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History, Humor, and Humanity: Lessons from King Charles III’s Address

History, Humor, and Humanity: Lessons from King Charles III’s Address

by | May 10, 2026 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Executive Leadership, Political Speeches, Public Speaking Skills

I was never prouder of being British than when I watched King Charles III’s powerful address to Congress. Yes, I love the Royals and have always been a fan of Charles, long before he was King. He was a man ahead of his time, caring deeply about climate, organic...
Why Brilliant Technical Experts Need Help Before High-Stakes Presentations

Why Brilliant Technical Experts Need Help Before High-Stakes Presentations

by | Apr 27, 2026 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Leadership & Team Building

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...
What a Story Contest Really Teaches You About Speaking

What a Story Contest Really Teaches You About Speaking

by | Mar 1, 2026 | Blog, Effective Business Communication Skills, Professional Career Development, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach, Speech coaching

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...
Enjoy the Results When You Maximize the Power of Well-Chosen Words

Enjoy the Results When You Maximize the Power of Well-Chosen Words

by | Jan 18, 2026 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Executive Leadership, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

Recently, I was interviewed by my NSA colleague Shannon J. Gregg, PhD, for her Life Sciences Sales Lab podcast, and she asked a question that took me straight back to the early 1990s. “Patricia, when was the first time you coached a scientist?” That honor goes to my...