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You’ve just moved into your new home and are thrilled to start this exciting new chapter. The boxes are unpacked, your decor is perfectly placed, and everything feels just right. But let’s face it—what’s the fun in celebrating alone? A housewarming party is your chance to share the joy, welcoming friends and loved ones to toast your fresh start.
Building Her Dream: The Journey of Queen City Etiquette
Your Dream Day: Navigating the Do's and Don'ts of Modern Day Wedding Etiquette
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Recent Articles
How I Help Clients Develop an Authentic and Confident Speaking Style
When I work with clients, my goal isn’t to change how they sound. It’s to help them sound more like themselves - with confidence. I want them to develop an authentic speaking style. Because an authentic speaking style is the foundation for feeling confident. One of...
Why Do I Ramble – And How Do I Stop?
Rambling is one of the most common communication habits people want to fix. And it makes sense — few things undermine your credibility faster than losing your train of thought in front of an audience, or watching someone's eyes glaze over while you're still talking....
Can Public Speaking Actually Be Learned – Or Is It a Natural Talent?
If you've ever watched a polished speaker take the stage and thought, “That must just come naturally to them,” you're not alone. It's a common assumption. But it's a wrong assumption. Very, very few good speakers had it come naturally. They had to learn how to be a...
How Can I Be More Confident When I Speak?
Let’s get one thing straight: confidence isn’t something you’re either born with or doomed to live without. There is a confident speaker inside of everyone - including you. My job? To help bring that out, even if you have to overcome presentation anxiety. But here’s...
The Truth About Filler Words in Public Speaking
Filler words like "um" and "uh" are not the enemy of great public speaking. Eliminating them entirely is not the goal - and obsessing over them can actually make your speaking worse. What truly matters is control, clarity, and connection with your audience. The Myth...
Are You Presenting—or Performing?
It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that public speaking is about putting on a performance. You’ve probably seen polished speakers who seem larger than life and thought, That’s how I should sound. Or maybe you’ve written out every word of your talk, memorized...
Why Virtual Coaching Works Just as Well (or Even Better!) Than In Person
A lot of people assume that in-person coaching is automatically better than virtual coaching. But the truth? In many cases, virtual coaching is just as effective—if not more effective—depending on your situation. Why Virtual Coaching For those who work remotely or...
Speak as You Think: Building Your Impromptu Speaking
We've all been there - halfway through explaining something, you suddenly realize you have no idea where your sentence is going. That moment of panic isn't fun for anyone. But here's something I tell all my students: impromptu speaking isn't about "winging it." It's a...
Beyond the Perfect Formula: Finding Your Authentic Professional Voice
One of the most common questions I encounter as a public speaking coach is: "What's the best way to present in order to appear professional?" It's a question that reveals an underlying assumption many professionals carry: that there must be a single, perfect formula...
Myth: Writing a Script is the Best Way to Prepare for a Presentation
If you’ve ever thought, I’ll feel more confident if I just write out exactly what I’m going to say, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: scripting every word isn’t just unnecessary—it can actually make speaking harder. Why Relying on a Script is a Problem A script...