Often, when I’m leading a presentation skills workshop, or coaching, I often get a caveat before we start: “I’m an introvert.” The worst way to teach someone who doesn’t want to be loud and extroverted is to tell them to be loud and extroverted. Happy to say - this is not how I work.

While 2020 was a year of sudden and unexpected change, it also spurred huge growth and adaptation. We were forced to change and adapt, even if we didn’t want to: School was now online. So was work. We rose to the challenge, and so did our colleagues. Here’s what we learned from them in 2020.

Our Top 6 Tips of 2020 - Favorites from our Guests and from each other! Learn what we learned from our guests, including Video Producers (how do I look good on Zoom?) and Event Managers (share your story!)

Hiring a coach is not like picking up a candy bar when you’re craving chocolate - just grab any one at the store and you’re set! (Chocolate lovers will debate me on this!) Coaching is an investment in you, your career, and your future. Before hiring a coach, here are 5 things to consider before your introductory call.

With most companies meeting online through zoom or some other online platform, it can be difficult to keep your audience engaged. Here are just a few I shared on a First Story Strategies Coffee Break.

Whether you use PowerPoint, Canva, Prezi (yech - sorry) or some other presentation platform, don’t make these novice mistakes. Here is part 3 of my three-part series, “Do’s and Don’ts for Slides.” Don’t make these rookie mistakes.