The Applause Is Not Only for You
Recently, I spoke with a highly successful CEO who leads quarterly all-company meetings. She is respected, accomplished, and deeply committed to her team. When I asked who opens the meetings, she replied, “I do.” My response? “You are too important to walk on stage...
Why Brilliant Technical Experts Need Help Before High-Stakes Presentations
It never ceases to amaze me how many highly intelligent, accomplished professionals underestimate one critical truth: expertise does not automatically translate into persuasive communication. You may be a brilliant engineer, analyst, or executive. You may have spent...
Rehearsal Is the Work: Why Mastery Creates Your Presentation Confidence
The Professional’s Guide to Preparation That Pays Off One of the most frequent questions I receive from coaching clients, audience members, and even professional speakers is: “Patricia, how do I stop worrying about forgetting what I want to say?” Many executives...
How I Turned One Executive Conversation into Six Clients
Several years ago, after a presentation to professional speechwriters, John, the head of corporate communications at a large technology company, walked over and said, “I am going to set up a conversation with my boss, an executive with a Fortune 500 company. He is a...
