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.

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.

Too many speakers kill their credibility before the audience has even had a chance to hear them. Learn 3 or more unconscious habits that will kill your credibility in a presentation. In this conversation with Katie Hawkes, You’ll hear about one of my biggest presentation FAILS. (Teaser: It involves a Jenga tower.)