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What My Granddaughter Taught Me about Communication
A few people have asked about my recent trip to Disney World with my daughter and her family. “Did you…
Better Decisions Start With Better Communication
When people think about decision-making, they often focus on analysis: gathering facts, weighing options, calculating risks, and choosing the best…
Clarity Before Charisma
Many communication coaches focus heavily on delivery. They teach confidence, gestures, vocal variety, executive presence, storytelling, eye contact, posture, pauses,…
Stop Rambling in Interviews: Use CARB
Beyond STAR: Use CARB to Answer Behavior-Based Interview Questions with Business Impact Most professionals know they should prepare stories for…
How to Manage Emotion During a Wedding Speech
If you are worried about getting emotional during a wedding speech, you are not alone. Here are simple, practical tips to help you stay grounded, recover smoothly, and deliver your speech with sincerity and composure.
Every Talk Is Either Practice or Positioning
Most people think of presentations as something to prepare for… deliver… and move on from. A meeting.A team update.A conference…
A Simple Structure for a Memorable Wedding Toast
If you’ve been asked to give a wedding toast, you may be feeling honored, excited, and a little nervous. That’s…
Most Speakers Focus on Their Topic. That’s the Problem.
When people prepare a presentation, they usually start with their topic. Leadership.Communication.AI.Strategy. And that makes sense. You need something to…
Why Some Speakers Move Up & Others Stay Stuck
A few years ago, I was working with a client—very smart, very experienced, great at what he did. He had…