for a few reasons: it’s my birthday month, the weather is warming up (I LOVE hot weather!), and I can start doing my walks by the lake again. Can you say Winning!! May is also Mental Health Awareness Month. And if you’re someone who’s uncomfortable with public speaking, just the […]

It’s that time of year for holiday parties and small talk can be an anxiety-inducing situation for some introverts. It doesn’t have to be though! Here are a few tips to make the experience less stressful and more easygoing: 1️⃣Asking open-ended questions allows the other person to give you answers that let you get to […]

  Even though in-person events have returned (thank God!), virtual events are here to stay. Virtual events are a different animal from in-person events, and that includes audience engagement. You have to be intentional about HOW you engage them, WHEN to engage them, and the WHY behind your engagement tactic. Yes it’s that deep. After […]