April 11th, 2021
“You don’t have to change who you are, you have to become more of who you are.” – Sally HogsheadSpeaking in public is hard work. There is a reason this is so. It’s hard work because the return on investment is very great. …

April 4th, 2021
“Once a word has been allowed to escape, it cannot be recalled.” – HoraceDid you ever think of the changes in your world from when you were a teenager to now?When I was in elementary and high school, we had to do research in the…

March 28th, 2021
“Income tax has made more liars out of the American people than golf.” — Will Rogers, humoristThe COVID-19 virus has changed a lot in your life. There are two things in your life that you will never avoid. The first thing is…

March 21st, 2021
“Light travels faster than sound. That’s why certain people appear bright until you hear them speak.” – Albert EinsteinAs much time as you prepare for your presentation, there will come a time when your presentation falls flat with…

March 14th, 2021
“Everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you. And you can change it, you can influence it… Once you learn that, you’ll never be the same again.” ― Steve JobsDoes anyone not know who…

March 7th, 2021
“Every day the clock resets. Your wins don’t matter. Your failures don’t matter. Don’t stress on what was, fight for what could be.“ – Sean HigginsYou have all heard the term, “The New Normal.” I suggest to you there is a…

February 28th, 2021
“The purpose of business is to create and keep a customer.” – Peter DruckerI am taking a “detour” in this newsletter to talk about a vital part of a speaking business. If you have a speaking business or have ever thought about…

February 21st, 2021
“Frustration, although quite painful at times, is a very positive and essential part of success.” Bo BennettCan you give me a little advice?I am constructing a digital course called “The Influencing Speaker.” The course…