Yes, it’s 2023, but it’s worth a look back at some #fails (screw ups) and #follows (things we liked) from 2022. I’m happy to say that neither one of us committed any presenting faux pas this past year. Spoiler alert: midterm callback. :)

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 to build and keep up that think-on-your-feet skill.

Becoming a confident speaker is a process, not an event. Speaking confidently comes from the inside. These are the 5 books I recommend the most to help you present and present with confidence.

Avoid boring presentations! Spicing up your talks or meetings with these quick, easy tips will get your audience engaged. So many workplace presentations is that they’re the same. And as a result - BORING. Here’s how to fix that.

How did your favorite [whatever] get to be so fabulous at what they do? Practice.

Here’s the thing about performers: we don’t see them practice. We just expect them to be excellent. And what we see in public is the result of a lot of practice. So why don’t professionals in the work world get practice?

It’s okay to be nervous when you present! It’s perfectly normal. It’s your body’s way of telling you, “I care about doing a good job.” [Yes, I know, you would be fine without your body telling you in such a distracting way. Me, too.] The key to manage stage fright: don’t let it overtake you.