5 Signs You Have The Expert’s Curse
I had a call with a prospective client last year who struggled in a very particular way. She had a consistent, reliable 1-on-1 coaching business serving her ideal clientele. Except, that was as far as she was able to take her work. Because, as you can imagine, by...
How to Land the First 15 Seconds of Your Speech (Without Making a Critical Mistake)
Many speakers start their speech with politeness and appreciation. But believe it or not, this is a highly misguided way to make a first impression. There are some who even report back that this winds up causing audience members to tune them out and spend half the...
How to Write a Persuasive Speech Outline in 5 Minutes
Motivating others can be difficult under the best of circumstances, but giving a persuasive speech can feel downright impossible. People can hold onto their stance with absolute conviction. If you’re trying to persuade them that they can lose weight or to take a stand...
5 Mistakes Most Public Speakers Make
If you have a keynote speech, TEDx talk, or another kind of public speaking gig coming up, you may be struggling with how to write a speech for when you’re up on that stage. What is the sort of content that is going to really impact your audience? And while your work...
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I help people find the words to express their unique value. For it is when we can set ourselves apart in a compelling way that others will flock to us and want to know more.