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.

The world lost a huge inspiration and an inspiring speaker recently. Rest In Power, Rev. Jesse Jackson. Hear my thoughts on his 1984 speech at the Democratic National Convention. (Parts 2 and beyond are on YouTube.)

Welcome to 2026, speakers! Welcome to the latest feature, Speech of the Fortnight. Every 2 weeks, I’ll share my reaction to a speech that caught my eyes and ears.

First up: The Darling of Davos, Canadian PM Mark Carney.

I love talking about public speaking, so when Brittany Canaski of Hello Velocity invited me to talk about speaking confidently, I jumped at the chance. Hear why even the pros get nervous - and why it’s okay that you do, too. PLUS: Why you should avoid scripting your presentations.

Virtual meetings are here to stay. The trick to a more interesting or exciting meeting is to be intentional when planning your meeting; don’t just let it be a bunch of talking heads. Here are 4 of my TOP METHODS (UPDATED!) to engage your audience on Zoom, Teams, or in any other virtual setting.

Thinking on your feet - or, as my clients say, “pivoting”- is a muscle that needs to be developed and worked regularly to stay fit - and to always have that pivot skill ready to go. Here are 4 easy ways (and one challenge!) to build and keep up that think-on-your-feet skill.