February 17, 2015
When the spotlight shines to brightly, share it with others
I recently coached a really sharp and personable senior high tech executive. His communication is impeccable…in conversation. But when he
February 3, 2015
Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.
-William Arthur Ward Compelling speakers have a knack for making their audiences curious. By igniting interest in this way,
January 21, 2015
Sweet Dreams Lead to Sweeter Speeches
"Did you get a good night's sleep the night prior?" This is the first question I ask students and clients
January 6, 2015
Friends and Framing Can Reduce Presentation Anxiety
The past month or so has proved insightful for those interested in managing speaking anxiety. To begin, Chapman University asked
December 23, 2014
The Secret to Handling Those Awkward Speaking Moments
A lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business explains how you can navigate tricky communication situations. By Matt Abrahams When you are
December 9, 2014
Help Your Kids (and Yourself) Deliver Great Presentations!
What an auspicious occasion! In my twenty plus year career as a communication professor and presentation coach, I have never
November 25, 2014
3 Techniques for Managing Speaking Anxiety (Video)
Here's a new video of mine discussing three specific techniques you can easily use to help increase your confidence when
November 12, 2014
Three Apps Every Presenter Should Have
As I prepare to offer a new class on effective virtual communication, I have been exploring tools that can help
October 28, 2014
Audience Connection Matters: What I learned at the US Conference on AIDS
Recently, I provided some presentation coaching to the keynote speakers for this year’s US Conference on AIDS. I really
October 15, 2014
The Secret to Rocking Your Next Presentation
Published in Inc.com Of all the tools and techniques a speaker can use to make a presentation more effective, the simple