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.
How to Rock Your EOY Appeal
If you’re on staff at a nonprofit or you sit on a board, this time of year is often about preparing an end-of-fiscal-year appeal. This 4-minute video explains why personal storytelling is the most effective tool in your fundraising toolkit.
What public speakers can learn from actors and performers
If you're someone who wants to grow your career, you need to speak up and speak out. But when your expertise isn't public speaking but... oh, I don't know... your actual job, then you might see this as a roadblock to success. You need some concrete tools!
Here are some of the skills actors use that any speaker can start to practice.
GOAL: More Practice, Less Perfect
Here’s what we can all learn about “perfection” from someone who’s put in the reps.
Playing "You" Onstage: Tools for Authentic Speaking
Playing a role on stage or screen is often easier than “playing the role” of yourself. One of the things that makes public speaking hard is that you’re trying to be not a character, but yourself. Which requires vulnerability and courage. Read on for tools you can use to practice showing up authentically.
Break Up with Imposter Syndrome
Ever felt like an imposter in your own success? Join me on a journey from self-doubt to self-assurance as I share my own battle with imposter syndrome. Discover the three-point system I developed to break free from doubt and embrace confidence.
No more faking it till you make it. Let’s do courage instead.
We all know we need courage in order to grow our careers and increase our impact, but how can we cut through the BS and allow ourselves to show up and be seen?
Time Constraints = Creativity
Do you get “repetition fatigue” from recording videos or posts over and over again? Creating structure to unlock creative freedom is actually quite simple… and extremely effective.
Conquering Fears & Cultivating Courage: My Favorite Podcast Episodes of 2023
I’ve collected 6 of my favorite podcast episodes from this year. Cultivating courage, conquering your inner critic, rejecting the myth of overnight success, and more!
3 Keys to Conquering Your Fear of Public Speaking
Is it possible to conquer stage fright without hypnosis, intensive therapy, or beta blockers? Absolutely! But not without some structure… Here are the 3 places to start.
Finding Your Confidence Style
When we try to “put on” a personality that isn’t authentically us, we feel uncomfortable, look uncomfortable, and project discomfort. When we’re not sure how to stand in our own grounded confidence… it’s like wearing brand new shoes for the first time. If you're out there representing your business or company in the world, you're going to need a mirror.
What “Impact Makers” Can Learn from Actors
If you're someone who wants to grow your career, you need to speak up and speak out. But when your expertise isn't public speaking but... oh, I don't know... your actual job, then you need some concrete tools to get you started.