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Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety with Improv

Public speaking anxiety is a universal hurdle that even the most accomplished leaders encounter. The fear of judgment and the spotlight can trigger a primal response, rooted in our evolutionary history. This fear often leads us to avoid eye contact and disconnect from our audience. However, a profound remedy lies in the principles of improvisation. […]

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Strategies for Delivering an Outstanding Presentation as a Business Leader

The ability to produce a killer presentation as a company leader is a critical talent that may accelerate your career and leave a lasting impression on your audience. A strong and engaging presentation can capture stakeholders, motivate teams, and drive successful outcomes whether you’re pitching a new concept, presenting a strategic plan, or speaking at

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How Business Leaders Handle the Fear of Being Judged in Their Business Presentations

Public speaking is an essential skill for business leaders, as it plays a significant role in conveying ideas, inspiring teams, and influencing stakeholders. However, even experienced professionals can experience the fear of being judged during their business presentations.  The fear of scrutiny and criticism can hinder the ability to deliver a compelling and confident presentation. 

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A Guide to Success: Essential Business Knowledge and Skills

In today’s quickly changing business scene, professionals who want to succeed must have a varied combination of knowledge and abilities. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned executive, staying ahead of the competition necessitates ongoing learning and sharpening of critical business skills.  Business knowledge is the result of the skills, experiences, capabilities, and insight

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BUILDING STRONGER TEAMS: THE ROLE OF IMPROV IN BUSINESS WORKSHOPS

Improvisation workshops for businesses are extremely successful in improving team communication, collaboration, creativity, and flexibility. These programs teach participants vital skills that they may use in numerous facets of their professional life. I’ve been working with many businesses lately, and I’m always impressed at how improv sessions have resulted in numerous beneficial improvements in their

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BREAKING THE ICE: USING IMPROV TECHNIQUES TO ENGAGE AND CAPTIVATE YOUR AUDIENCE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING

Ever struggled with what to say when you are preparing for a presentation? Assume you’ve been asked to give a speech at the last minute. They just grab you, toss you on stage, and expect you to speak confidently in front of a large number of people.  Can you do it? Where do you even

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CONNECT WITH YOUR AUDIENCE BY ADDING A LITTLE HUMOR AND LEANING INTO YOUR TRUE STORIES

Public speaking can be a daunting task, but it is one that we all must face at some point in our lives. Whether you are presenting at work or giving a speech at a wedding, being a compelling and confident public speaker is an essential skill to have. In this blog post, we will discuss

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Be Authentic, Get a Standing Ovation

If you want a standing ovation, you have to be authentic. Several years ago I was prepping to give the opening keynote for a business conference. It was a brightly lit, stark beige hotel ballroom setting with a room full of people chattering with one another. Many had coffee in hand, still getting their engines

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Public Speaking Skills

If I Can Make People Laugh

I can make them listen. And when people are listening, they are more willing to learn. Not just from me. From everyone in the safe space that is created by laughter and connection. My most profound lessons in public speaking have been discovered while performing comedy. We all desire to be heard and understood. Understanding

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public speaking and better communication

Let the positive principles of Improv become an anchor in your personal development or the foundation of your signature speech and stage presence as a presenter. My unique skill set as an improv coach, comedian, and personal development strategist is that I can pull together my years of career experience (working in corporate roles WHILE

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