Speak Like A Pro!

Listen Here On Apple Podcasts Is giving a presentation really the number one fear that people have? Not everyone agrees with that old study, but what we can agree on is that speaking makes people anxious… sometimes, very anxious. Bestselling author and professional...

Focus On The Sauce

Full Disclosure:  I don’t want to disappoint too many of you, but Rob Jolles is no chef.  I do enjoy watching, however, some of the competitions involving cooking. It was in one of these shows where I got a wonderful lesson in cooking, along with a timely reminder...

The Power Of Infectious Energy

When it comes to an actual delivery, I don’t suffer from Zoom fatigue, and I sincerely appreciate the various delivery options available like breakout rooms, polls, chats, video, PowerPoint, and more.  I back that up with a professional backdrop, a powerful...

Your Slide Deck Tells A Tale

At the risk of sounding a bit arrogant, I’m going to make the following statement: All I need to see is your slide deck, and I will learn what I need to know about your presentation and how you’ll do as a presenter. I told you I might come off a little boastful, but...

What Song Will They Sing?

Once upon a time, I dreamed of being an actor.  This dream was fueled by a steady diet of watching war movies at home with my dad, going to movies with my brother and watching Lewis Martin movies alone.  The first job I ever had was working as an usher at a movie...

Planting a Seed for Commitment

Many years ago, I remember watching an old Woody Allen move called “Annie Hall.”  It wasn’t my favorite movie, but there was one particular scene I really connected with.  Woody Allen was on a first date with Diane Keaton, and he was nervous about the first kiss that...