What if your introduction could change your listener’s brains? The reality is…you WILL change your listener’s brains. The real question is HOW you want to change them and WHAT you can do to make that happen. In his 2018 TED talk, Simon Lancaster compares presenters to drug...
Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking and one of the most commonly reported social fears. One way to minimize the fear of public speaking is to remember that you have given hundreds of thousands of presentations in your lifetime. It’s true! Every time you are in...
First impressions matter…so make the first 5 words count. How often do we hear people begin presentations, meetings, classes, etc. with something like “I’m so excited to…”, “Thank you for being here…,” or my favorite “We have a lot to cover so let’s get …” Your brain...
High performers realize that they are the most influential person in their life. Why? Because they have a running dialogue in their head 24/7. For that reason, let’s guard what we think about. In the words of the Apostle Paul, they take “every thought captive.” Research from...
“Communication is merely an exchange of information, but connection is an exchange of our humanity.” ~ Sean Stephenson When you’re human, people are more likely to listen. Here are 5 tips for enhancing communication by increasing human connection. Deactivate fear The best way to take power away from...
My favorite aunt once made a German chocolate cake… and left out the German chocolate. We have a lot in common when it comes to not liking chocolate, but why make a German chocolate cake when you’re getting rid of the German chocolate? The point...
