Unmasking the Real You: 3 Ways You Might Be Hiding Your Authentic Self

Before I present what I believe are the three ways you might be hiding your authentic self, let’s first talk about masks. As youngsters, we learn how to create all sorts of masks, and these aren’t the kind that we make with colored paper, crayons, and glue. I’m...
Zen Wisdom and Confident Speaking

Zen Wisdom and Confident Speaking

Story of Zen Master The following Zen wisdom and confident speaking story, a favorite of mine, points to what I believe are the 3 secrets to confident speaking. A student came to Master Ichu and said, “Please write for me something of great wisdom.” Master Ichu picked...
Can You Say “No”?

Can You Say “No”?

Kind Words I want to share a note I received from one of my clients who participated in my 12-week Online Coaching program. She wrote to me and said, “I appreciate the opportunity to learn to hear, listen and take actions based on my inner voice!” Nancy’s...
A Note of Encouragement…

A Note of Encouragement…

…If You Dread Speaking In Public I wrote this a while back in a bout of inspiration. Or maybe it was exasperation. It’s unedited, but I wanted to share it with you anyway. If you dread speaking in public… remember this: You aren’t going to dieYou aren’t...
It Went BETTER Than He Could Have Imagined

It Went BETTER Than He Could Have Imagined

A client I worked with shared the good news about his success speaking at a conference (pre-pandemic). If you have struggled with speaking anxiety, read my client’s story below to see what is possible when it comes to dealing with extreme anxiety. I bet you will find...