How to Speak Confidently: Your Guide to Public Speaking Mastery (Part 2)

How to Speak Confidently: Your Guide to Public Speaking Mastery (Part 2)

In Part 1 of this article, we discussed ways to overcome negative thinking to build confidence in speaking. Part two is a step-by-step guide focused on the output of your newfound confidence — planning and delivering your presentation. There is no magic involved, just practical habits you can adopt to turn group presentations into a repeatable, cookie-cutter process that can work for any speaking challenge. The public speaking tips in this two-part guide can help [...]
A Secret of the Best Keynote Speakers

A Secret of the Best Keynote Speakers

What it takes to make it in the world of public speaking. Loyalty, relatability, trustworthiness - these are elements necessary to a solid connection and relationship. My lovely wife, Randi, holds these expectations of me - and I of her - because we know we are at our best when we have these. Yet, this concept isn’t always clear when we start applying it to our work - or especially when we apply it to [...]
Why a Supportive Environment is Critical for Team Resilience in the Workplace

Why a Supportive Environment is Critical for Team Resilience in the Workplace

Your workforce will benefit from multiple layers of support if they are to be productive and resilient in the performance of their work. When you develop a positive environment for your employees, you will see remarkable progress in your team as a whole and within each individual member. But how do you create a motivating and supportive environment for your staff without overspending? The good news is that building resilient teams can be accomplished with [...]
Building Resilience In the Face of Extreme Loss & Grief

Building Resilience In the Face of Extreme Loss & Grief

What extreme loss and grief can teach us about our own resilience. I recently celebrated the birth of my very first grandchild, Nakoa. My own beautiful daughter is now experiencing life through the new and incredible lens of parenthood. And every time I think of little Nakoa or the blessing of watching my own child have one of her own, my heart breaks wide open and overflows with love and gratitude. If you’ve got children [...]
How to Speak Confidently: Your Guide to Public Speaking Mastery (Part 1)

How to Speak Confidently: Your Guide to Public Speaking Mastery (Part 1)

This is the first of a two-part series to help you develop confidence in speaking. This article will explain how to build inner confidence, and How to Speak Confidently Part 2 will address the output of your new-found confidence in public speaking.  There are no gimmicks or shortcuts to learn how to talk confidently, but there are practical changes you can make that will help you thrive in the public speaking arena—not just survive it. [...]