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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...