6 ways to connect with your audience: lessons from President Obama
Last week, US President Barack Obama spoke at the funeral of Rev. Clementa Pinckney in Charleston, South Carolina, after the terrible shooting at the Emanuel
Last week, US President Barack Obama spoke at the funeral of Rev. Clementa Pinckney in Charleston, South Carolina, after the terrible shooting at the Emanuel
At nearly every single workshop, someone asks me, “how do I get to the point?” or, “how can I be concise while speaking in public?”
We all make mistakes from time to time when speaking in public. I often joke that there are two versions of every speech: the one you
We all know the major filler words out there: um, ah, like, you know, so… But there are a few really bad filler words that you
This is one of the most frequently-asked questions during my workshops and coaching sessions. We all know it’s hard to keep an audience’s attention – after
One of the best ways to keep your audience’s attention is to structure your speech with “signposts” or transitions which tell your audience where they
While walking along 14th Street, NW in downtown DC over the holidays, I came across this quote posted outside a storefront: “If you want something in
Two years ago this week, I moved from Boston, MA to Washington, DC with the idea of starting a business in a new city. Instead
When I was 16 years old, an Army recruiter called my home. The conversation went something like this: Him: “I’d like to talk to you
One of the questions people frequently ask me is how to network authentically and effectively. From young professionals to seasoned executives, many people feel uncomfortable
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom HaShoa, I’m taking a moment to remember the life-changing trip I took to Poland with Gershon Pelta, a close family
Earlier this month, I had my worst technical glitch to date on stage. I wasn’t giving a speech: actually, I was performing at the Takoma