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The Presentation Is Bigger Than the Speech

The Presentation Is Bigger Than the Speech

by | Sep 21, 2026 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Human Resources & Recruitment, Leadership & Team Building, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching, Storytelling

You don’t have to be the star to help make the show a success. Recently, my friend and colleague Tracy Spears, CSP, spoke at the Keurig Dr Pepper Territory Leaders Conference. I was there to hear Tracy’s presentation and support her. That is one of the pleasures of...
A New Market for Me – Who Knew?

A New Market for Me – Who Knew?

by | Oct 5, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Human Resources & Recruitment, Leadership & Team Building, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

For years, I have tracked who followed me on YouTube. The numbers were consistent: 99% were men, and the largest group was ages 55–64. Then I checked my stats for the last 28 days. Imagine my surprise—today, 75% of my viewers are 25–34, 25% are 55–64, and 58% are...

Storytelling: Your Secret Weapon in Recruitment

by | May 25, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Human Resources & Recruitment, Leadership & Team Building, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

Want to Attract Top Talent? Tell Better Stories Hiring the right people is difficult—it’s expensive when you get it wrong. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, a bad hire can cost up to 30% of that employee’s annual salary. That doesn’t include the emotional...