Meaningful conversation starters as a tool for speaking practice

As the year draws to a close, I’d like to set you a challenge. Should you choose to accept this challenge, you’ll have the chance to both improve your speaking skills and have great conversations with the people you love. The holiday season is the perfect...

6 tips for speaking on panels with confidence

As you become known as an expert in your industry, you might start being invited to speak on panels at industry conferences and events. Some people prefer speaking on panels over giving talks because the focus isn’t all on them. Other people find panel discussions...

What to do when your presentation goes wrong

Have you ever made a mistake while you were speaking? Or forgotten to mention something you really, really wanted to say? Or perhaps you haven’t done any speaking yet because you’re terrified you will make a mistake? I know exactly how you feel. The mere thought of...

How to stop feeling self-conscious & like the way you look

There’s nothing quite like seeing yourself on camera to bring out your inner critic. It’s almost a given that you’ll shudder at the sight of yourself. Even many professional speakers don’t want to see themselves on video. Somehow, faced with...

How to get comfortable in front of a video camera

In 2015, I was a new coach looking for ways to get the word out about my business. There was a new app called Periscope that was blowing up, and I knew it was my best chance at getting in front of potential clients. The only problem? Periscope was a livestreaming...

The Only Way to Stop Being Your Own Worst Camera Critic

Many people are uncomfortable on camera because they worry about what other people will think of them. But most of the time it’s not other people that judge you most harshly–it’s the voice inside your head. The chances are that you’re your own worst critic. Imagine...