It’s common to hear “Who would listen to me?” or “I’m not an expert!” when people want to start a new social media page, or podcast, or YouTube channel. They have an idea of what they would like to talk about, but they don’t feel “qualified” to actually talk about it. They think they …
It can feel really intimidating when you’re at the front of the crowd. You’re alone up there. Vulnerable. And you’re not alone in feeling all alone when you’re presenting. But, even if you’re presenting solo – you’re not actually alone. Not at all. Those people out there – in the crowd, on their side …
I have spent most of my adult life speaking in front of others… until April of 2020. Events started getting cancelled + life changed for most of us. As someone who’s entire career consisted of talking to people – it was pretty difficult to learn how to do it all virtually. But, it …
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We all breathe. It’s pretty simple for most of us to do, not difficult to remember to do, + always important to do. But perhaps it’s never more important than when we are on the verge of freaking out… when we’re upset, scared, or feeling pressure. Like the pressure you may feel right …
If the thought of talking to a complete stranger stops your heart, other than a quick “hi, how are you?” to the grocery store cashier, then this is the post for you – holiday conversation starters for any party! I made an entire career out of talking to strangers: chatting to guests before …
There are a lot of benefits to getting in front of an audience + getting your message out but, have you ever thought about the other side of it? What do you stand to lose by staying silent? What if you let your fear get the better of you? What if you chose to …
Myth: You need to have years of experience or be a naturally gifted communicator to be a good public speaker. Take it from me, public speaking is a skill + anyone can become an amazing public speaker with some guidance tips + tricks. My childhood nickname was Mouse because I was so quiet …
One of my all-time favourite pieces of advice to pass along to speakers is to “let your sparkle show”! Sparkle? The thing that makes you, you! When you are happy, at ease, having fun + really, truly being yourself – that’s the sparkle. And it’s the single biggest thing to making your speech …
I am a BIG fan of rituals, good luck charms, a little magic… anything that makes you feel empowered + confident! Crystals can be extremely helpful + powerful when it comes to giving you a boost of confidence, especially if you have an upcoming presentation or event that you are feeling a bit …
