May 9, 2018 | Leadership, Recommendations, Speaker Tips
MOPS is a perfect place to start your speaking career. For 15 years, across four locations in three states, I have mentored moms and led groups of mentors. I’ve had the pleasure of working with some of the best speakers. I have also watched in desperation, wanting to...
May 7, 2018 | Communicator Academy, Podcast, Recommendations, Social Media
Kathi interviews Dr. Jen Bennett, author of Be Worth Following: How to Be Different and Influence People In a Crowded Social World about how people have lost their etiquette on social media. “Social media got noisy,” says Dr. Bennett. “We’re seeing a...
Apr 25, 2018 | Creativity, Recommendations, Writing
I was wondering… Would it be okay… What do you think… Could I please… A lot of phrases in my mind start out like this. I hear them often in conversations between my head and my heart. And they keep me stuck. Waiting for permission. It is like I am waiting for a...
Apr 18, 2018 | Audience, Author Tips, Recommendations
I used to hate book proposals. They felt like such a colossal waste of time—especially when all I wanted to do was write! But over the last year, I’ve had a complete change of heart. In the process of helping clients create strong book proposals, as well as developing...
Apr 11, 2018 | Author Tips, Platform, Recommendations
When you’re trying to interest an agent or publisher in your book, you’re often asked to provide “comps”—other books that could be compared to yours, or books that might compete with yours. A good book proposal always has a...
Apr 9, 2018 | Podcast, Recommendations, Speaker Tips
In this episode, Kathi and Michele talk about creating healthy boundaries when it comes to speaking. Michele provides six tips on how to clearly communicate what you need before accepting a speaking gig and says, “boundaries provide clarity, respect and...
