Why is it so hard to write like we speak?
May 24, 2023
I just took the Miami Writing Institute class. It’s a 4-5 hour online “taste” of what Miami University has been teaching teachers about writing within
Group Presentations: To Do or Not to Do?
May 18, 2023
When a client tells me they want to do a group presentation, my first instinct is to say DON’T DO IT! They take a lot
Stop Using Filler Words in 3 Steps
April 30, 2023
For over a year or more as I walked the halls at a large executive speaking coach client organization, I’d been told about an executive
Go Deep: How to Show and Manage Your Emotions in Public Speaking
September 17, 2019
Emotion. Besides breath, emotion is one of the most underrated attributes of our oratorical treasure chests. Dig deep and you will find it can unlock
In your next presentation, seek the question
August 13, 2019
A while back a friend was invited to speak to the Board of Trustees at his institution. We discussed that while he knew the topic
Stepping out of the Lab: How to Translate Healthcare Insights for Your Audience
December 17, 2018
Our fourth quarter was a super interesting one, just like the first three of 2018. In short, it was a great year. In fact, our
Goldilocks inspires to aim beyond “just right.”
January 15, 2018
First, a quick refresher on the classic tale. Goldilocks, after breaking and entering into the empty home of The Three Bears, proceeds to eat the
Bringing closure to the year, and your talk.
December 6, 2012
As we close out 2012, I have produced another ‘best clips’ video (you may remember the first one on opening hooks), this time, on great
Live from San Diego
December 6, 2012
Last weekend I assisted with prepping some of the speakers for TEDxSanDiego, a wonderful TEDx run by Jack Abbott, a longtime marketing executive in the area.
The Ruthies.
October 27, 2012
As the co-host and lead curator for TEDxColumbus, I’m supposed to act as an information waitress. I help select and then introduce the talks to people