by Dina | Jun 29, 2026 | Public Speaking
Here’s my honest answer: for some people, yes. For others, presentation anxiety may not completely disappear. But the good news is that even if the nerves never go away, they will get better and can be managed. I like to say that public speaking may never get...
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, even if you have to overcome presentation anxiety. But...
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...
by Dina | Sep 5, 2025 | Blog, Public Speaking
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...
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...
