Be more present in conversations using the power of pause. Here we are – the holiday season is right around the corner, and with that thought, I’m already starting to feel the stress of the hustle and bustle of the season. Just the thought of how quickly this year has passed and how I’m going […]
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The Power of Words: How Language Shapes Your Audience’s Brain
The power of words influences brain chemistry, transforms communication, and strengthens audience connection. My son recently shared a book he read, entitled “The Hidden Messages in Water” by Masuru Emoto, a Japanese researcher who became known for his work photographing water crystals exposed to different words, sounds, and intentions. When water was labeled with words […]
6 Best Practices For Writing a Eulogy
A memorable eulogy blends heartfelt stories, deep respect, and compassion for those who grieve. This month is a month of transitions for me: selling our home of 32 years, moving to a new home and city, and lastly but not least, the passing of my mom. The passing of my mom was not totally unexpected; […]
Top 4 Challenges Speakers Face in Business Communication
Clarity, conciseness, audience focus, and practice—master these, and your business communication will lead, not just inform. Although many take some much-needed time off during the summer, it is also a time for reflection and possibly a reset. I was recently asked in a conversation: What’s the biggest mistake you see people make when it comes […]
5 Ways Using AI Support Can Enhance Your Speaking Career
Leveraging AI support can be quite helpful in every phase of our work as speakers. Over the past month, I have been experimenting with AI. Here are 5 ways AI can support your work as a speaker. 5 ways you can use AI support: 1. Content Creation and Development Have you ever been stuck thinking […]
4 Simple Ways to Deepen Your Audience Connection
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 […]