Enough IS Enough
January 29, 2018
As we approach rehearsal day for a TED-style event, without fail the client asks, “Are you worried about any of the speakers?” We’ve coached hundreds of
Be a leader, ask.
January 21, 2018
This blog is in our series of coaching reflections, where we pick an experience while working with a client in public speaking, keynote talks, TED-Like talks,
Goldilocks inspires to aim beyond “just right.”
January 15, 2018
First, a quick refresher on the classic tale. Goldilocks, after breaking and entering into the empty home of The Three Bears, proceeds to eat the
A talk for the ages.
January 8, 2018
In our classes, we often ask: Who gave the most important vision speech in U.S. history? Someone has always answered: MLK’s “I have a Dream.”
Feedback without a License
January 16, 2016
Wow, what a way to start the year. I didn’t take my own advice. Mid way through a recent assignment (an event featuring 5 different
When reviewing someone else’s presentation, use these lists to help.
March 30, 2015
Last night I coached a young woman who was being interviewed later this week for a $250,000 full ride scholarship to the college of her
Is it really a presentation problem?
July 30, 2014
These are calls I’ve gotten recently from clients, concerned about performances of some of their key women. “She is fine when she’s one-on-one with colleagues,
Make the Voice Memo your friend.
November 12, 2013
In Columbus, we have an awesome business (mainly tech) accelerator called 10x. I was invited to help these 10 companies prepare their final presentations/ demonstrations
How Kit Kat led to TED, told ala Pecha Kucha.
May 15, 2013
So a few years ago I wrote this blog post on how I thought the Pecha Kucha (Japanese for Chit-Chat) was a fun format for an audience but a
Bringing closure to the year, and your talk.
December 6, 2012
As we close out 2012, I have produced another ‘best clips’ video (you may remember the first one on opening hooks), this time, on great