Coaching/Feedback
“How did you do that?” “What do you mean? I just gave a speech.” “I’ve read the books, Toastmasters manuals, watched other speakers, but I want to know how you learned to do that? “But I just gave a speech.” At this point, I told him that I’ve been speaking since I was a wee…
Read MoreMyths and bad public speaking advice are bountiful for those just starting out as speakers. Here are some practical guidance and myth busting to help speakers just starting out on their presenting journeys. Myth #1 – Public Speaking is the Number One Fear Scott Berkun in his book Confessions of a Public Speaker (non-affifilate link)…
Read MoreA speaker who was preparing for a big presentation shocked me when she said “Practicing my presentation scares me more then presenting!” I could hardly believe my ears. I asked her why, and she told me “Everyone tells me that I need to practice, but I just don’t know what that looks like.” Indeed countless…
Read MoreWhether you are a leader or a speaker asking for and giving feedback is a vital part of the job. Giving feedback is a great opportunity to build relationships with your team members, employees, and colleagues. If we don’t give feedback that is specific, actionable and delivered poorly, it has the potential to tear down relationships. In…
Read MoreI love introverts. I’m an extrovert but many of my clients and my favorite people are introverts. Introverts are awesome! They are also getting a lot of press. NPR recently featured a story about introverts and leadership that is well worth a read. Psychology Today has an article that gives10 Public Speaking Tips for Introverts. There…
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