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Is My Personal Story Powerful Enough

Is My Personal Story Powerful Enough

by Michelle Barry Franco | Public Speaking Tips, Thought Leadership, Virtual Speaking Tips | 0 comments

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...
How to Surrender on Stage

How to Surrender on Stage

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

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...
Best of 2020 Podcast—Part 2: Stuck, No Idea What to Say & Hiding

Best of 2020 Podcast—Part 2: Stuck, No Idea What to Say & Hiding

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

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...
Best of 2020 Podcast—Part 1: Clarity, Speaking Anxiety & Transformation

Best of 2020 Podcast—Part 1: Clarity, Speaking Anxiety & Transformation

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

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....
How to Use Storytelling in Speaking

How to Use Storytelling in Speaking

by Michelle Barry Franco | Public Speaking Tips, Virtual Speaking Tips | 0 comments

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...
Telling your Vulnerable Story

Telling your Vulnerable Story

by Michelle Barry Franco | Speaking Anxiety, Virtual Speaking Tips | 0 comments

Sharing our personal and vulnerable story can feel scary. I want you to know there is a way to share your stories that takes care of you and others who are “characters” in your story. In this video, I share the deeply personal moment when I realized I...

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