Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Intentions”
I walk ahead of myself in perpetual expectancy of miracles. ~Anais Nin My UNCA student’s 3rd speech assignment is due and they’ve claimed their spot in the cue. But, there’s no eye contact, zero smiles, energy is subdued and panic reads on their faces. I ask, “help me understand what goes on for you as you prepare to speak.” …
With so much acrimony in our world today, hearing interview excerpts of Sidney Poitier, a prominent and distinguished man inspires me to recalibrate and realign how I choose to be in the world and to share this message with you. In the movie, The Heat Of The Night, Sidney Poitier insisted Norman Jewison, the director make an addition to a …
Susie’s name was called. Finally, the opportunity she’d hoped for: to share her story and apply the speaking skills she learned the past two months was here! She performed on stage, under theater lights to an audience of 60 people. The video proved it. She rocked! Even came in second place! Honestly, she implemented everything we practiced: varied vocal inflection, …
Hearing the Call In two weeks, I’ll be hiking in the Pyrenees Mountains of Spain. One day, I’ll hike 10 miles – a huge stretch for me. I’m a 4-mile-hike-gal. Even with trepidation, I’m hungry for challenge. I’m ready to be tested. That urge to be challenged says, “I’m ready to be more than I believe I am.” It says, …
It’s Go Time! Are You Ready? You just got that speaking invitation. It’s the opportunity you’ve been waiting for – but…yikes! It’s in 3 days. Your content is set. Thank goodness! Delivery is not. There’s no time to attend a Speaker’s Lab; no time to hire a coach. Never fear! You can reassure and reinforce a well-written presentation with these …
