There is no branding, strategy or re-vamp of your website that will create even half the impact that simply connecting in with your own excited energy in your business will bring. Struggling in business and wondering what to do to solve business problems is normal,...

Story has become a buzzword in the business world. While we know we need to tell more stories, and to do it strategically, it’s still mysterious for many how to do that effectively. There’s no better way to learn the art and best practices of storytelling than to talk...

The moment you need a story - in crafting a speech, a current conversation, writing your book, for example - is the hardest moment to come up with a great story.  Knowing that story is a compelling way to bring a concept to life, to draw in attention or to make your...

When you know you are called to use your voice, expertise, and message to serve in our world, that desire can burn strong, even hot at times. It’s not just about saying the thing, telling the story… it’s about feeling fully expressed when you do it.  And yet,...

In order to make a difference with your message, you’ve got to get the attention of the person or people you want to impact. Whether you’re delivering a TEDx talk, a keynote speech or having a difficult conversation with your partner or teenager, the fundamentals of...

It feels amazing to be in the flow of doing great work. Sometimes it’s hard to stop - to step away long enough to have a proper meal or get a full night’s sleep. And for short bursts of time, this can be just fine, if it doesn’t happen too often.  When you spend too...

There is a difference between being an expert speaker and a transformational speaker. They aren’t mutually exclusive - some of our most influential thought leaders show up in both capacities.  Kris McGuigan knows how to weave expertise and transformation together with...

You know that jaw-dropping feeling when you watch a musician hit those impossible notes, or play that unbelievably complex piano piece… that sense that something even bigger and more magical than practice and great training is at play.  This is when we use words like:...

The most common type of question I get is: How did they do it? How did they get the 5-figure speaking gig? How did they land the interview in the media or on that amazing podcast? What does it take to really, truly build a business and/or meaningful impact on your...

As we grow in our careers, influence and leadership, our opportunities to shine and serve bigger audiences increase substantially. It’s both a natural part of the process and one that can catch us off guard with the new things we need to consider and learn.  One of...