How to Keep Your Expectations Reasonable

How to Keep Your Expectations Reasonable

I got an email from a speaker friend the other day asking; “How do speakers know when they’ve made a meaningful impact?  I feel like my only measurement for success would be a standing ovation, people weeping at my content or maybe a...
Who Are You Trying to Be?

Who Are You Trying to Be?

I was catching up with my friend Mike last week when asked me this; “Who do you compare yourself to as a speaker?” Hmmmm. I told him “I work hard not to compare myself to others.” “Yeah, I get that, but like, who do you watch and...
Why I Quit Striving to Be Authentic

Why I Quit Striving to Be Authentic

Authentic. I hear the word authentic daily in my work. Clients come to me with hope to become more authentic in their presentations, speeches and leadership roles. They want to be more authentic to be the best (fill in the blank). We want to be authentic because it...
A Permanent Solution to a Temporary Problem

A Permanent Solution to a Temporary Problem

My daughter Carmen is twelve and wise beyond her years.  Lots of moms say that about their kids, I know. But if you met her, you’d say it too. Last night, she lost a former teacher in a tragic event. There’s a lot of speculation about his death and the...

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