Two Secrets About Why You’re NOT Afraid Of Public Speaking

Two Secrets About Why You’re NOT Afraid Of Public Speaking

Look at any list of fears, and one of, if not the top listed is (cue spooky music): Public speaking But, is it our biggest fear? Since an early age, you’ve been standing in front of other people and talking. Public speaking isn’t the horrible, fear-inducing monster...
Executive Directors, Are These 5 Communication Mistakes Costing Your Association?

Executive Directors, Are These 5 Communication Mistakes Costing Your Association?

Associations are pivotal in offering resources, knowledge, and networking opportunities for various professionals. Yet, they often face hurdles in establishing effective communication. Major communication challenges can cost you money and reduce your influence with...
Speakers, Here Are Three Reasons Why You WANT To Make Your Audience UN-comfortable

Speakers, Here Are Three Reasons Why You WANT To Make Your Audience UN-comfortable

Professional speakers primary goal is to engage, educate, and inspire our audiences, with some entertainment mixed in. With this in mind, it’s important to make our audiences feel good and uplifted when we speak, right? Are you sure about that? It seems...
Three Simple Steps To Increase Your Influence &  Impact

Three Simple Steps To Increase Your Influence & Impact

How To Listen For More Effective Communication In our fast-paced world, effective communication is more critical than ever. While we often associate this skill with speaking or expressing ourselves, true understanding and connection require a different approach: 3-E...

The Pitfalls of “Tell Them What You’re Going to Tell Them; Tell Them; Tell Them What You Told Them”

In the world of speaking, just as in other industries, some clichés are valuable. Others are outdated. One such clichéd speaking admonition is: “Tell them what you’re going to tell them. Tell them. Tell them what you told them.” On the surface, this makes sense. It’s...
Want To Relate To Your Next Audience? Include THIS Key Moment

Want To Relate To Your Next Audience? Include THIS Key Moment

“I’ve had it! I can’t take any more! Something has to change!” Think about a time in your life when you felt that way. You may have said those words about a business relationship, company or financial challenge. Each of us has at some point felt like this....