I’m sure you know them— those people who “pounce” on you while you’re talking. Here’s how it works: the moment you’re done speaking (or even the moment you pause), they “pounce” in with whatever it is they want to say (or ask), often unrelated to the topic you were just addressing. They don’t quite …
For over 20 years, I’ve been teaching this 3-Part Framework to help my clients improve and influence the outcome of any interaction. I shared it last week with three top executives at a leading investment firm who communicate internally with their teams and externally to investors; I shared it yesterday with a family member who …
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I posted this story one year ago and felt compelled to share it again, as the message is timeless. It’s a story about one of the most influential people in my performing life… and what it means for you— as a leader, manager, mentor or parent. It’s about the Art of Showing Up. Risk Forward …
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There’s a key trait that most “high performance experts” overlook… and one I’ve found to be present in almost every top performer I know. While you’ll often hear (or read) about the importance of… purpose & clarity; grit, discipline & persistence; vision & communication; EQ, resilience & adaptability …one trait that’s rarely identified: enjoyment and …
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Over these last few weeks, in a few key 1:1 conversations with executive and entrepreneur coaching clients as well as colleagues at our NSA (National Speakers Association) conference in Austin last week, I’ve heard a variety of references to outside advice people received and were questioning—rightfully so. If you’re struggling with input you’ve recently received, …
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There’s a word you’ll want to avoid in conversations, on stage, in your writing and in videos. It’s one that vastly reduces the clarity and potency of your message. What’s the word? “Thing” …as well as its variation, “something.” Yes, yes–there are a few situations where it might be effective, but when I’m working with …
Want to avoid the #1 communication mistake? Consider expressing your message in a way that creates a Full Spectrum Experience, a technique I teach in Rock The Room® to help people engage their audience no matter the size or setting. This 1-minute excerpt from a custom keynote I crafted and delivered last month for …
15 years after “I do.” And what an extraordinary (and often otherworldly) phenomenonal experience it has been. ** It took me a long time to find the right match. During this period, people gave me a hard time (and I gave myself a hard time), but I’m so glad I waited. Sometimes it’s not because …
It’s the mid-point of the year and for many of my clients, a time when they’re reflecting on where they’ve been, where they are, and where they’re going. As you revisit goals, it’s worth asking yourself and your team, “Is this really what we want to accomplish… and if so, for what reasons?” As I …
This was a biggie. 5,000+ in the audience last week. A total joy. 17 second video of venue here – ch-ch-check it out. Every “on stage” opportunity (whether on-camera or live in-person, whether a high-stakes meeting or large-scale keynote event, whether a pitch, a podcast or a party) is preceded by hours and hours …
