Can AI Replace a Public Speaking Coach?

AI speaking coaches are everywhere now. Apps that analyze your voice, score your video, and let you role-play a tough conversation at 2 a.m. are popping up faster than I can keep up with them. So it’s a fair question: can AI replace a public speaking coach? I...

How to Stop Saying “Um” and “Uh” When Speaking

If you’ve ever watched a recording of yourself speaking and winced at the “ums” and “uhs,” welcome to the club! Most people who come to me wanting to get rid of filler words like those are convinced that’s that reason they...

How Do I Find a Good Public Speaking Coach Near Me?

If you’re Googling “public speaking coach near me,” there’s a secret I want to let you in on: the “near me” part probably matters a lot less than you think. In fact, it probably doesn’t matter at all. I say that as someone...

What Are the Benefits of Soft Skills Training for Employees?

I’ve previously written about what soft skills matter most in the workplace. Now I want to talk about the benefits that employees and employers can get when a company invests in soft skills training. It turns out that that’s a hard thing to actually write...