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The next time you sit down to work with your favorite AI writing companion, try using these tips as a starting point to keep your authentic voice intact. Because at the end of the day, communication is about connection, not perfection. And your readers, subscribers and followers want to connect with YOU, not your AI.

Regardless of whether you’re newly promoted or a few years in, the ability to manage is something most were never taught to do effectively. In fact, Gartner research found that 85% of new people managers receive no formal training to become a manager. Here are a few things I coach leaders through when they're in this exact spot.

Even if you don’t put every word on your slides, it’s possible you’re creating “beautifully designed” slides that are better suited for reading than presenting. In this article, I show you a couple of examples of what I see on a regular basis, and what you can change to create beautifully designed slides that support your message and engage your audience.

Public speaking is the #1 fear in the world (above death). And somewhere between 30% and 40% percent of Americans deal with communication apprehension severe enough to affect how they speak up, causing them to avoid doing so altogether. before you give into that fear, I’m going to give you a technique that will change everything.

We've all been in that meeting or presentation. The one where the person speaking just drones on. Your eyes start to glaze over. Maybe you fight to keep them open and your head from lolling to the side. Or maybe, just maybe, you've been that person. How do you choose how much detail is too much? Here are a few simple steps.

My husband and I go to the Newport Jazz Festival every year. We post up at Fort Adams, sunshine on our faces, ocean breeze on our skin, and just listen to the musicians sharing their art. What I love most about the festival is how different everything sounds from stage to stage. Some of it is textbook jazz. Some of it barely resembles jazz at all, except for the roots underneath it. There's truly something for everyone in attendance. What I love, someone else might skip right

When public speaking nerves kick in, most people don't even realize their bodies are showing those nerves. Here are three of the most common body language issues I see, and how to fix them so you appear calm and confident.

There's a moment most aspiring speakers hit where they're ready to practice, really practice, but suddenly realize there's nowhere to go. Most stages want a polished speaker. A specific topic. A speaking reel. Experience. But for someone just starting out, or someone who's nervous but ready to try, the options are almost nonexistent. I saw this firsthand. For years as a public speaking and communication coach, my clients kept asking me the same question: "Do you know of any p

There’s something powerful that happens when someone chooses to use their authentic voice. Not the overly rehearsed version or the one shaped by what they think others want to hear. It’s the exact voice that was needed in that exact moment to create connection, build trust, and strengthen confidence from within. Confidence in speaking doesn’t just appear overnight. It starts forming much earlier than we think. In fact, studies show that up to 74% of people experience some lev

This one may seem like it's for the ladies, but trust me, this message is for everyone . (Gentlemen, replace “LBD” with “power suit.”) There's a reason the little black dress (LBD) has never gone out of style. It's timeless. It's versatile. It works in any room, for any occasion. And the moment you put it on, you feel a sense of confidence. You have a glow about you. Maybe you stand a little taller. Or perhaps you walk with a strut. Regardless, you feel good in your own skin.