Has anyone else gotten depressed after they've finished a long project? I was really looking forward to finishing my book; after all, for 16 months, all I thought about was my book. And after spending all day writing it -- at...

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Click here to see the video if you're viewing this an email update Today's great public speaker is: Ian Humphrey, 2010 World Championship of Public Speaking Finalist. Check out this 2 minute preview of a great speech by Ian Humphrey This speech is certainly worth having a look at and wh

Note: If you are reading this post via email, then please click here to view it in your browser. In my role as an Assistant Adjunct Professor, I typically have each student present four speeches, including a self-introduction, demonstration, informative and persuasive speech.  Additionally,

After getting their businesses off the ground, most small-business owners start focusing on growth.

I just completed the second week of my corporate speaking workshop. This is my first time teaching a 7-week workshop that ends in a showcase I call, “A Night of Kick Butt Inspiration.” Right now, my students are focused on...

Research shows that the one thing that successful people always do is set goals. Below is a simple 5 steps process to help you start your year off with a focus on the outcomes you want.

Relationships are needed for our survival. Why do we fear them? “Getting close to others is messing but we can not grow without relationships. When you are in right relationship with someone w...

If you’re just getting started at Public Speaking, here are a few recommendations to make your road a little smoother. 1. Start small Do not try to speak in front of large audiences until you’ve had some experience.  Otherwise,...

Are you looking to grow your business?  Want to build deeper connections with existing customers?  Maybe you'd like to give your business a higher profile? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider hosting a...

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Check out the goals and beliefs you have that aren't really yours. You've bought into them because friends, family, the media say they are important. A lot of our anger and inability to manage our anger comes from not being able to achieve our goals. BUT if it's not YOUR goal, you aren't motivated t

Cold September is the second novel from Ethan Dreilinger and Kristin Benedetti. Written in a unique fashion-alternating chapters, this book delves into...

Turn Your Life Story into a One-Person Show Wednesday, October 12 noon to 1:30 (Los Angeles Time)What does Lily Tomlin, Chazz Palminteri, and Whoopi Goldberg have in commonne? They all got discovered from doing one-person...