Welcome to the library!
This is where I publish articles explaining my coaching process, selected public speaking guidance I share with students, and a couple reflections on the perennial hot topic of Nerves. Feel free to scroll through the full list of articles below! Or pick from the following major themes:
On My Coaching
Six Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Public Speaking Coach
A totally unbiased guide to finding a speech coach who’s right for you.
Who Are My Typical Clients?
They’re normal people with normal public speaking goals, probably like you.
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.
Public Speaking Coach Near Me: Comparing In-Person Versus Remote Speech Coaching
Why I think video coaching doesn’t fall short.
Talking About Conversation Coaching
How I help students build social skills & conversational fluency.
Will My Company Pay for Public Speaking Coaching?
A guide to finding out & making it happen.
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids’ Speaking Anxiety
How public speaking coaching can help shy kids find their voices.
On Public Speaking
Public Speaking and the Need for Less Speed
Eight ways slowing down can help you speak more effectively—especially under pressure.
The Public Speaking Exercises BEHIND the Exercises
Three critical speaking skills you can develop by doing simple vocal exercises.
Public Speaking Coaching & the Practice Paradox
In which I risk my livelihood to explain a key self-development concept.
How to Become Your Own Public Speaking Coach
You can do it! But you might benefit from some help.
Aristotle, Ethos, and Enhancing Your Speaking Credibility
How to accept, earn, and keep the audience’s trust.
Public Speaking and the Four Levels of Knowledge
Don’t get stuck at Level 3.
In Defense of Fillers
Reducing them is great, but elimination isn’t necessary and may even backfire.
“Do I Really Sound Like That?”
Why your voice sounds weird on recording—and how to get past the discomfort.
On Nerves
Public Speaking Nerves & the Fragility of Belief
Lessons from a nervous knight.
Three Approaches to Combatting Nervous Speaking
One is very popular. Two are neglected—and they shouldn’t be.
How to Handle Public Speaking Mistakes
If you mess up while speaking, but don’t make it a thing, did it even happen?
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids’ Speaking Anxiety
How public 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 it even happen?
Three Approaches to Combatting Nervous Speaking
One is very popular. Two are neglected—and they shouldn’t be.
