25 May 2017
If you are anything like was about 18 months ago, I was the worlds worst rememberer of names (Yes I know this is a bad sentence…but so what – keep reading) I have to tell you, I never used to be the greatest at remembering names, but now I am 10x better than where I...
25 May 2017
“You are indeed what you think about all day long”. This statement is especially true when it comes to public speaking. As humans we all have this preconceived belief about the things we can do and the things we cannot do. Once again… “PRECONCEIVED beliefs”. I often hear people say “Oh…I am such a horrible...
01 Apr 2016
The Essential 5-Minute Prep How To Calm Your Nerves Before You Take the Mic: The Essential 5-Minute Prep First off know that it’s completely normal and natural to be nervous before speaking in front of a group. We are born with two natural fears: loud noises and falling. The other fears are products of our...
01 Apr 2016
Showing Vulnerability Being vulnerable is quite difficult for a lot of people. Showing vulnerability, in general, is hard when you add speaking in front of an audience (intimidating to begin with), adding yet another layer of vulnerability…it can seem even more challenging. However, it’s the right direction to move in if you want to create...
01 Apr 2016
To Speak Well in any setting means: Accepting the Role of “SPEAKER” I know it sounds cave mannish, however whenever you speak up in front of a group, YOU = Speaker…like it or not. Unfortunately, most people go into the speaking experience focusing on this: “I CAN’T WAIT FOR THIS TO BE OVER” Sound familiar?...
01 Apr 2016
Tired of Rambling When You Talk….Keep Reading If you’ve ever left a meeting or a conversation saying to yourself, What did I just say? What was I thinking? Why did I keep talking? Don’t worry it happens to a lot of people. It’s not uncommon, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. If you...
11 Sep 2014
Moving your Business from Mediocre to Magnificent You have a fabulous product or service and you know it – people have even told you so. So why aren’t you out there in the world claiming your space???? My friends – enough with showing humility and being humble. The time is NOW to be that magnificent...
11 Sep 2014
A LACK OF MOTIVATION IS NOT THE REASON WHY PEOPLE DON’T SUCCEED Motivation is no one’s “real” problem; it’s a lack of clarity, focus and lack of direction that is the true issue at hand. The problem is that motivation can be a curse if you lack self-awareness, focus and a commitment to “doing the...
03 Sep 2013
8 Habits standing between you and what you want Starting today, stop doing the following… Playing it safe. – Have you ever tucked something of value “in a safe place” out of fear that someone might ruin it or steal it from you?  And then one day woke to the realization that you had hid...
03 Sep 2013
MANAGING CONFLICT: WHEN COMMUNICATION IS NOT ALL SMILES In any type of relationship conflict is basically inevitable.  But conflict itself is not a problem; it’s all about how it’s handled.  Conflict can either bring people together or completely tear them apart. The next time you’re dealing with conflict, keep these tips on effective communication skills...