Skill-building
3 surprising tricks for engaging your virtual audience with slides
Video of a baby cuddling with a big, chill dog. (Adorable.) Scroll. Meme of people turning household items into masks. (Clever.) Scroll. A photo of someone you admire doing something awesome in the world. (Love it. Click heart.) Scroll. You spend plenty of time staring at screens voluntarily. But the last thing you wanna…
Read MoreEver feel unsettled when you speak up? Use this trick to get in the groove more easily
Remember middle school gym class? I know what you’re thinkin’: “Why would I EVER want to remember middle school gym class?” Well, before you stash those memories of smelly locker rooms away (deep into the attic of your mind), remember this: STRETCHING. Before every gym class or virtual workout you do nowadays,…
Read MorePresence Under Pressure Special Edition: The quickest way to evaluate your speaking skills (on Zoom or in-person!)
“I hate watching or listening to myself speak” “It’s painful to watch myself on video” “I feel like I don’t recognize the sound of my own voice!” I know what you’re thinking… “Yep. Same. The absolute LAST thing I wanna do right now is watch myself on video. I already have to watch myself…
Read MoreNeed to be more concise when you speak? Use this trick to skip the rambling
Do you find yourself zoning out during these virtual meetings? Ever think to yourself: “How long is he gonna go on for?” “She made that point three times.” “When is he gonna hurry up and stop talking already!?” Because if so, you’re not alone (and you’re not a horrible person.) But here’s…
Read MoreHow to avoid sounding scripted or overly rehearsed
Welcome back to our Virtual Communication Series: Let’s Get Virtual, Virtual! During one of our FREE workshop/fundraisers last week, Rose asked a brilliant question about how to avoid sounding scripted or overly rehearsed. She was curious if I ever worry about becoming “sing-songy” when giving a speech or presenting something I’ve rehearsed 1,000 times… Short…
Read MoreHow to stop letting others take credit for YOUR ideas
Welcome back to our Virtual Communication Series: Let’s Get Virtual, Virtual! During one of our FREE workshop/fundraisers last week, Jess asked this brilliant question: “What should you do if sometimes when you suggest something, it doesn’t get fully acknowledged, but then a few minutes later, someone will make that exact same suggestion and…
Read MoreIf your voice feels tired or strained, try THIS.
At our >>FREE Virtual Communication Skills Workshop<< (happening again next week!), one of the participants asked: “I find that teaching via Zoom puts a lot of strain on my voice and causes hoarseness, is that common?” Answer: YES. That’s extremely common–and easily preventable! If you’ve been wondering why your voice feels more tired…
Read MoreYour Social Distancing Support Guide: How to crush the remote communication game & be a force for good
I’m taking a break from our regularly scheduled blog series because I want to check in on you, offer support, and share some positive things you can do right now to support your local community and the world. I hope wherever you are that you and your loved ones are safe and taking good care…
Read MoreHand Gestures: How to Make Sure You’re Using Yours Effectively!
It’s the age old question: “What on earth do I do with my hands when speaking! How much is too much? Am I even doing it right?” In fact, “I don’t know what to do with my hands” is such a common concern that this month’s 3-part video series is made up of clips from…
Read MoreWant to achieve your goals in less time with less stress? Here’s how. [Free Worksheet]
In my last E-Tribe Dispatch we did a “year-in-review” to celebrate your wins and build confidence for those inevitable moments when you’re not sure if you can pull something off in 2020. If you haven’t signed up for my E-Tribe yet, no worries, when you grab this week’s free worksheet, you’ll automatically become a member…
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