I recently took a reading tour of the blog entries from the height of the pandemic. In that liminal space, two things came forward as priorities; respecting the body and maintaining a connection to other humans. Many of us became…
If you read this blog you are probably searching for ways to use your voice to its highest potential. To that end, there are many posts here about how to engage with clear intention in order to achieve clarity in…
I just moved. In my new house, the view from my desk is now a lake instead of another building. My work has not changed in any other way. In fact, it is currently harder to accomplish as I hunt…
Have you ever had the experience of delivering the perfect response to a situation, well after the fact and in your own mind? Yeah, me too. How about watching your words land in the room as you desperately wish for…
One of the easiest ways to develop clarity is to know your goal. Whether we are in a one-to-one conversation, in a meeting, or presenting to a larger group there is a purpose. Dynamic speech requires that you become clear…
The beginning of the year is full of good intentions for many. Still, by February, many of these intentions will lay abandoned. Here is a wonderful truth about turning intention into reality -- the voice is at the center of…
We rehearse a lot. By which I mean that many of us are running scripts of our doubts, fears, and failing. Often, we repeat these phrases to ourselves in thought or even out loud. Here are just a few: My…
I attended a panel discussion last night where all of speakers were dynamic and knowledgable . Sadly, only one of them was consistently a good speaker. He didn't necessarily have the best vocal tone, or the most dynamic range. What…
Everyday we do things in a certain way. We have routines, habits, and ways to interact in the world both conscious and unconscious. This is perfectly normal. However, since one definition of insanity is doing the same things over and…
At the beginning of the week it isn't uncommon to take a moment and look ahead at the schedule. Listing out appointments, and obligations as we chart a path forward. Today, I want to invite you to decide how you…