by Dina | Jun 17, 2026 | Blog, Public Speaking
Yes. Not despite being an introvert, but often because of it. As an introvert who works as a public speaking coach for introverts (along with everyone else), I get this reaction a lot: “Really? You don’t seem like an introvert.” It’s said as a...
by Dina | Jun 8, 2026 | Blog, Public Speaking
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. But here’s the catch: most people go about building confidence...
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...
