It’s that time of year… Wedding season is in full effect!! This is one of the most popular months for couples to get married. A lot of preparation is being undertaken by the bride and groom to be as ready as possible for the big day. The wedding party is also doing a lot of […]

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 […]

I remember that day clearly… Early on in my public speaking journey, I was giving a presentation to a group that’s part of an organization I’m in. It was what you’d call a “canned presentation.” This is a pre-prepared and standardized presentation that’s already been detailed and structured down to the “T”, so that the […]

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 […]

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 […]

You’ve probably heard (or even said) this oft-repeated “fact”: All communication is 7% what we say and 93% how we say it. WELL…THIS IS ACTUALLY NOT ACCURATE. Psychology professor Dr. Albert Mehrabian came up with this rule while working at the University of California, Los Angeles. Over the years, it has been misinterpreted and the […]

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 […]

I was part of a panel today that spoke to high school students on the topic of “Preparing for Adulthood.” I’ve coached clients who’ve had upcoming panel speaking opportunities, and this situation sometimes feels scary to them unlike a prepared speech they had to give. Avoid these 3 mistakes to handle the panel successfully: 1️⃣ […]

When it comes to potential speaking engagements – you always want to weigh the pros vs. cons when it comes to considering whether to speak for free. There are a NUMBER of ways you can still get “paid” even if the organization can’t give you money. But for right now, let’s just look at WHEN […]