Speaking Tips

Want To Make Your Message More Inspiring? Use This Simple Technique.

Have you ever struggled to phrase things in a way that really inspires people? Be it your colleagues, potential customers, or an audience eager to learn from you? While there’s no one-size-fits-all method for putting together an inspirational message, there is some compelling science behind the kind of language that motivates people to act. In…

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How to memorize your presentation (or really, anything!) without memorizing the lines

Preparing to give a presentation can feel a lot like pulling teeth. And while memorizing your lines might seem like the only way not to f*ck it up… It’s not! Listen to this week’s audio post to learn how to: Memorize the flow of your talk (or really, anything!)  in a much more efficient and…

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The smart thing to do when you feel stupid – and how to get help that’s actually helpful!

This week, I’ve been feeling particularly uneasy. On Monday I woke up feeling amazing, like I could do anything. But by the end of the day on Tuesday, I felt like a total fraud. So I called one of my best friends to check in. “Stein, I feel like I’m all over the place. One…

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How to land your message like no one else can

Here’s the truth. No one will ever say it quite like you. Because no one has, or ever will have, your exact history. No one holds your specific combination of values. No one has your particular blend of passions and concerns. And NO ONE has that distinct energy that only you have. You’re a one-of-a-kind…

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How to overcome public speaking jitters and engage people from the get-go! [Video]

Do you get public speaking jitters? You know: Sweaty palms Tight chest Shallow breathing Shaky voice Loud, distracting brain chatter? If so, welcome to the human family! Just this morning, our client Jen emailed me the following question on her way to facilitate a multi-team training: “I’m so nervous but also feel like I’ve prepared…

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