Whether it’s in Charlotte or Chicago, I often get requests to coach college students. And I always turn them down. Paying me to coach an undergrad is not a good use of your money. Read why here, and where undergrads can go to get public speaking experience.

I love presenting and teaching in-person. But ever since July, 2021, I noticed something: I was super exhausted after each presentation or class. I had only been speaking for an hour - why was I so wiped out? Answer: I have to speak and present through a mask.

“I haven’t done this in front of an audience in nearly two years,” she said. I told her she was in good company. Earlier this year, I forgot to take a break during a 2-hour workshop. I forgot because it’s been that long since I was in front of a live audience.