Public Speaking

You're sharp and persuasive in every other room. Then leadership walks in and a smaller, more careful version of you shows up. Here's why that happens, and how to present to senior leadership as yourself.

You've read the tips. You know to breathe, slow down, use a bridge phrase. And you still froze. Here's what's actually happening, and what it takes to stop it.

There is no single best public speaking course. Every program I joined had something genuinely valuable, and every program had something missing. Most failed for the same reason — they taught information or they gave practice, almost never both. The ones that tried both usually got each piece half-right.

In this article, we explore some use-cases of considering anxiety medication for Public Speaking. Does it work? What are other alternatives if you don't want to take medication?

I LOVE verbal bridges (AKA 'anticipation hooks'). They make public speaking easier and so much more fun.I'll share my 30 favorite bridges over 3 posts. Please keep this list to yourself :).

I LOVE verbal bridges (AKA 'anticipation hooks'). They make public speaking easier and so much more fun. I'll share my 30 favorite bridges over 3 posts. Please keep this list to yourself :).

Great speakers don’t just 'present' their stuff. They talk to people. At least, that's how they make it feel for the audience. You know those good presenters who just seem present, passionate and engaging? That's what I strive for.