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Connecting With Your Audience
It was New Year’s Eve. The unknown band was opening for a well-known group at a great venue. Clearly, they were being given a chance to raise their profile and possibly sell
Soundbites vs. Conversations
“Did you think that panelist spent too much time promoting his book?” That was the question an organizer asked me after her group’s panel discussion was over. “No, that didn’t bother me,”
Presentations Built-for-Two?
It was the summer we went to Mackinac Island in Michigan for our family vacation. I was 9. My sister was 11. My brother was 4. Cars are not allowed on the
Media Training Tip: Bridging
What would you do if you were at an event and someone asked you to speak off-the-cuff about a somewhat controversial topic? Would you know what to do? What would you say?
Working with International Clients
My parents are from Ireland. I grew up in a melting pot neighborhood in Chicago. I travel internationally to work with clients whose first language is not English. As such, I am
Presenting at the Golden Globes
Everyone who has trouble presenting in front of a large audience can take comfort from the presenters at the Golden Globes. These are ACTORS and ACTRESSES–who make their living from performing–and yet
Presenting Under Pressure
It was St. Patrick’s Day. I had just finished watching my Irish dancers perform for their friends and family. I was still beaming with pride when one of my youngest dancers flung
Playing to Win
Snowmen Peeps and candy canes. That’s what I ended up with after the first round of the white elephant grab bag. Of course that’s not what I wanted to take home. I
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