In Defense of Fillers
Reducing them is great, but elimination isn’t necessary and may even backfire.
Will My Company Pay for Public Speaking Coaching?
A guide to finding out & making it happen.
How to Become Your Own Public Speaking Coach
You can do it! But you might benefit from some help.
In Praise of Plan-As-We-Go Speech Coaching
Why a customized coaching plan can help you reach your public speaking goals faster—and save you money.
Talking About Conversation Coaching
How I help students build social skills & conversational fluency.
Public Speaking Coaching & the Practice Paradox
In which I risk my livelihood to explain a key self-development concept.
“Do I Really Sound Like That?”
Why your voice sounds weird on recording—and how to get past the discomfort.
Public Speaking and the Four Levels of Knowledge
This is the most accidentally apt stock photo I’ve ever found for an article.
Public Speaking Coach Near Me: Comparing In-Person Versus Remote Speech Coaching
Why I think video coaching doesn’t fall short.
The Speaking Exercises Behind the Exercises
Three critical speaking skills you can develop by doing simple vocal exercises.
Six Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Public Speaking Coach
A totally unbiased guide to finding a speech coach who’s right for you.
Aristotle, Ethos, and Enhancing Your Speaking Credibility
How to accept, earn, and keep the audience’s trust.
Public Speaking and the Need for Less Speed
Eight ways slowing down can help you speak more effectively—especially under pressure.
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids’ Speaking Anxiety
How speaking coaching can help shy kids find their voices.
How to Handle Public Speaking Mistakes
If you mess up while speaking, but don’t make it a thing, did the mistake even happen?
Three Approaches to Combatting Nervous Speaking
One is very popular. Two are neglected—and they shouldn’t be.
