3 Costly Humor Mistakes Which Derail the Impact of Your Speeches and Stories

3 Costly Humor Mistakes Which Derail the Impact of Your Speeches and Stories

It’s common knowledge in speaking circles that humor greatly increases the impact of your message. But, there’s a caveat. Your humor must be relevant and appropriate for each audience. Therefore, let’s take a look at three common mistakes that hurt your impact and...
Stop Telling Just ANY Story

Stop Telling Just ANY Story

3 Keys to Crafting Stories People WANT To Hear Maybe it’s because of the work I do — presentation skills and storytelling coaching — but it feels like everywhere I look, someone is promoting storytelling. Organizations like TED and TEDx are built upon the power of...

Use THE CODE to Increase Your Influence as a Speaker

Have you ever listened to a story and felt an emotional connection to the speaker, but didn’t know why? It was because you experienced THE CODE. What’s THE CODE? It is biochemical responses in your body when you hear a sensory-rich narrative. Research proves that...

Would Your Speech Appeal to Mother Teresa?

“If I look at the mass, I will never act. If I look at the one, I will” ~ Mother Teresa Would your next speech appeal to people like Mother Teresa? Not because she was a Saint, but because she understood the power of individual stories.    The book ‘Made to Stick’...