Are You Telling Porkies or Stories?

Are You Telling Porkies or Stories?

Are You Telling Porkies or Stories? As a professional public speaker coach, I come across all sorts of objections from my clients. See if any of these are thoughts have popped into your head. “No-one is interested in what I have to say.” “I don’t have anything unique...
Let Me Tell You A Story

Let Me Tell You A Story

Let Me Tell You A Story Before I became a public speaker and global speaker coach, I didn’t really understand the power of stories.  I mean – I guess I knew they were important, but I didn’t really relate them to public speaking.  Most of the ‘public speaking’ I had...
What Happens When You Just Say “Yes”

What Happens When You Just Say “Yes”

What Happens When You Just Say “Yes” Recently I was asked to speak in public.  Well, what’s the big deal there? I hear you say.  Isn’t that what you do?  And of course, you are right – it is.  BUT.  This was a real stage, with real people!  And like a lot of people, I...
One Day That Changes Your Life

One Day That Changes Your Life

One Day That Changes Your Life This morning one of those things popped up on my Facebook – you know – the memories they pop up and remind you of.  This one was from 5 years ago – June 2016 – when I was speaking in Toronto at an event called Women in Power. How...
Are You A Square Peg In A Round Hole?

Are You A Square Peg In A Round Hole?

Are you a woman in business with an idea to shout about, without having to give your stuff away for free, without trying to be something you are not, and without getting lost in the crowd? I am looking for 12 women who are square pegs who are fed up with being forced...