I’ve had the opportunity to speak on several recent occasions about the power of our words and how we can make a better audience connection. Recent research emphasizes that how we communicate—our choice of words, tone, rate of speech, and nonverbal cues—profoundly affects our ability to build trust and connect with others. Most of us […]
Guidelines for Incorporating Humor Into Your Speech
One area that I have been working on is incorporating humor into the presentations that I deliver. Why add humor? Humor is a powerful tool in public speaking—it builds connection, increases engagement, reduces tension, and makes messages more memorable. Even light humor can warm up a room, and help you, as the speaker, feel more […]
How to Elevate Your Professional Influence Through Speaking
Delivering presentations can significantly elevate your professional influence. Considering the evolution occurring in the speaking industry, you may be asking, “is it worth it?” I say, Yes! Let’s say you’ve been invited to deliver a presentation. Whether your proposal was accepted at a conference, or you were recommended as an expert in your field, this […]
4 Take-Aways From My TEDx Talk Experience
The insights I gained from delivering my TEDx Talk can be applied to any speech you plan to present. Being chosen to deliver a TEDx talk is not only an honor, it is the culmination of a lot of work prior to getting on the speaking roster. 4 take-aways from my TEDx talk experience: 1. […]
How Using Both Resolutions and Intentions Help with Communication Goals
A hybrid approach between resolutions and intentions can help you reach your communication goals. Considering that many people no longer set resolutions for the New Year as they are quickly broken, what’s an alternative to a resolution? What if instead of a resolution, you set an intention? While resolutions are goal-oriented and focused on specific […]
My Top 5 Books of 2024
I hope that my top five books of 2024 inspire you to adopt new learnings. We are coming to the end of another year, and what an eventful year it has been! From crossing the country to deliver presentations and keynotes to landing a TEDx stage (to be delivered February 1st in Eustis, Florida – […]