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Preparation Playlist
Top 3 Shows on Preparation: How much time should we spend preparing? How do we know when we’re really ready? How does my practicing affect my presenting? These are great and really important questions that determine much of what happens in the moment. Here are some greatest hits on the how we can prepare better: […]
Mastering Your Mindset Playlist
Want to MASTER YOUR MINDSET: Mindset is one of those things that we feel we should have mastered… I mean, if we’re speaking and out front and a thought leader, why do we also struggle sometimes? EVERY speaker I know struggles with mindset from time to time – even those who have NO reason to […]
Authenticity Playlist
Embrace your Authentic Voice We know how important authenticity is… and yet, it’s often hard to truly show up and be our imperfect selves in the moment out front. It’s a vulnerable position – but our connection to the audience depends on our ability to embrace our imperfections. Here are some greatest hits on the […]
Delivering Your Talk Playlist
Speaking has often been described – especially in those high-stakes moments – as an ‘out of body’ experience. But – speaking is decidedly an IN-THE-BODY experience, and how we use our bodies, move through the space, and integrate our content determines how impactful our crafted content will be. Here are some show highlights about Delivering […]
Writing Your Talk Playlist
Sitting down to start creating your talk can be daunting, and feel like it’s all resting on creating something brilliant right out of the gate. But creating a talk is an iterative process that requires dedication, creativity – and a healthy dose of courage. Here are some greatest hits on writing your talk – and […]
Ted Talks Watchlist
TED Talks… Aw, the iconic and sought-after TED Talk. They have revolutionized the speaking world, and opened it up to thought leaders of all stripes. And they’re on the bucket-list of EVERY speaker I know! Here are some greatest hits on TED Talks – including some of my favorite TED Talks of all time! TED […]
Storytelling Playlist
Top 5 Shows on Storytelling: Storytelling is THE most important tool we have as speakers and leaders. When we can tell stories with authenticity, clarity and courage – along with a good dose of skill – we can ignite a powerful catalyst for our ideas and movements. And, stories are the KEY to audience engagement! […]
199: 3 Ways to Protect Your Presentation Prep Time
People ask me all the time: How long should it take to prep for this big talk? My answer is typically: More than you think. With incredibly busy lives, juggling way more than one thing at a time – prepping for our talks often gets squeezed. Add onto that the mental and emotional challenge of developing […]