Nov 28, 2018 | Platform, Recommendations, Speaker Tips
If you wrestle with fear when you speak, you’re not alone. If you’re a new speaker, overcoming nerves is probably an area that undermines your confidence at each event. Even if you’re an experienced speaker, you might be like me and still struggle with nerves every...
Nov 14, 2018 | Communicator Academy, Pursuing Your Dreams, Recommendations, Speaker Tips, Writing
Guest post by Vickie Musni As communicators, our job is to deliver a message — to share information, instructions, stories, lessons and motivation. I’ve noticed many communicators lean one way or the other on the Speaking/Writing spectrum. No matter your preference,...
Sep 19, 2018 | Podcast, Recommendations, Speaker Tips
“Are you podcasting?” “Um, no.” “WHY?!” This conversation happened so many times for me that I finally decided to look into this big, scary-looking endeavor. And you know what I discovered? It really wasn’t all that big and scary for someone who likes to talk. I am a...
Sep 10, 2018 | Blogging, Podcast, Speaker Tips
Today is Kathi’s final Book Launch 101 episode with friend and coauthor of Overwhelmed, Cheri Gregory. Today they talk about getting radio ready and how to be a great guest. Whether it be guest blogging, Facebook Live, or a Podcast, they give you insider tips on...
Aug 29, 2018 | Pursuing Your Dreams, Recommendations, Speaker Tips
“I’m fixin’ to quit my day job and go on the speaking circuit.” A 23-year-old, single-mom led with this statement at the beginning of our consultation call, and I sat in stunned silence. How could I tell her the truth without deflating her...
May 16, 2018 | Audience, Recommendations, Speaker Tips
“My problem is that all of my topics are so negative.” I was at the StoryBrand Workshop, trying to explain to Donald Miller why his marketing methods wouldn’t work for me. Ignoring my baditude, he smiled — the kind of smile you give when you’re trying to be...