Does the thought of public speaking make your heart leap — in terror? ​ What happens next? Do you judge yourself for being nervous? Do you feel inadequate to play the role of “speaker”? Do you wish you could figure out how the heck to just get it over with? I promise you that you are not alone. Anticipating being seen and heard can feel very vulnerable, and our insecurities often jump to the surface when we are asked to speak to a group. However, with some simple changes in

As a public speaking coach, I get asked about A LOT of different topics. How do I make my topic more engaging? How do I speak to camera and not feel totally self-conscious? But, the number one topic that I get asked about - and the number one experience that my clients struggle with is… NERVES! 😨 Yep. No matter people's ages, professions, levels of expertise, or backgrounds, nerves are the #1 topic they want to discuss. More specifically, they want to rid themselves o

Welp, it's time to talk about that dreaded experience...NERVES! Nerves can be so sneaky, can't they? They hijack your excitement and turn your brain into a scramble. It's no wonder why you would avoid speaking opportunities - even great ones - to avoid feeling nervous. Why would you go out of your way to suffer, am I right?! In fact, here is a typical conversation I have with new clients: ME: What drew you to public speaking coaching? CLIENT: I hate public speaking. I

If you've ever coached with me, you've probably heard me say that presenting is the art of being present. When you're in front of your team or a client or a room full of strangers, being present means… 🌞 Thinking clearly 🌞 Listening intently 🌞 Trusting your flow 🌞 Truly connecting with your audience (instead of talking at them) 🌞 Gaining their trust 🌞 Potentially raising your earning potential On the flip side, not being present means… 🌩 Trying to replicate e

I used to believe that the more skilled I was, the less nervous I would be. Years ago, as an actress, I figured that the more training I had, the less anxious I would feel before performances and auditions. But, somehow, the opposite was true. Sigh. The more I worked on my craft, the higher my standards became to get things “right”. I wanted everything to be 100% emotionally truthful. Authentic. Natural. Spontaneous. These aren’t bad things to want. I LOVE perfo

Which comes first - your confidence or your presentation message? 🥚🐔🥚🐔🥚🐔🥚🐔🥚🐔🥚🐔🥚🐔🥚🐔 After supporting one-on-one clients to create presentations that feel alive, relevant, and relatable for over two decades, I have a strong opinion on this. Ready for it? Here's my answer. They feed each other. CONFIDENCE ←→ PRESENTATION As your confidence in knowing who your audience is grows, your presentation gets stronger.💪 As your presentation gets more clear