public speaking

Thirty Toasts to June Anniversaries

According to the latest U.S. statistics, June is STILL the most popular month for weddings. It all started with the Romans, who, over two thousand years ago, celebrated on June...

Moved to Tears–Ten More Tips for Not Crying During Your Speech

Moved to Tears–Ten More Tips for Not Crying During Your Speech

There’s skinned-your-knee crying.  We’ve all been there.  And there’s the-guy-finally-got-the-girl crying.  Been there too.  Naturally there’s grief-when-you’ve-lost-a-loved one crying, of course.  And then there’s the inconvenient moment, often during a...

Big Girls Won’t Cry: Ten Tips to Avert Tears when Speaking in Public

Many clients—particularly female clients—have told me they will do almost anything to avoid speaking at  social gatherings, such as weddings, special birthdays, or memorial services, because they fear they will...