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.
Time Constraints = Creativity
Do you get “repetition fatigue” from recording videos or posts over and over again? Creating structure to unlock creative freedom is actually quite simple… and extremely effective.
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.