The difference between imposter syndrome and growth might be simpler than you think. A mindset shift can change everything. Have you ever felt you were an “imposter”? Over a decade ago, as I was beginning my career as a professional speaker, a representative from a large organization invited me to speak at their monthly women’s […]
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The Power of Pause: How Mindfulness Strengthens Your Presence in Communication
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 […]
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; […]
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 […]
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 […]