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How Negative Words Are Thieves In Disguise
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How Negative Words Are Thieves In Disguise

7lbs, SCARED, and extremely anxious. That’s Shadow (in the pic) ready to hop out of my arms on the cold day I rescued him. —->He was fighting with his brother at the rescue, called crazy by one woman, later labeled anxious... ...and it’s all becaus...
  • March 7, 2018
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The Mic.
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The Mic.

If this picture makes your heart beat a little faster. Or you can feel your hands get clammy... You're not alone. Microphones can be intimidating. But they can also be beautiful. Like anything, it depends on your perspective. If you've alwa...
  • January 20, 2018
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The Nerves, The Butterflies, The Take Off
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The Nerves, The Butterflies, The Take Off

About a year ago, I stopped feeling my stomach drop on a flight. You know, as soon as it takes off... That uncomfortable feeling in the pit of your gut. Argh. No matter how much I traveled in the past... my stomach would always turn into knots d...
  • December 29, 2017
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Moving Your Audience. A Short Note…
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Moving Your Audience. A Short Note…

I'm going to keep this short--- Do you feel like your audience is NOT motivated after you talk? Be honest with yourself. Think about how they reacted to you before, during and after your talk. If your presentation is not leaving people with the...
  • October 1, 2017
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Why Many Feel Scared and Stumble Painfully Through Presentations

One of the most common reasons people stumble through a presentation or speech is because they thought they prepared enough. If you continue to feel bummed about your public speaking skills, but REFUSE to think of ways to improve it...then you likely have s...
  • September 1, 2017
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THEY SAID YES. Will you?
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THEY SAID YES. Will you?

Do you want to become GREAT at a craft but never seem to 'find the time?' Well, the truth is... there's always time. We just have to say 'YES' to making time for the crafts we REALLY want to improve. And if public speaking is a craft you want to improve o...
  • August 25, 2017
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It may not be easy but YOU CAN do it
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It may not be easy but YOU CAN do it

My first TV job offered an annual salary of $15,000. Yeap! And it was a nine-hour drive from my hometown. I took it. After applying all over the country and hearing crickets, that $15,000 salary was my first official offer. I was excited and rea...
  • July 14, 2017
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You’re Invited!
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You’re Invited!

Hey friend, So I've been thinking a lot about why people struggle to speak on a large stage or present their message to small groups. Why do we sometimes get stuck... and stall..... and play "small" trying to make it in this "big" world?  I believe t...
  • June 19, 2017
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HOW AN EARLY BREW POURED OUT OLD MEMORIES
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HOW AN EARLY BREW POURED OUT OLD MEMORIES

It's funny how one small item can trigger a range of memories. That's what happened when I looked at this 13WMAZ mug in my kitchen cabinet this morning. Before I start to write in my journal, I typically pour a hot cup of joe into one of my favorite mugs.  I...
  • May 4, 2017
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