Presence! Don’t be boring — make sure your story has the secret sauce!
This post focuses on understanding the purpose and components of a story -- really the secret sauce. Without these, stories often go on and on and you run the risk [...]
Presence! What do you do when you flub a line?
If you're like me, sometimes, just sometimes, you forget the words you wanted to use when you are speaking or telling a story, or in my case, singing a song. [...]
How To Push Past Storytelling Discomfort ~ Why Storytelling In Different Forms Is Important
Welcome to this edition of YourCast, where you'll find quick tips on speaking, leadership and communication skills. If you enjoy this, share it with your network! They can sign up [...]
How Something as Simple as a “Puppy” Can Create Storytelling Happiness!
Imagine, for a moment, you’re sitting in your favorite chair and your loved one plops a brightly wrapped gift in your lap. “What’s this?” you ask. “Open it and see,” [...]
What Is Speaking Mastery and How Do You Get It?
Ten thousand hours. That's what I've heard it takes to master anything. Ten thousand hours. I believe it. I remember walking into a National Speakers Association meeting 12 years ago. I [...]