Posts Tagged ‘speaker coach’
It’s Not About You
A speech is not your article you read aloud. Your article or book has your name on the cover. It’s all about you and the reader knows it. They spent money to buy it with your name on the cover. The reader expects it to be all about you. They can stop reading it whenever…
Read MoreFallback Friday: Zoom Tips
Time for a Fallback Friday I wrote in April 2020, when we thought we would be back in person soon. This last month, the national news has been difficult for me. I’m full of outrage and sadness. So what can I possibly tell you, dear readers, that’s helpful? We are not all the way back,…
Read MoreEvery Birthday Leads to This One
When the Sun makes its way into the constellation of Aquarius next week, my birthday season begins. It’s when I take stock of my life—where I stand. And I look at who I have become in the year since my last birthday. Here’s my recent “a-ha”: The more birthdays I have, the more I am…
Read MoreGeneral Powell and Me
All week, my heart and mind have been full of fond memories of General Colin Powell. In the late 90’s, I shared the keynote stage with the man the historians call, “the most important person who was never President.” He had been the National Security Advisor in the late 80s, and then the Chairman of…
Read MoreManaging Your Butterflies – Part 2
2015 Resolution: “I will put myself out there more to grow my business.” Is this your resolution? As a professional, you have many opportunities to speak in front of groups of people. This could be THE year you do it! You may have put it off because. . . it’s scary! Research shows public speaking…
Read MoreSpeaking with Confidence: Managing Your Butterflies
2015 Resolution: “I will put myself out there more to grow my business.” Is this your resolution? As a professional, you have many opportunities to speak in front of groups of people. This could be THE year you do it! You may have put it off because. . . it’s scary! Research shows public speaking…
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