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My perspective on umms and ahhs was featured as Day 21 in Valet Magazine’s “31 Days” initiative and syndicated to local newspapers across the United
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My perspective on umms and ahhs was featured as Day 21 in Valet Magazine’s “31 Days” initiative and syndicated to local newspapers across the United

I was interviewed by the Huffington Post’s Brittany Wong to explain the roots of JD Vance’s lack of charisma.

Change is a tough beast. Most of us resist it. Staying stuck where things are comfortable is a death knell for your business. Read more…

Transitioning from One Phase to the Next and Consciously Creating the Life of Your Dreams I was surprised that Cepee Tabibian, who is the

I so enjoyed being interviewed by Camilita Nuttall where we spoke about finding your powerful voice. We talked about how public speaking is a brilliant

CharityVillage: Nonprofit professionals have a compelling and inspiring story to tell about the work they do. Often though, the presentations can fail for the same reasons

A few weeks ago a video of Canadian and Sikh politician, Jagmeet Singh, went viral. I was asked for my expert opinion by Roundhouse Radio 99.3

Inc.com: Add travel to delivering your presentation and what could go wrong, often does. Delivering a presentation in your hometown can be stressful enough. Add travel

Inc.com: Received 28,500+ page views As an executive public speaking coach, I’m often asked: How can I be charismatic? How do I connect

Inc.com: Men, you’re biting off your nose to spite your face. The numbers prove it. We’ve known for years having more women at your boardroom table creates

Inc.com: Listening sounds easy, doesn’t it? Although it’s critical to business success, it’s actually the attribute that’s often weak or the missing link. We

Inc.com: No matter your level of success, sometimes confidence is elusive. If you think seasoned public speakers don’t feel stabs to their confidence and doubt their abilities

Inc.com: Your audience is savvy. Be warned–don’t fall into the trap of the usual “public speaking” tips and tricks…read more >

Huffington Post Canada: I can still feel the knots in my stomach when I remember back to my first presentations. I’d sweat about the damage

Huffington Post Canada: One of my students eloquently spoke about how this uncomfortable feeling of learning new concepts, ones we perceive as out of

American Express OPEN Forum: Presentation critique can be hard to take, but it can also make you better. These three tips can help you

Huffington Post Canada: Have you noticed the difference between a presenter who has memorized their presentation word for word and one who riffs off

Huffington Post Canada: Public speaking nerves and anxiety are an evil nemesis if left untamed, and one that even the most seasoned speakers are

Inc.com: Legendary entrepreneurs are brilliant at driving their own vision. They’re just not good at driving yours or mine…read more>

Inc.com & Inc. Southeast Asia: Both new and seasoned presenters have an unprecedented opportunity to learn what influences their audiences…read more>
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