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Mumble Rap is a Genre, Not a Presentation Style: How to Speak Clearly and Stop Overthinking
Do your words ever blur together into one giant run-on sentence when the nerves kick in? Or maybe you just have a natural tendency to

The Communication Skills We Used to Pick Up Along the Way Aren’t So Automatic Anymore
A recent Business Insider article caught my attention. Employers are increasingly asking colleges to do more to prepare Gen Z graduates for the workplace—not just

The Real Reason You “Forget” What You Practiced
Last week, a client looked at me with complete frustration and said, “I swear I could do this yesterday. Then I got into my meeting

The Best Plans Are The Ones You Throw Out
Or Rain, Gold Ultrasuede and Letting Go of the Plan I just had a big birthday party up in Great Barrington, MA. Yes, thank you.

Autism, Visibility, and What We Choose to Value
It’s no longer called Autism Awareness Month. It’s now Autism Acceptance Month. That alone says a lot about how the conversation is evolving. Why does

The Secret to Making a Good Speech Great?
Sing It to Speak Better Sing it! Now hear me out—I’m not suggesting you serenade your department with last quarter’s earnings. But singing your speech

Why Changing the Way You Speak Feels Scary
We all know the phrase “finding your voice.”Every time I ask ChatGPT for a title, it suggests that one. I’ve told it at least five

When Experience Speaks… But Confidence Wavers
There’s a kind of professional discomfort that doesn’t get talked about much. It hits people who are capable, experienced, and respected—yet suddenly find themselves in

Take a Thought for a Walk: How Belief Transforms Your Voice, Energy, and Presence
A simple shift in thought can transform the way you see yourself and how others perceive you.