What’s Holding You Back From Telling Your Story?

What’s Holding You Back From Telling Your Story?

We all have stories—moments that shaped us, lessons we’ve learned, and experiences that linger in our hearts. These stories are deeply personal, and sharing them can feel overwhelming, even a little scary. You might feel a tug, a quiet voice inside urging you to...
Unleashing Your Authentic Voice: Lessons from Janis Joplin

Unleashing Your Authentic Voice: Lessons from Janis Joplin

The 1960s were a transformative era, marked by cultural shifts, protests, and an explosion of artistic expression. In the midst of this dynamic period, Janis Joplin emerged as a legendary figure with her unparalleled voice and soul-stirring performances.  As a witness...
Authentic Public Speaking for Writers

Authentic Public Speaking for Writers

On Paper and In Action As a writer, you may be able to put words on a page, but… do you have the confident voice to access your words when you must speak in public? If you don’t feel confident, and if you feel anxiety, doubt yourself, hold yourself back, then what you...
The Perfect Pause

The Perfect Pause

Anticipation The day of my wedding I wanted everything to be perfect: Perfect Man Perfect Location Perfect Dress Perfect Ceremony Perfect Planner All checked off the list but then… As I stood outside the church and the doors opened, the music I was supposed to...
Do You Know About the 4 Shifts?

Do You Know About the 4 Shifts?

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

Most People Don’t Think This is Public Speaking

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...