In eighteen years of working her way to Senior Vice President of a bank, Stacy avoided invitations for public speaking. Comfortable leading board meetings, committees and speaking to clients, Stacy stayed in her safe zone. Stand and speak in front of 500 people? No thanks. An invitation to speak at a large community event landed on her desk. Terrified and …
I Made a Mistake!
While moving at lightning speed, from one detail to the next to organize and stage TEDx Asheville 2022, I made a big mistake. If it was a detail on the website – easy fix. If I forgot to arrange a projector, a call would right that wrong. This mistake required I apologize. Even with that creepy-crawly feeling of shame and embarrassment in …
Stop. Ask… Why Does This Matter?
Have you heard the term: consciously incompetent? It’s when you feel you have two left feet taking a new dance class, uncertain starting a new position or learning the clicks and links of the latest social media platform. It’s that clunky stage learning a new skill when you know what to do or how to do it, but your mental …
Get To The Heart of Your Message
If you’ve worked with me, you know I help you improve on delivery tools, content clarity and performance skills. But lately, a foundational component of the “art of presentation” is waving its arms for attention. While listening to an incredible interview with Billie Jean King, the former #1 tennis player, this foundation component was expressively audible in her story and …