Getting the Presence You Want
“I figured it out,” my client *Darcie said. Darcie and I had been working on her inner confidence, how she...
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You Are Where Your Mind Puts You
Notecards in hand, I dart into the restroom. It’s 10 minutes before my college debate partner and I are on...
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Prepare Your Mind
In 2007, I wanted an instructor position at a local university. My mentor said, “It will be hard. There’s lots...
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Learning from Lou Gehrig: Surprise Your Audience
The year is 1939. On July 4th, baseball legend Lou Gehrig steps forward in Yankee Stadium and shares one of...
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Commitment is Key
My friend Mark Phillips just finished his second half IRONMAN, which requires athletes to swim 1.2 miles in a lake,...
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Dancing in Conversation: Letting Listening Lead
Listening is a key component to successful leadership and connecting with other people. By learning to truly listen and navigate...
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Start in the Middle
Recently, I was typing on my computer when it froze. The entire system shut down. Frustrated, I called tech...
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Surrender Perfection when Presenting
Standing on stage, I freeze. My mind goes blank. Earlier that day I facilitated two workshops, and now was performing...
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We Can Learn a Lot from Commencement Speeches
The month of May represents graduations: college, high school, even elementary. The graduate receives a diploma or a formal degree...
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