An Inside Job
Where the Fear Lives People come to me because they are afraid of speaking up in public. And it’s not always just getting on a stage and giving a presentation. A lot of times it’s just being in a meeting, needing to raise their hand and offer an opinion....
When It Comes to Speaking, Are You an “Orchid” or a “Dandelion?”
Two Types of Speakers What are you when it comes to public speaking, an “orchid” or a “dandelion?” I came across the “orchid” and “dandelion” concept when I listened to an interview with W. Thomas Boyce. M.D. talking about his book, The Orchid and the Dandelion: Why...
Who Do You See in Your Mirror?
Seeing Your Self I just received this question from one of my students about the mirror exercise I offered in a recent video… “How long would it be best for me to stay in front of the mirror?” My answer…. Remember it needs to be a small mirror, one that is handheld...
A Powerful Tool to Calm Your Nerves
A Powerful Question I received an email from one of my writing mentors, Naomi Rose, and I want to pass on to you a question she presented. It’s a powerful tool you can use to help calm your nerves whenever you have speaking anxiety (or any anxiety, really) Naomi...
