When you’re tasked with delivering an important presentation, you probably spend a lot of time creating it. You make sure every word is accurate and easy for your audience to understand. You develop visuals that match the content. You might even click through your presentation a few times to make sure everything looks the way […] continue reading
As a speech-language pathologist, many clients come to me with questions about how they can change their voice to have more presence and influence in the workplace. I love these questions, because there are a lot of small changes you can make to sound more powerful, more energetic, or more approachable. But I get an […] continue reading
Recently Patti Sanchez gave a talk titled, “Influencing through Story”. She received many great questions from the live audience—below is a transcription of those questions and answers. Here’s a description of the talk: A leader is anyone who can see a better future and rally people to reach it. By harnessing the power of storytelling, […] continue reading
Mark Twain once said, “There are two types of speakers: those that are nervous and those that are liars.” That might sound a little extreme, but it’s not far from the truth. As an executive speaker coach, clients often ask me, “What do I do about stage fright?” “How do I deal with my anxiety […] continue reading
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