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EP 134:  Why it’s so hard to say what you want to say

EP 134: Why it’s so hard to say what you want to say

by Michelle Barry Franco | Podcast, Public Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Anxiety, Unleashed | 0 comments

If you struggle to say what you really want to say, you are not alone. And the thing is, it's not your fault. It's actually built into our patriarchal system that you question yourself and stay smaller and quieter. When we shine a light on this, though, we have a...

10 THINGS I’M TAKING AWAY FROM MY #10ThingsProject

by Michelle Barry Franco | 10 Things Project, Public Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Anxiety, Speaking Delivery Skills | 0 comments

Friends! It’s the last day of January. This means I DID IT! I missed a few days while on retreat (I’m ok with this) but I published a full 10 Things list almost every day in January. **10 THINGS I’M TAKING AWAY FROM MY #10ThingsProject Some things I’m taking away from...

10 HABITS: 5 UNHELPFUL & 5 HELPFUL

by Michelle Barry Franco | 10 Things Project, Public Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Anxiety, Speaking Delivery Skills | 0 comments

My friend Pam Dibbs suggested a habits list. I resisted because, honestly, I’m the most unruly ever right now. Do I even have habits? Are they all bad habits?   The inquiry inspired me to explore so I here’s a list. **10 HABITS: 5 UNHELPFUL & 5 HELPFUL** Let’s get the...

10 THINGS I DO ON WEEKENDS

by Michelle Barry Franco | 10 Things Project, Public Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Anxiety, Speaking Delivery Skills | 0 comments

It’s a snowy Saturday. Nothing sparkles more magically than sunshine on snow. It reminds me of our years living in Bend, Oregon, when we were first married. I love snow out my window but I’m not a big fan of being outside in it. So, I’m sitting here in bed trying to...

10 THINGS WE MAKE FOR DINNER

by Michelle Barry Franco | 10 Things Project, Public Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Anxiety, Speaking Delivery Skills | 0 comments

I LOVE hearing what people have for dinner! I think it’s because I find it a never-ending struggle to create ease in our dinner planning. We have two vegetarians, one vegan, one who doesn’t eat red meat and one who eats all meat but hates mushrooms and peas. It’s kind...

10 THINGS I SAY ALMOST EVERY DAY AS A MAMA

by Michelle Barry Franco | 10 Things Project, Public Speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Anxiety, Speaking Delivery Skills | 0 comments

I like to think of myself as creative, dynamic and very in the moment. And yet, I end up saying a whole lot of the same things over and over again each day with my girls. Is it just me? **10 THINGS I SAY ALMOST EVERY DAY AS A MAMA** Here are some things I say pretty...
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