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When My Boss Sent Me Into the Walk-In Refrigerator to Scream: A Powerful Lesson in Leadership Presence
When My Boss Sent Me to the Walk-In to Scream Sometimes the greatest lesson in leadership doesn’t happen in the boardroom—it happens in the middle of chaos. When I first moved to New York City to pursue a career […]
Mine Your Unique Gifts to Uplevel Your Presentations
Mine Your Unique Gifts to Uplevel Your Presentations I still remember sitting across from a prestigious New York talent agent as a young actress. She scanned my resume, then fired question after question: “How good are you at comedy?” “Extremely […]
Imagine Your Last Lecture: Create a Signature Keynote That Truly Matters
Imagine Your Last Lecture Ron had built, bought, and sold multiple successful businesses. Now, in the middle of his life and career, he felt a persistent pull to do something new: create a signature keynote presentation that captured the lessons […]
18 Reasons to Be Thankful as a Speaker (Especially During the Holidays)
As the holidays approach, gratitude becomes a theme we hear everywhere—but for speakers, it’s more than a seasonal sentiment. It’s a powerful mindset shift that strengthens your confidence, presence, and impact every time you step on a stage or into […]
How to Deliver a Meaningful Eulogy: Stepping Up When It Matters
How to Deliver a Eulogy How to Deliver a Eulogy: Public speaking comes in many forms. Sometimes it’s pitching a new product, giving a keynote that inspires, presenting quarterly results, or making a toast at a wedding. All of these […]
Charismatic Presence and a Hunt For Morels
Charismatic Presence: A few nights ago, my friend Carrie Hensel sent a short text that instantly rearranged my plans: “I did a story about Morel mushroom hunting on CBS Detroit. It comes out tonight at 6pm. Come to Fraser’s Pub […]
The Power of Genuine Human Connection | Presence & Compassion in Action
Genuine human connection… I knew something was wrong the moment she crumpled into the plastic airport lounge chair across from me. Her eyes were red and swollen. A crumpled tissue trembled in her hand. But the real giveaway was the […]