Our 6-week virtual camp is coming to an end and ain’t we had fun? Our goal was to infuse the basic values of camp learning into your day-to day and high stakes communication moments. But wait! We can’t say goodbye yet! We have our finale, the Talent Show!  Let’s get...

Hey Campers - it’s Movie Night and we hope you brought your sweatshirt. PICTURE THIS: You’re in your seat, the lights dim, the lion roars, the anticipation builds, and suddenly you are swept away by the captivating storytelling and flawless acting. Sounds like your...

Campers! Gather ‘round the campfire (or the meeting room)! Magic happens when under a darkened sky, a fire flames and your favorite hoodie keeps the chill of the evening at bay.  After one too many sticky, ash-burned s’mores, someone says,  “Tonight’s story is “The...

Are we having fun yet?! It’s time to pick up your equipment and head to the archery range. Remember archery? The ultimate summer camp activity. You might be thinking to yourself, “How the heck are they going to turn archery into a public speaking lesson?” We’re so...

For most of us, summer conjures happy memories of outdoor activities and wholesome fun. Who says, “Ah, summer – finally time for all that research I’ve put off all year!” Anyone?...Bueller?... Einstein got it, though: Play is the catalyst for learning – even for...

Welcome Campers! We’re jumping in with Arts & Crafts activities. While we would love to make flowers out of soda bottles (how clever and earth-friendly!), what we’re doing today is: Visual Display That Rocks Your Audience’s World. And since this is the first week...

We have come to the end of our series. The final letter is T: The Torpid Teleprompter. We love living in a video world.  We have our favorite Insta influencers who keep us laughing and learning. Charlotte is obsessed with the chefs and gardeners; Barbara gets lost in...

We’ve arrived at the letter U: Ubiquitous Ums. Picture this: You're about to deliver an amazing speech that will leave your audience inspired and excited. But then, 30 seconds into your introduction those sneaky little ums start popping up, turning your eloquence into...

Here’s the next letter in our Alphabet Soup of Public Speaking Blunders.   The letter C: Clumsy Cadence. Clumsy Cadence is in our public speaking blunder list because it can cause a disconnect between the speaker and their audience. When the speaker’s delivery is hard...

The next letter in our Alphabet Soup of Public Speaking Blunders is: E: Egregious Engagement. Many business presenters will try to memorize every word of their 12-minute presentation and yet fail to actively engage their audience. Whaa?! Talk about limiting your...

Here’s the next letter in our Alphabet Soup of Public Speaking Blunders.   The letter D: Droning Details. Ready for a guessing game? Read the following paragraph and then choose which question you believe elicited this response…. “Well, I woke up earlier than usual,...

The letter W is up next, which stands for Weasel Words. What the hell is a weasel anyway? We’ll leave the literal definition to Animal Planet. But as far as metaphors go, here’s a good definition: Your weasel of a friend who has a habit of "forgetting" their wallet...

We've arrived at the letter I: Insufferable Inner Critic. According to theNational Science Foundation, 80% of self-talk is negative. We’ll wait while you pull yourself together… This week, a new client shared her trifecta of inner critic judgments: Who do you think...

Next up is the letter R: Ruinous Rambling. Do you ever lose your audience's attention during a presentation? Are you drowning your listeners in unnecessary details and data, taking the long and winding road to your main message? It's time to leave the land of rambling...

Next up is the letter P: Precarious Presence. We got a call from a Fortune 500 client with the following request: Dave was promoted to Managing Director. He is technically savvy and is an excellent task manager. However, he struggles in the spotlight. He gets really...

In this ten-part series we offer winning techniques to help you shine on stage. Think of it as free presentation coaching.  Sound good? Raise your hand if you’re game. Excellent! Here we go: The first letter is the letter M: Misaligned Messaging! Yes, we’re starting...