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A small, local thing I’d love you to join

February 10, 2026
In a world where everything feels loud, fast, and unhinged, I keep finding hope in small local things.…
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My One Wish for You and My New Hobby

February 5, 2026
Everywhere they walk, crowds show up. Not for a spectacle. More like they’re turning up for a feeling they can’t…
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My Love Bomb Micro Challenge for you

November 17, 2025
I read it three times and I’m pretty sure my smile could have powered the whole house. I may have…
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The weird provocation the internet is melting over

November 5, 2025
The internet’s melting over ‘6-7.’ Dictionary.com crowned it the word of the year. Gen Alpha loves it because it means,…
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The oldest easy hack in the world

October 8, 2025
Why did it work? We humans are context creatures. If other people are buying, our brain whispers, take my money.…
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Enough craft, now to the art of presenting

October 8, 2025
Silly, clever, profound? All three. Art makes a bold choice and dares you to feel something.…
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Blanking on Stage? Here’s How the Best Presenters Recover

September 8, 2025
The good news is recovery is a skill, like riding a bike or pretending you meant to walk into that…
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I hope you never light up a room!

September 4, 2025
In storytelling, ‘She lit up a room’ is a crime…
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Hooray for Speaker Showcases

September 3, 2025
And of course, the audience was the real magic, curious, engaged, and so generous.…
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A Cringeworthy Moment That Made Me a Better Speaker

August 21, 2025
I genuinely love feedback. I collect it like Pokémon cards and try to implement it like a surgeon. (Yes, I’m…
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The one thing leaders can’t fake – and how to master it

August 13, 2025
In this new keynote, you’ll learn how to find your X Factor, express it, and use it to connect, engage,…
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How to Belong Without Being Told

August 7, 2025
There are really only three ways he could crack the code.…