Among some of the best places to practice public speaking, one of my favorites is Pecha Kucha. This in-person presentation show features presentations of 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each. The slides auto-advance, so the speaker has to keep up - and get their message across in 6 minutes and 40 seconds.

An election year is the perfect time to become a confident speaker. Hey, lucky you - 2024 is an election year! Volunteering during election time is a great way to be a part of the democratic process AND become a confident speaker. It’s more fun and supportive than you might think. Let me show you!

We’ve all been there: You’re just not motivated when you should do something. After I wrote an article about the benefits of practice, a client asked, “What if you have trouble getting motivated to practice?” Here’s what you need to do.

I sat down with Kirsten Ramos and Paula Kircher, the hosts of The Savvy Session, to discuss simple but effective ways to captivate any audience. Hear my advice on pre-presentation relaxation techniques, and more.

Think about the experiences you’ve had at work, at conferences, or in meetings. Read on for my favorite icebreaker - a sure-fire way to engage your audience.

Public speaking is an essential leadership skill. But what if you haven’t had the opportunity to develop this skill? You may want to join Toastmasters, or you may want to hire an executive coach. Which to choose? Both have their benefits. Here are some facts and observations about each; you get to decide.