Yes, it’s true. There IS research suggesting that people fear public speaking more than death. In a 1973 study by R.H. Bruskin Associates, which surveyed Americans about their fears, public speaking ranked as the number one fear, even above death. This led to the famous quote by comedian … [Read more...] about Effective Public Speaking Training Workshop- Part 2
Why Public Speaking Feels Terrifying – and How You Can Master It
Yes, it’s true. There is research suggesting that people fear public speaking more than death. In a 1973 study by R.H. Bruskin Associates, people ranked public speaking as their number one fear—yes, even above death. This gave rise to the now-famous quote by comedian Jerry … [Read more...] about Why Public Speaking Feels Terrifying – and How You Can Master It
Effective Public Speaking Training Workshop- Part 2
Yes, it’s true. There IS research suggesting that people fear public speaking more than death. In a 1973 study by R.H. Bruskin Associates, which surveyed Americans about their fears, public speaking ranked as the number one fear, even above death. This led to the famous quote by comedian … [Read more...] about Effective Public Speaking Training Workshop- Part 2
Effective Public Speaking Training Workshop- Part 1
Yes, it’s true. There IS research suggesting that people fear public speaking more than death. In a 1973 study by R.H. Bruskin Associates, which surveyed Americans about their fears, public speaking ranked as the number one fear, even above death. This led to the famous quote by comedian … [Read more...] about Effective Public Speaking Training Workshop- Part 1
Effective Public Speaking Training Workshop- Part 1
Yes, it’s true. There IS research suggesting that people fear public speaking more than death. In a 1973 study by R.H. Bruskin Associates, which surveyed Americans about their fears, public speaking ranked as the number one fear, even above death. This led to the famous quote by comedian … [Read more...] about Effective Public Speaking Training Workshop- Part 1
The Science of Great Speaking: How to Engage, Persuade, and Inspire
Yes, it’s true. There IS research suggesting that people fear public speaking more than death. In a 1973 study by R.H. Bruskin Associates, which surveyed Americans about their fears, public speaking ranked as the number one fear, even above death. This led to the famous quote by … [Read more...] about The Science of Great Speaking: How to Engage, Persuade, and Inspire
My 2025 wishes for you, one for every month
As we open the door to a whole new year I have twelve wishes for you. One for every month of the year. I’m sending them to you with hope, and tenaciousness for a happy healthy year full of learning, laughing, and leading. Here we go. January – Gratitude (in a … [Read more...] about My 2025 wishes for you, one for every month
That’s a wrap for 2024 – Highlights of the year’s Learning and Development Roundtables Part Two
For twelve sweet years, I’ve been convening folks from around the world, for a free, monthly Learning and Development Roundtable on a range of interesting and engaging topics that members have asked for. Our community is a global group of diverse, social change-makers, who are committed to … [Read more...] about That’s a wrap for 2024 – Highlights of the year’s Learning and Development Roundtables Part Two
Unlock Your Voice: Strategies for Powerful Public Speaking
Sweaty palms. A million butterflies tossing around in your stomach, threatening to escape out of your mouth. Your tongue feels like it's wearing a sweater made of sandpaper. Your voice is wavery and quavery. And most of all a looming sense of dread, with a … [Read more...] about Unlock Your Voice: Strategies for Powerful Public Speaking
Have you read any of these, my top favorite reads from 2022? Part two
As I described in last week’s post, I’m a seasoned, passionate, deliberate, strategic learner. I have been all my life. And you are too. Think of how much learning you’ve done since you were a wee baby. If we didn’t learn we wouldn’t be able to walk, talk, socialize, work, play, … [Read more...] about Have you read any of these, my top favorite reads from 2022? Part two
My top Learning and Development books – 30+ years worth (Part Two)
Last week I wrote about receiving a wonderful email from a Learning and Development Roundtable member asking me for my top Learning and Development books. It gave me a great opportunity to dive into 30+ years of my learning resources and share them with you. Last week I shared fifteen … [Read more...] about My top Learning and Development books – 30+ years worth (Part Two)
My top Learning and Development books – 30+ years worth (Part One)
I had a wonderful email from a Learning and Development Roundtable member recently asking me for my top Learning and Development books. She wrote: “I wanted to ask if you have any recommendations for books/ training manuals for working with vulnerable youth (in an international context) or any … [Read more...] about My top Learning and Development books – 30+ years worth (Part One)
