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The Invisible Skill Behind Every Memorable Speech/Keynote/Presentation: Inventional Thinking and the Power of Story Shaping
Interested in learning more about speechwriting and public speaking courses? Find my courses here . Most people think of a great talk...
7 days ago


The Emotional Logic of Great Talks: Why some speakers connect and others collapse
Emotion guides the audience from where they are to where you want them to go.
If you try to start with inspiration but haven’t earned their trust or curiosity, it won’t land. If you push too hard too early, they shut down.
May 12


Your voice isn't lost. It’s just buried under what you think you should sound like.
I’ve had the privilege of helping a lot of people, especially mid-career professionals, rediscover something they didn’t even realize they’d misplaced: Their voice.
May 8


Why “Telling Your Story” Isn’t Enough: The Power of Story Shaping vs. Storytelling
Why we need to move beyond storytelling to story shaping if we want to create resonance and impact.
May 6


3 Tips to start writing that keynote
Interested in learning more about speechwriting and public speaking courses? Find my courses here . Conference season is here! With...
Aug 11, 2023


3 Ways to eliminate unclear communication
Do you get blank stares after you’ve tried to explain something? Here are three ways to stop using unclear communication.
Jul 6, 2023


You want to give a TEDx Talk? Here's where you start.
Interested in learning more about speechwriting and public speaking courses? Find my courses here . As a #TEDx curator and...
Jun 23, 2023


How to approach your speaking presentation. 4 tips to prepare.
Interested in learning more about speechwriting and public speaking courses? Find my courses here . Have you heard the statistic that...
Jun 18, 2023


Communicating to Influence: How to develop an idea for spoken and written word.
Interested in learning more about speechwriting and public speaking courses? Find my courses here . Coming up with an idea is easy....
Jun 8, 2023


The Worst Advice for College Admissions Applications
Interested in learning more about speechwriting and public speaking courses? Find my courses here . Writing your Common Application...
Oct 3, 2022


How to start brainstorming your college admission and scholarship essays.
Interested in learning more about speechwriting and public speaking courses? Find my courses here . I recently began working with a...
Aug 15, 2022


Is hiring a college admissions coach worth it?
Interested in learning more about speechwriting and public speaking courses? Find my courses here . I get it. You wonder if hiring a...
Aug 15, 2022


How to use the ceremonial storytelling genre.
Interested in learning more about speechwriting and public speaking courses? Find my courses here . Storytelling genres are, most...
Aug 11, 2022


How to polish your public speaking. Start with these three things.
Interested in learning more about speechwriting and public speaking courses? Find my courses here . Polishing your delivery is easier...
Aug 9, 2022


How do you want the audience to feel?
Interested in learning more about speechwriting and public speaking courses? Find my courses here . This may seem like an odd topic....
Aug 4, 2022


What are storytelling genres? And how to use them.
Interested in learning more about speechwriting and public speaking courses? Find my courses here . What are storytelling genres?...
Jul 28, 2022


College Application Timeline. Know when to submit your application and scholarship essays.
Interested in learning more about speechwriting and public speaking courses? Find my courses here . My guess is that you're stressed...
Jul 27, 2022


Here's the secret formula for a TED Talk. Storytelling genres.
Interested in learning more about speechwriting and public speaking courses? Find my courses here . I get asked this a lot: What's the...
Jul 26, 2022
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