Here’s an interesting thing that happens anytime I introduce myself and people ask me what I do. When I tell them that I’m a speaking mentor, usually the response goes something like this: “I wish I was a speaker. I’m not a good speaker, speaking is not my thing. I’m just never going to be […]

As a small business owner, you are always looking for ways to grow your business and reach a wider audience. One skill that can help you do just that is public speaking. Mastering your public speaking skills can not only help you promote your business, but it can also help you establish yourself as an […]

People watch a reality show on tv where there are two equally talented people singing the same song. One of them gives the audience goose bumps; the other one leaves everybody “cold.”  You can listen to speakers. Both are very professional. Their message is on point and their method of delivery is flawless. But why […]

Your vocal presence is the quality of what others hear when you speak. Therefore, developing a strong vocal presence is crucial for your success and influence. The quality of your voice, the sound can shape how others perceive you, what they believe about you, and ultimately if they should listen to you. In today’s episode […]

Is it really possible to change the quality,  presence and sound of your speaking voice so that when you do speak you come across confident and calm? Can you learn to use your speaking voice in a way so that: All of these are possible when you learn to elevate your vocal presence so that […]

“Every action you take is a vote towards the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity.” – James Clear In my opinion developing the kind of  habits that help you build up evidence for […]

I don’t believe in magic bullets when it comes to becoming a captivating communicator. In fact I don’t think there’s anything in life that you can improve upon doing only one thing. That’s why I always laugh when I see some outrageous ads or posts on social media with titles like “This one thing brought […]

73%. That’s the number of people struggling with glossophobia. Fear of public speaking or presenting. That’s a big number. 73%. That means that most likely 3 out 4 people are afraid of speaking in public. Having this pesky fear is frustrating. I get it. Oh boy do I get it. Been there, done that. But […]

For the last couple of weeks we’ve been talking about what it means to be more captivating in our communication and what charismatic communication looks like. If at any point you’ve been wondering, why is this so important? Why should I pay attention to how charismatic I sound or look? I totally get it. It’s […]

Who is the most captivating or charismatic person you know? Any time I ask this question from some of my friends, clients or followers on IG people have no problem coming up with a name. They instantly have an answer. On the other hand, people have a much harder time finding a quick answer to […]