Are You Standing in the 'Pit of Despair'?
Here’s a peeve of mine. I go to an event. There’s a stage of sorts, whether it be a real stage or just a zone where the people are going to speak. We get settled in our spots to watch the talking, and the talker comes out into the space. And then… They stand somewhere terrible.
When Barbie met Aristotle: the storytelling structure that actually works
What do Barbie and Aristotle have in common? Turns out… a whole lot. Let’s break down how paying attention to storytelling structure can transform your communication strategy and captivate your audience in a whole new way.
How to Make Thank You Calls (without freaking out)
Unpopular opinion: the thank you call is likely more important to your organization than the donation was in the first place.
Once upon a time when I was the Executive Artistic Director of a theater company, a very well-meaning older gentleman sent (by real mail!) a check for $50 during our end-of-year campaign…. Read on to hear how we turned that $50 into thousands.
You DON’T need public speaking coaching if…
Do you know if you need expert public speaking coaching? You might not. This checklist will help you decide.