Frequently I meet people who want to be out there public speaking at events and keynote seminars. When I ask them what they would speak about some say a personal story, others aren’t sure, most think it’s glamourous. Isn’t public speaking supposed to be glamorous? The morning of my last presentation was challenging. It was …
Christmas is a birthday party. Just the other night I found myself staring at my pathetic Christmas tree. It’s about three feet tall and unusually skinny. It does, however, have flocked branches and attached white lights for a holiday effect. My living room is small and (I know) over decorated, so I thought a modest …
How to prepare for a speaking presentation is a matter of opinion. Since everyone has their own way of doing things, there is no right or wrong way to prepare (in my opinion). Today’s blog is about preparing for a speaking presentation and rehearsing your message. (Caution, this could be either painful or completely hysterical.) …
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Motivation and Inspiration, is there a difference? Motivational Speaker or an Inspirational Speaker? Let’s pretend, you (yes, you) are at a stoplight and the it switches to green and the driver in front of you doesn’t respond. “OMG, are you kidding me? C’mon go! What are you waiting for, an invitation?” Does this sound familiar? …
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Most people fear public speaking; I do too. Why? Standing on a stage in front of 130 women in federal prison will challenge anyone. Public speaking in public is one thing, but in federal prison while serving time? My heart would race and thump, and all I could think of was how silly I must …
Enjoy the weekend, activity, dinner, event…whatever it is, enjoy! Take delight, take pleasure, blah, blah, blah. I get sick of people telling me to enjoy everything. I don’t enjoy going to the dentist, or the gas station and shoot me now, when I go to the DMV.
Stuffing a marshmallow in a parking meter is like saying: whatever you do, it’s just not working. I posted this little fav of mine the other day and got a few laughs and thumbs up of understanding.
Orange and I met over a government-issued nightgown. It was nothing like a black dress. The ginormous tent-like orange nightgown was one of the first pieces of clothing thrown at me. I kept it securely in my locker, thinking it was special. Orange, really? Was this because women escaped at night in their nightgown? Why …
How do you want to look back on your life? Clinical psychologist Viktor Frankl’s primary conviction was that human drive is not about pleasure but the pursuit of what we find meaningful. This is the part where you pause and say, “Hmmm.” Today’s conversation with myself was most enlightening. During my dedicated toothbrushing time, I …
Magic is real and pretend at the same time. This is real . . . you are on your knees yanking weeds out of the garden on a record-setting hot, humid day. How’s it going? Sweat is dripping down your forehead, and every time you attempt to redirect the sweat, you end up rubbing dirt …
