One of the things that I have learned over many years of speaking and trying so hard to do everything perfectly is that this goal creates nothing but angst and pain. Trying to control how you are perceived by certain people is like trying to change the weather. This...

Being the most authentic and expressive version of ourselves is the best way to build a genuine connection with our audience. But when it comes to charisma, we often think of it as something that some people have and others don’t. So today, I want you to feel...

We love to listen to people who make us laugh. Laughing feels awesome, no question. Yet, it's not the only way to make your audience feel awesome... or inspired, or inspired and motivated - whatever you want them to feel. The fact is, you don't have to be funny to be...

There is one resource in my ever-growing speaker's toolbox that I use every time I have to craft a talk, no matter the circumstances. Some of you may have already downloaded my get Started Speaking Guide, but this episode is all about squeezing the most out of one...

Picture this: You’re delivering a high-stakes presentation to a room full of high-level executives and potential clients. These are the kind of people who are going to earn you big money and change the trajectory of your career or business. It’s intense and...

Feeling total faith in your ability to perform as a speaker is not easy. Even though I’ve been speaking publically since I was in high school, I still have to deal with the anxiety and anticipation of that moment when my name is called and I take to the stage. So, is...

Facilitating a Q&A can be a pretty anxiety-ridden experience and approaching it in a way that is impactful for everyone participating, as well as your general audience, can be tricky to achieve. As thought leaders and speakers, I think I speak for all of us when I...

I can't wait for you to hear all the gems from my conversation with this week's guest As a weight-loss coach for powerhouse women, Caryn Gillen had to figure out how to navigate the discussion around women and weight-loss in a world where this message can be tricky,...

On the podcast this week, I am so excited to share a truly delightful conversation I had with Shannon Stowell. Shannon is the CEO of the Adventure Travel Trade Association and I had the pleasure of working with him on his TEDx talk. As a thought leader within his...

The more we put ourselves out there to serve others, the more feedback we get; and, of course, not all of that feedback is positive. No matter how much praise we receive, it always seems that the criticisms and the hard-to-hear feedback are what impacts us the most. ...

One of the most regular concerns I hear from my clients and other speakers is that they are afraid that they're going to bore their audience. On this episode of Beyond Applause, I'm going to help nip that fear in the bud by sharing with you a (pretty much) failsafe...

This week, I am so excited to be talking to the one and only Susan Hyatt, Master Certified Life and Business Coach and all-around badass. Susan specializes in helping women get more of whatever they want – whether it’s more money, more media recognition, more...