The Emotional Charge of the F Word: Why Smart Leaders Think Twice
When my brother, Robert Fripp and I were little, if our mother was upset or frustrated, she would swear by saying, “Sugar” or “Spit.” All the emotion without teaching her two sweet, innocent children ‘naughty’ words. Recently, I watched the Michael...
How to Use a Teleprompter Without Sounding Like You’re Reading
When I coach executives and high-level conference speakers, one of the most misunderstood tools on stage is the teleprompter. Many of my clients speak at major conferences, where their speech is fed to a teleprompter positioned high enough that the audience barely...
What a Story Contest Really Teaches You About Speaking
Recently, I had the pleasure of giving a rehearsal coaching session for the National Speakers Association Northern California (NSANC) Last Story Standing contestants. Six speakers. Six powerful stories. Five minutes each. And every single one of them was...
When Brilliant Executives Suddenly Need Presentation Skills
I am frequently asked how I work with executives who are exceptional at what they do and have never had the time, opportunity, or need to improve their presentation skills. Until. A new position. Higher visibility. And a mandatory 45-minute presentation to senior...
