Fear of Public Speaking
You blew it. Your presentation sucked and now during a dark night of the soul, you are wondering, “NOW WHAT?” So you did what any normal human being would do and you Googled it, which landed you here. First of all, welcome! Second, I want to tell you right off the bat – it’s okay.…
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The best way to book speaking gigs? Easy, ask. Then ask some more, and ask again, and then follow-up. Sounds simple right? You know that you need to be pitching if you want to be speaking, but it’s not as easy as it sounds because a lot of the times we don’t feel ready to…
Read MoreHere’s my dirty, little persuasion secret: I love high pressured sales situations. With a Ph.D. in communication and 7 years of teaching persuasion under my belt, I can spot a persuasive technique a mile away. When my hubby and I went to Cabo, I suggested demanded that we take the the timeshare tour. I wanted to…
Read MoreHave you started planning for 2016? I know, I know, we’ve still got 3 ½ months of 2015 to go, but my mind keeps wandering to the promise of a New Year sparkling with new goals, full of new opportunities. Then my mind wanders back to all I said I would do in 2015 that…
Read MoreThere’s an infographic that is making the rounds right now that is a cheat sheet for public speaking. It’s jammed packed with over 50 tips for giving a great speech. Here’s just a taste of the 9 things you must, really, really do as you take the stage: Shoulders back Chin up Toes pointing toward…
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