Public Speaking Isn’t Just for Stages: It’s for Life

Public Speaking Isn’t Just for Stages: It’s for Life

I used to think public speaking meant standing on a stage, delivering a polished speech to an audience that hung on every word. It felt like something reserved for experts, for people with important things to say. It certainly wasn’t something for everyday life. But...
Finding Your Voice: How Community Transforms Anxiety into Confidence

Finding Your Voice: How Community Transforms Anxiety into Confidence

Anxiety around expressing yourself—whether in conversations, relationships, or creative pursuits—can hold you back from fully sharing who you are. But what if you didn’t have to face this alone? One of the most powerful ways to overcome self-expression anxiety is by...
When It Comes to Speaking, Are You an “Orchid” or a “Dandelion?”

When It Comes to Speaking, Are You an “Orchid” or a “Dandelion?”

Two Types of Speakers What are you when it comes to public speaking, an “orchid” or a “dandelion?” I came across the “orchid” and “dandelion” concept when I listened to an interview with W. Thomas Boyce. M.D. talking about his book, The Orchid and the Dandelion: Why...