Over the last 13 years of my work, I’ve had the amazing opportunity of working with many thought leaders and speakers all across the spectrum. And there’s something I’ve noticed only recently as the common thread running between them, something that makes them the...

Anyone who has had to present information to a group of people will tell you how much anxiety can come from getting asked a question that you don’t have the answer to. I know what it is like to want to serve with your message while having fear around appearing as if...

Every year for my birthday I like to spend quiet time out in nature. I visited Catawba Falls this year, in Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina. There was a breathtaking view there, particularly the butterfly sanctuary, and if you have ever tried taking pictures...

The key to successful branding lies in finding the right words to express what your purpose and promise is in your business. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a conversation I had with Amber Williams, a master brand strategist that helped me get clear on the message...

I started this week by recording a twenty-minute podcast that will never air since I wasn’t recording! But I pushed through and rerecorded this episode for you since I believe it is so important, particularly for the next couple of months. As we come out of the time...

People are wired to pursue things that make them feel pleasure and help them to manage pain. Sometimes, this plays out in positive ways. Other times, this desire to avoid our feelings manifests in buffering activities like overdrinking and overeating. My guest today...

My friends, have you ever needed to figure out a solution to a problem and worked yourself up into a thought storm trying to solve it? Have you found, like I have, that typically that only causes stress and stagnancy in our ideas? When you are trying really hard to...

It is necessary for us to examine ourselves and our businesses regularly, paying special attention to how we reach out to people of diverse backgrounds with what we do. As a white woman committed to integrity and care in my thought leadership, it was eye-opening and...

Having received my second vaccine shot, I am thinking more about the future of the speaking industry after this COVID pandemic. It isn’t just me, either friends! I have so many clients asking me new questions about the future. That is why I want to talk with you about...

Our brains don’t pay attention to boring things, but what’s beautiful is that what’s boring to one person is fascinating to another. When it comes to sharing your ideas, you should be bringing your full heart and soul and excitement to your audience, and this week,...