Like some of my clients, I can get lost in how much content I need to provide. Then I remember the ‘less is more’ approach. Although my first impulse in developing content for a presentation is to share as much as possible about a particular topic, it is not the best route for an engaging […]
Advice for Speakers
3 Ways to Speak with Power
When you speak with power, you engage your audience while elevating your confidence. Over the past several months, I have worked with several clients who were looking to speak with more confidence. Jonah Berger’s most recent book, Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way, calls this ‘speaking with power’. Our use of language […]
3 Ways Intention Setting Helps With Presentation Creation
What Intention Are You Setting? I see this quite often with my clients, whether they are working on developing a presentation or thinking through how to navigate a challenging conversation. Their first impulse is to dive right into what they want to say, rather than think about what they want as an outcome or result […]
Speaking Trends to Note Before Heading Back on Stage
The outlook for in-person events is on the rise, so it’s important to be aware of the current speaking trends. There is no doubt that speaking trends have shifted over the past couple of years. If you are seeking opportunities to be chosen for a stage, you might want to consider topics that are high […]
How Unlearning a Behavior Leads to Growth
Unlearning a behavior is critically important in improving skills to take us to the next level. I recently worked with a client who wanted to improve her public speaking delivery as she was asked to speak to larger audiences than she had previously presented to in her role at her organization. She viewed herself as […]
My Inspirational Top Reads from 2022
My 2022 bookshelf provides inspiration for reflection and life-long learning. This is the time of year when many of us take the time to reflect on the past year: What went well? What do I want to change/improve upon in the upcoming year? What new goals/experiences do I want to add in the upcoming year? […]