by Dina | Jun 8, 2026 | Blog, 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...
by Dina | Sep 5, 2025 | Blog, Public Speaking
The difference between presenting and performing cones down to one thing: authenticity. Performing means delivering a polished act. Presenting means showing up as yourself and genuinely engaging your audience. The best communicators present. Audiences can tell the...
by Dina | Sep 5, 2025 | Blog, Public Speaking
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...
by Dina | Sep 2, 2025 | Blog
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...
by Dina | Aug 13, 2025 | Blog
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...
by Dina | Aug 13, 2025 | Blog
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...
