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Unlike a Speech, the Opening Paragraph of Your Book is Critical 16 Jul 2013 | 05:22 am
I love going to free public speaking seminars: if the material isn’t good, I usually walk away with at least a good story. At one such event a few years ago, the leader let me deliver a five minute sp...
I’m a New Speaker – Do I Need a Website? 8 Jul 2013 | 01:47 am
If you’ve taken that first step towards becoming a professional speaker, then congratulations. It’s an exciting journey that can be both fun and frustrating, but in the end, you’ll find it worthwhile ...
Five Ways to Get Started on Anything 25 Jun 2013 | 03:24 pm
Most people fail to do anything major because they see it as a big impossible task that needs to be tackled all at once. If you’re trying to climb a mountain, you can come up with dozens of excuses: y...
Straight No Chaser – How to Act Like True Celebrities 20 Jun 2013 | 03:03 am
One of the coolest things about social media (and the internet in general) is how it gives everyone a chance to be seen and heard. Anyone can be a celebrity – and these days, it feels like practically...
Leave Miss Utah Alone 18 Jun 2013 | 04:45 am
Last night was the Miss USA pageant. Normally, the big news would be that Connecticut’s Erin Brady won. However, the buzz is all about an answer from Miss Utah, Marissa Powell. No, this time it wasn’t...
Why You Should Log in to Your Facebook Account During an Interview 14 Jun 2013 | 05:57 pm
As if job interviews weren’t stressful enough, some employers are asking people that come in for job interviews to log in their email accounts or their Facebook (or other social media) accounts. Plent...
Why You Should Log in to Your Facebook Account During an Interview 14 Jun 2013 | 05:57 pm
As if job interviews weren’t stressful enough, some employers are asking people that come in for job interviews to log in their email accounts or their Facebook (or other social media) accounts. Plent...
Five Habits to Cut Back Debt 30 May 2013 | 03:26 pm
If you’re not up to your eyeballs in debt, consider yourself lucky. Millions of people each year find themselves in tough financial situations. In some cases, they’ve done something irresponsible but ...
Five Ways to Spice Up Your Toastmasters Meetings 27 May 2013 | 03:57 pm
Sometimes it seems like a meeting where everyone practices their public speaking skills can only be so fun. I mean honestly, how many speeches about people’s dogs, families, jobs, etc… can one tolerat...
Do You Have to Wear a Suit to a Job Interview? 24 May 2013 | 03:02 pm
If you walk into an office of a company that operates in either high tech or creative services, you’ll probably see their employees dressed casually. A lot of these companies take great pride in their...