Facing Your Fears: What Halloween Can Teach Us About Public Speaking

Halloween is here—a day filled with chills, thrills, and the anticipation of the unknown. As you navigate the spooky decorations and costumes, it’s hard to miss the parallels between the fear we seek out on Halloween and the fear we often face when giving a presentation. Both can send a chill down your spine, leaving…

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From Mentor to Mentee: 3 Powerful Leadership Lessons I’ve Learned from My Daughter

Life has a beautiful way of coming full circle, and nothing illustrates this more than my recent career journey with my daughter. For much of her life, she turned to me for advice, guidance, and support. From her early years to navigating her career path, I was always there for her. But now, in a…

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WHAT ARE YOU MOST AFRAID OF?

CONQUERING YOUR PRESENTATION FEARS! Do you have a big presentation coming up that has you feeling nervous? Have you ever been asked to present and felt terrified, hesitant, or uncomfortable? Are you one of the 75% of people who fear public speaking more than death?  I am typically not one of the 75%, which is…

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The Marathon of Presentations

Running and Presenting Go Hand in Hand   I set a big personal goal recently: to run my first half marathon before hitting a pretty significant birthday milestone. Spoiler alert: I survived, and I’m still here to tell the tale! As a presentation coach, I was struck by the remarkable parallels between running that half…

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Reflecting on the Leadership Legacy of Bill Walton

The recent passing of Bill Walton leaves a noticeable void not just in basketball but also in the world of leadership development. With his towering presence on the court (and by the way, I’m sporting 4-inch heels in the picture below), and his insightful commentary off it, Bill transcended the typical sports legend status. I…

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The Dreaded “F-Word”

Feedback – it’s a word that often sends shivers down the spines of both givers and receivers alike. We’ve all been there, facing those dreaded “tough talks” or preparing ourselves for constructive criticism. But what if we told you that feedback doesn’t have to be synonymous with negativity? What if, instead, it could be a…

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