“I just have to do something,” Andrew said when he called, “I’ve hit bottom with avoiding invitations to speak publicly.” Andrew was a highly respected attorney. When we met he explained that he had turned down an invitation from a colleague to speak at a prestigious event, giving the excuse that he would be out Read more
If you are planning to give a high-stakes presentation, it should come as a relief that you are not the man or woman of the hour. If you want to make a meaningful and memorable connection, think of your audience as the hero—the lionheart whom you admire. Of course, you cannot fake your admiration. We’ll Read more
It was painful. I watched my over-confident friend Chris ramble, fidget and clear his throat while running his first non-profit Board Meeting as president. “Ahhhmm. Uh, let’s see—let’s start with, well I guess we should cover agenda…” he hesitated. This was a high-stakes opportunity to show up with credibility and command, and he was blowing Read more
