Writing a pitch can be difficult, but something my good friend Derrick Wolbert passed on to me was to make them lean back in their chairs. What he meant was, you want them to be in awe. This visual stuck with me and I believe it sets a great goal for anyone preparing to give a pitch.

I got to speak on Josh Hall’s podcast about one of my favorite things - helping people get more comfortable with public speaking and pitching. In this episode you’ll hear us discuss why you should never kick off with a qualifier or apology; where to find breathing exercises, and the benefits - yes - of public speaking and why it matters.

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.

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.