How to be a Successful Podcast Guest
If you want to grow an audience of potential clients, customers, or loyal fans through podcast guesting and be the guest who gets invited back again and again, then you need solutions to the top 5 mistakes plaguing podcasters today.
White Wigs and the Terror of Middle School
Was your first public speaking experience trying to memorize a text written by some dead white dudes? And did it go just as terribly as everyone else’s?
It’s totally not fair that this is how your public speaking journey started. But it may also totally be your reality. Let’s get into it.
Your Preshow Checklist
There’s an exhilaration to nailing a talk on stage. But there’s a lot that goes into that moment behind the scenes. Checking and double checking that you have everything dialed in is part of the gig. This checklist can help you go from overwhelmed to grounded, knowing you’re in control of as much as possible.
Hard, Sloggy, Off-Key Work. Does it Have to be This Way?
Sometimes it doesn’t have to be hard or take a long time to make significant change.
GOAL: More Practice, Less Perfect
Here’s what we can all learn about “perfection” from someone who’s put in the reps.
You DON’T need public speaking coaching if…
Do you know if you need expert public speaking coaching? You might not. This checklist will help you decide.
Beyond “Once Upon a Time”
You only have a few seconds (yes - seconds!) to grab people’s attention. If you don’t, you are going to lose your audience. And I’m sorry to tell you this, but you won’t get them back.
How I Got Through
I remember the day I realized I had completely burned out. I was sobbing in my office during final rehearsals for a production I was directing while I looked at budgets and answered emails from the board… all while knowing I was experiencing a pregnancy loss. What saved me? Vulnerably sharing and speaking up.
Playing "You" Onstage: Tools for Authentic Speaking
Playing a role on stage or screen is often easier than “playing the role” of yourself. One of the things that makes public speaking hard is that you’re trying to be not a character, but yourself. Which requires vulnerability and courage. Read on for tools you can use to practice showing up authentically.
Break Up with Imposter Syndrome
Ever felt like an imposter in your own success? Join me on a journey from self-doubt to self-assurance as I share my own battle with imposter syndrome. Discover the three-point system I developed to break free from doubt and embrace confidence.
You Have to Warm Up Before You Speak. Seriously.
Ever noticed how musicians warm up before a performance, even when they’ve played the piece a thousand times? As speakers, we are our own instruments. And yet, most people neglect warming up their breath, voice, and body. Whether we’re talking to 1 person or 100, we have to prioritize this. Skipping the warm up means missing out on peak performance and impact.
Introverts Have Public Speaking Superpowers
In the world of public speaking, introverts possess a unique superpower: their finely tuned authenticity radar. Despite discomfort, introverts' genuine nature stands out, making them effective communicators. By understanding and leveraging their self-awareness, introverts can excel in presentations and networking, revealing their perceived weakness to be a strength.
Cracking the Code of Colleague Communication
Are you having a hard time communicating with someone you work with? Or maybe *every* time you talk to that one board member, you leave the room feeling like you were speaking two different languages?
Instead of thinking about how you need to say something, think about how they need to receive something.
No more faking it till you make it. Let’s do courage instead.
We all know we need courage in order to grow our careers and increase our impact, but how can we cut through the BS and allow ourselves to show up and be seen?
Speaking Recovery: Navigating the Highs and Lows of the Post-Event Comedown
Are you emotionally or physically drained after you present at work, attend a networking event, or speak in front of people? Or are you the opposite: totally amped up after public events? Let’s figure this out and make a plan.
Quick Tool to Release Anxiety
When you’re about to head into a meeting or a presentation, what happens to your body? Does your heart rate increase? Do you shut down? This tool can help… in less than a minute.
Get Grounded in 5 Minutes
Get Grounded: this 5-minute guided audio meditation will move you from feeling anxious about public speaking to feeling empowered.
Conquering Fears & Cultivating Courage: My Favorite Podcast Episodes of 2023
I’ve collected 6 of my favorite podcast episodes from this year. Cultivating courage, conquering your inner critic, rejecting the myth of overnight success, and more!
3 Keys to Conquering Your Fear of Public Speaking
Is it possible to conquer stage fright without hypnosis, intensive therapy, or beta blockers? Absolutely! But not without some structure… Here are the 3 places to start.