On stage, at virtual events and in compelling content

Like so many people, we’ve been listening to our share of podcasts over the past year. In fact 55% of the US population has listened to a podcast. One of the great things about podcasts is that you can multitask while listening and it’s an easy way to catch up

Here’s a secret: Nobody was born a knockout speaker. It took having a real reason to show up, practice, and train to deliver a presentation that kept the audience engaged, enthusiastic and off their smartphones. As you prepare to take your personal brand on stage or in a virtual event,

As charismatic as you are, without quality graphics and compelling visuals you’re going to be fighting an uphill battle for your audience’s attention. Too often we see a fresh and unique viewpoint diluted on-stage due to a lack of quality presentation materials. It doesn’t take a professional designer to make

One of the challenges of engaging narratives is that too often we find that we aren’t necessarily the right person to tell the story. Maybe your perspective is valid, interesting and engaging, but the nuances of the topic demand an alternative view or a devil’s advocate to truly open the

Once you’ve established your vision in, you may have some ideas that you feel have the potential as a speaking topic. If not, no problem. As you begin to brainstorm topics, take a minute to reflect on what drives you daily. The topic should never be product- focused (unless it’s

You must have intention to guide your messaging. These are the central ideas, trends, and predictions that underpin each of the presentations you will give. As a thought leader, you have a unique perspective on where the world is headed. This is a great time to dig deep into your