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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...
Why Your Audience Connection Determines Your Presentation Success

Why Your Audience Connection Determines Your Presentation Success

by | Sep 21, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

When preparing for a presentation, most speakers focus on their content and slides. That’s important—but it’s not enough. The real question you must ask yourself is: Who is my audience, and why should they care? Your content may be brilliant, but your impact depends...

The Actor’s Secret That Makes Great Speakers Unforgettable

by | Jul 27, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Executive Leadership, Professional Career Development, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

The Secret to Impactful Speaking and Performing “What an actor has to do is be personal in public,” said the legendary acting teacher, Lee Strasberg. That phrase resonates deeply with anyone who has stood on a stage or in front of a camera—or who leads a team, pitches...

Making It Look Easy Isn’t Easy

by | Jul 13, 2025 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills

Making It Look Easy Isn’t Easy When we watch a brilliant comedian, captivating speaker, or talented entertainer, it’s easy to think, “They make it look so effortless!” That’s precisely the point. The smoother the performance, the more hours of preparation, refinement,...