I probably shouldn’t say this out loud, but I’m not the hugest fan of AI. I resisted it for a long time. And I do not use it for a majority of my work. And yet - I can’t deny it has saved me time in prepping my talks.

But: Here are the few things it’s okay to use AI for when prepping presentations and speeches.

Are you the best man or maid of honor at an upcoming wedding? Need to give a toast? Or a speech?

I’ve been to too many weddings where the speeches/toasts were obviously not planned, practiced, or prepared.

Don’t be that guy or that girl or that person. Dig in for some easy tips to get you started on your wedding toast.

If you feel like your speaking voice is too monotone, then you’re probably onto something. Voice inflection is important because your listeners need contrast. What I share here is an easy fix for the monotone.

At this year’s CPAC, speaker Matt Schlapp asked the wrong question with the wrong tone. Guess how that went. Today I’ll show you why your TONE matters and why you should never blame your audience for their reaction.

I love this time of year because I get to hear from and meet new people - people who want to become more confident, polished speakers. Two simple, free tips to engage your audience in ways that draw on what makes YOU comfortable!

The first step in keeping your meetings on track and on time is to get clear on your purpose. This will allow you to stay on time, and keep the meeting focused.