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I would love you to try this

March 30, 2026
Everything you need to know about a curiosity gap is in the name. You the presenter create the gap. Your…
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How to get the most out of your next conference

March 11, 2026
Conferences are such a gift, but let’s be honest, they can also flatten you.…
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This one small thing could elevate you forever

March 3, 2026
Her mouth looked weird, her voice sounded awful and her hair had big ‘raccoon slept in the bin then fought…
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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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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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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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Are you having fun yet?

August 6, 2025
One of my mentors once said, ‘Your audience can never have more fun than you are having.’…
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I admit, I love this

May 8, 2025
Why presenters and fashion icons have more in common than you’d think.…
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5 Proven Ways to Command Attention When You Speak

April 9, 2025
I wanted to love Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. Stoic wisdom? Ancient life lessons? Yes, please. But the audiobook? It felt…
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Thank you! PSA Educator of the Year

March 31, 2025
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