Do You Know About the 4 Shifts?

Do You Know About the 4 Shifts?

by | Mar 18, 2022 | Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Fear of Speaking, Public Speaking Anxiety, Public Speaking Coaching, Speaking to Groups, Storytelling, Workshops for Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety

4 Shifts of Transformation A few years ago, I created a webinar that some of you may have signed up to watch at one time or another. It’s called The 4 Secrets My Clients Use to Discover Their Authentic Voice and Speak Without Fear. Since it’s been a while,...
An Inside Job

An Inside Job

by | Feb 14, 2022 | Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Essential Speaking, Fear of Speaking, Fearless Public Speaking, Leadership and Public Speaking, Public Speaking Anxiety, Public Speaking Coaching, Public Speaking Tips

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?”

When It Comes to Speaking, Are You an “Orchid” or a “Dandelion?”

by | Aug 4, 2021 | Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Essential Speaking, Events & Programs, Fear of Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Public Speaking Anxiety

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?

Who Do You See in Your Mirror?

by | Jun 27, 2021 | Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Essential Speaking, Fear of Speaking, Fearless Public Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Public Speaking Anxiety, Self Talk

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...
Most People Don’t Think This is Public Speaking

Most People Don’t Think This is Public Speaking

by | May 24, 2021 | Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Fear of Speaking, Fearless Public Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Personal Relationships and Speaking, Public Speaking Anxiety, Public Speaking Tips, Self Talk, Storytelling, Uncategorized

What Is Public Speaking, Really? You might think “public speaking” is about being on a stage with a microphone in hand. The audience sits with rapt attention, or so you wish. But the idea of speaking formally in front of an audience is only a narrow description of...