Your mind can be full of clear, well-formed thoughts. You may have even rehearsed exactly what you want to say. But the moment the attention lands on you? Your chest feels tight, your voice becomes quieter than you intended, and the words you had ready suddenly...
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...
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...
The Birth of a New Idea Can you believe how drastically things changed during quarantine? We’re not out of the woods yet, but hopefully, that time is coming soon. How different will our relationships look– will our communication look– once we emerge?...
Fear at 40 Why did I wait until I was 40 to face my fear of speaking? I can name reasons, but here’s the truth… I was afraid to face my fear. Even though I had my Phd. in Psychology and was helping people with their fears I was able to avoid my own inner terror. I...
I just saw Bruce Springsteen’s Broadway show on Netflix… and now I’m a total fan of “the boss”. It’s an awesome performance based on his book, Born to Run. And if you’re interested in learning about “speaking from your essence,” I think you’ll want to check it...