Help for "Quiet" Speakers

I’m sure that all of you have taken a personality profile at some time in your life,  and you weren’t surprised that you were classified... read more

Tips for the Holiday Toast

The holiday season has arrived and with it comes parties and speeches. Whether you’re giving a toast at a family gathering or speaking at the... read more

OMG! This blog is totes a must-read

Let’s begin with a little quiz. Read the following abbreviated slang, and do your best to come up with the associated word or phrase:   Ridic Gorge Obvi Presh Cray Amazeballs Are you... read more

Speak with Confidence and Authority – Even to Executives!

After coming across an article the other day entitled “5 Tips for Presenting to Executives” by Bruce Gabrielle, it became clear to me that this... read more

Uptalk and vocal fry: the wave of the future?

In April, I wrote a newsletter regarding the apparent fad of uptalk and vocal fry – two language patterns that seem to be dominating contemporary... read more