Have you ever watched a baby take their first steps? It’s a little wobbly, maybe even a bit comical, and they’ll almost certainly fall a few times. But here’s what’s beautiful — they get up, take another step, and then another. Over time, those shaky, uncertain steps turn into steady, confident strides. That’s exactly how […]

It’s June and you know what that means… 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 […]

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 […]

There is definitely a process to writing a speech! Before my clients start working with me, many of them have one idea about the speech creation process and then have a totally different idea after. It’s often like night and day when they see the difference in how their speech comes out. This is because […]

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 There are 7 particular recommendations I would classify as outdated or misunderstood.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 […]

“There are no boring speech topics. Just boring speakers.” Oof! Did this feel like a punch to the gut if you speak on a “boring” topic? This is a long-standing saying in public speaking, and one I wholeheartedly agree with! There are people everywhere who speak on topics not typically thought of as riveting, and […]

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 […]

How has virtual speaking been going for you?? Speaking virtually comes with its own set of challenges and concerns that are different from in-person speaking.  And even though online speaking has picked up and become a part of normal everyday life now, I still see virtual speakers struggling with many of the same problems that […]