The Plights of a Middle-Aged Female Founder: A Letter to Venture Capitalists
I am a female co-founder of a technology startup. This means that I'm somewhat…
Communication Skills Got My Son Into College. No Bribery Required.
As the parent of two teenagers, one who just finished the college admissions…
Episode 12: The Secrets Of Becoming A Great Speaker - Carmine Gallo
On today’s show we welcome Carmine Gallo, a business communication expert,…
Pitching Your Business to an Investor? Stop Practicing Your Pitch and Start Telling Your Story
As startup founders with a product designed to help people improve their…
Co-Founding a Startup With Your Best Friend? Read This First
My co-founder, Tim Wikstrom, and I had been friends for several years before we…
Does a British Accent Make You a Better Speaker? A Lesson From 'Friends'
If you're a fan of Friends like we are, you might remember that time when Ross…
Confessions of a Public Speaking Trainer: 'See Yourself Through the Eyes of Others'
‘Why are they better than me?’ Throughout my life, this has been a troubling…
What Melissa McCarthy Can Teach Us About Our Irrational Fear of Public Speaking
You’re standing in front of a room of people about to give a presentation. You…
Trick Your Brain Into Giving Better Presentations With One Simple Exercise
Have you ever shopped for a specific model of car and then suddenly, on the…
Why Teaching Teens Face-To-Face Communication Skills Is More Important Than Ever
I'm the parent of two teenage boys and, for those of you who may not have…