Public Speaking
You’re an expert. You’ve got a lot to say on your topic, you’re excited to share it with your audience because you know it’s going to rock their world like a hurricane. But the problem is that you’ve only got 20-minutes to speak (or 30-minutes or an hour). How do you cram everything you want…
Read MoreHave you ever gotten lost in a conversation? Time flies by. No one exists but the person you’re talking to. You feel focused, present, and engaged. If you’re nodding yes, then you’ve experienced fascination. Fascination is intense focus. It is spellbinding. It’s as if you can’t take your eyes off that person and can’t get…
Read MoreTurning pro is a choice. It has nothing to do with landing paid speaking gig, being invited to TED or basking in the spotlight in front of thousands. Before any of those things happen, each speaker must decide to take the leap from amateur to professional. It’s time to cross the great divide of being…
Read MoreThe worst date I ever went on started off really well. He was smart. He made me laugh. We had a ton in common. As I sipped my latte, I thought “Wow, this guy has potential.” Then the conversation took a turn for the weird. He started grilling me on my past relationships, whether I…
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…
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