Someone recently asked me how they should explain a gap in their resume during an interview. My biggest takeaway from that question is that we, as people, are always learning.

How you present yourself does make a difference in your career. It’s important to invest in how you look.

Creating a message can be difficult and time-consuming, taking up time that could be spent on other, more important tasks, such as actually writing or practicing the speech. My pro tip is to remember your purpose.

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.