Your hands get sweaty. Your throat tightens. Courtesy of speaking anxiety! You feel your gut tighten into a knot. Your head is too full and too foggy to think clearly. Your heart is racing…no, you aren’t about to step into a Nascar vehicle or being chased by a...
When I was 15 years old my high school teachers handed me a note in class that brought devastating news. In a way, that is only clear by looking backward, that day set me on a totally unexpected path for the work of my life as well. In this video, I share the story of...
There’s something about a speaker who shows up full-tilt, in whatever their style, that captivates our attention. Maybe it’s because we spend our lives so conscious of ourselves — how we look, what we are doing and saying — that when someone is willing to look...
One of the things that strikes me most about parenting is the number of times a week that I think to myself, “I have no idea what to say or do right now…” If you’re like me, that same sentence has been playing in your head about so many things this wild year. Our...
As we round out this year filled with the unexpected, it’s fascinating to notice which of the Brilliance at Work podcast episodes were the biggest hit with our listening audience and earned a spot on our Best of 2020 list. The answer won’t surprise you, I’m sure....
I'll never forget the moment I stood on a stage in San Francisco — the ONLY person in the spotlight — and completely forgot what I was going to say next. Watch this video to hear that story and learn more about how to use storytelling in speaking. For...
I am a speaking coach who helps mission-driven leaders, coaches and creatives say ‘yes’ to their calling, step into their expert selves, and serve others through sharing the stories only they can tell.
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