Public Speaking
“There are no two words in the English language more harmful than good job.” -Whiplash How much are you willing to push yourself to achieve remarkable? In the movie Whiplash, Terence Fletcher believes his duty as a teacher is to push people past what’s expected of them and into greatness. He’s on the hunt…
Read More“I’ve got a message I want to share.” Good for you, so does every other aspiring speaker! The truth is that there are hordes of people who want to be speakers in order to share their story or give their message. And that’s wonderful. The problem is that many of the people in that horde…
Read MoreDuring a nasty, tumultuous, heart-wrenching break-up, I was also teaching interpersonal communication. Every Tuesday and Thursday, I marched into class to explore topics like falling in love, how to maintain a relationship, and how to make relationships thrive. I’d walk out of class exhausted thinking “Can we just get to the dark side? Break ups, deception,…
Read MoreSpeakers worry about the darndest things: What should I do with my hands when my co-presenter is speaking? I say “so” too much. How do I fix it? Is this the right PowerPoint template for me? How many slides should I have? Do I wear the navy blue pant suit or the black pant suit?…
Read MoreImagine you’re about to walk on stage. Your heart is beating faster. The first line of your presentation is running through your head. Your focus turns inward. Suddenly, even after all your preparation, the presentation becomes all about you and your performance – and you know without a doubt that you have become your own…
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