Confession time. I do not like writing about public speaking anxiety. The subject is over-saturated, drowning good advice in a sea of recycled aphorisms. Still, every few years I wade back in and here we are. It is, in my…
Tis the season for festivals and holidays as we approach the new year. It is a time of complex interactions some of which are inherently risky. Predictably, stress levels soar at work, impacting communication grace in both professional and personal…
In the Buddhist teaching, Upajjhatthana Sutta, there are five remembrances for contemplation. The one I reflect on the most, by far, was best paraphrased by the late Thich Nhat Hanh: My Actions are my only true belongings. They are the…
In Boston, sunset was at 4:34pm yesterday. 4:34! Outside, the light is fading on this year but that's not the only place it is doing so. In homes, offices, and private moments many of us are already living in the…
All of the best speakers and vocal performers I know share a characteristic. They are curious. They seek knowledge, of facts certainly, but also about life. They seek to know about people, and their experiences. They question and follow those…
Many of us live with physical pain and/or discomfort. For some, it cannot be helped and for others following the problem can provide relief. But root causes of and solutions for pain are not the point of today's exercise. Today…
I spent the bulk of the day at the Perks Convention, which serves Human Resources professionals looking for Perks to offer. It was what you'd expect -- loud, exhausting, and involved a lot of speaking. Speaking in loud rooms is…
Clearly, you are alive which means some breath is getting in. The problem is not with baseline survival it is with an abundance of air. Enough air to satisfy survival, optimal health, AND a wealth of communication. Stop thinking about…
Most of us were trained to sit still, stand still, and generally be still. These bodies, however, were not built for it. Bodies need to move. Your challenge today is to take the stairs, stand more, and/or have a 3-minute…
Resolve(v): To decide firmly on a course of action. End of year approaches and for many people that means making resolutions for the new year. In fact, anywhere from 40-45% of Americans will make New Years Resolutions at least once…