There's one thing mot people won't tell you about public speaking...and I wish I'd known it sooner. Don't make the same mistake I did.

Advice from a TEDx speaker: how to find events, apply to speak, and maximize your chances of being chosen

We choose to raise our voices for all kinds of reasons: to get ahead at work; to celebrate others; to promote worthy causes and ideas; sometimes even just for the love of the game. What’s your inspiration?

Maybe you get the sense that you could be a more confident, persuasive, charismatic communicator, but you’re not really sure how to go about it. And you’re not sure how 1-on-1 public speaking and communication support actually…works. So let’s talk about it.

Public speaking shapes the world and the course of history. For the Canadians (and those who love them) here’s a story about about living in interesting times, a 25-year-old beer commercial, and how the words of one person can speak to a nation.

Planning to spend some time with family in the next little while? Worried that your dinner will be served with a side of guilt trips, passive-aggressive comments, or really terrible opinions?

Let’s talk about how to defuse those situations without compromising on your values and boundaries.

There are 3 mental habits that prevent people from speaking up and getting recognized. And just like any other habit, these habits can be changed.

Sometimes you have better things to do than public speaking. Here are 5 ways to give a solid talk, with a reasonable amount of effort, instead of putting in a bunch of unpaid overtime.

There's a natural rhythm to growth: learn, do, plateau, reassess, repeat. The problem is that most of us resist switching from one phase to the next. Here's why both are essential, and why feeling stuck doesn't mean you've stopped moving forward.

Yes, prepared messaging can be a way to avoid being transparent about your real thoughts and intentions. The obvious example of this is when you see a politician parroting scripted talking points over and over, instead of engaging directly with reporters’ questions. But it doesn’t have to be. Planning can, in fact, be a way of making sure that your words more accurately express what you’re trying to say.

Your communication style is unique to you,  and the little details give signals to the world about who you are.  So what does your email sign-off tell others about your personality? Here's the 100% accurate, scientifically-proven* Stage Light Guide to What Your Email Sign-Off Says About You:

The truly brilliant thing about humans is our ability to take a mixed bag of experiences and create meaning out of them. But naturally, some people are better than others at storytelling. It is an art and there are techniques to improve this practice. Here’s some inspiration for public speakers from the world of photography.

If you've worked on multicultural teams, you'll know that culture can play a big part in how people communicate and it is common to have differences. Keep reading to discover one major cultural factor that might impact your relationships with your clients and colleagues - and what to do about it.

Today it’s all about how you capture and keep people’s attention with a good meeting opener, a good wrap-up, and good energy management in between those two things.

Use the Mountain Strategy to Keep Your Audience Engaged! It’s all about creating your 1-of-a-kind strategy where you focus on who YOU need to reach in order to meet your goals, and make sure you’re supporting that audience at every step of their journey.

Most people approach interviews as a test, but the strongest candidates approach them as a conversation. The goal isn't to have all the perfect answers. It's to communicate your value, build a connection, and help the other person see what's possible. Here's how to shift your mindset and show up with more confidence.

Every organization has a public face, whether it's a founder, a CEO, a subject matter expert, or a team of people sharing the spotlight. The question isn't whether you'll put a face to your business, it's whether you're being intentional about who that person is and why. Here's how to choose the right voice for your brand.

Imagine gathering your team for a meeting and having people leave afterwards thinking "this could have been an email". In this video series I've got some tips that'll level-up your facilitation skills and help you run successful, engaging and productive meeting.

You can’t stop technology from being unreliable, but you CAN take steps so that you can stay in control when mishaps inevitably occur.

In the uncharted wilderness of public speaking, many speakers roam the terrains - some more successfully than others. Here are five speakers you’ll see in the wild. Observe them, learn from them, and evolve.