[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Picture your suitcase; now imagine taking a trip…ah, what to pack. Giving a presentation is like taking a trip. The challenge is what to pack. Most of us are weighed down by the fear of public speaking; it becomes excess baggage. As your speech coach, I’ll help you … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Now that it’s September, many of us hear the popular slogan “back to school.” For some, that may be thought of as merely kid stuff. For others, it signals that we never stop learning…particularly when it comes to public speaking. Public speaking is an activity we engage in everyday … Read More
[Image from PublicDomain of Pixabay] We all tend to worry when it’s our turn to present. Some of us worry more and some of us worry less but we all have our share. This post details what you can do about worrying. Here is my advice in ten tips: It’s all about FIGHT or FLIGHT. … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Failure is an extremely scary term for many presenters and that explains why individuals go to great lengths to avoid failing. However, do you believe that failure has teachings associated with it? Those teachings are essential to learning, growing, and developing, which is important to many presenters. Let me … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Over the years many of my clients have asked “Is a dress rehearsal necessary?” My response is always the same: Absolutely. If you’re like most of my clients you’ve likely either thought or said: “I don’t have enough time.” Or you possibly said: “I know my subject like the … Read More