Have you ever seen a stage without a podium? Likely not. And like most moths drawn to the light, most speakers are drawn to the podium. As speakers, facilitators, trainers,…
I have been sharing The Chief Storyteller®'s Top 50 Communication Mantras for quite a few years now. Some folks have told me in person or through email there are always…
People who love to tell stories... the good storytellers... think in visual ways. When they create stories in their minds, they transform words into engaging and memorable experiences. Experiences that…
I am a customer detective. I help companies understand more about their customers so they can help them connect to their brands. Understanding customers requires that you find “clues” across…
Bhavesh Bhagat from Confident Governance, and I co-presented a keynote presentation at the annual ISACA DC conference. ISACA is an association of IT, Audit, Security & Risk Management, and Cyber…
Humor is a controversial subject. Most public speaking experts suggest avoiding humor. We couldn't disagree more! The undeniable fact is... worldwide, people love to laugh. So…why can’t we include humor?…
Friend and colleague Jim Schleckser, writes some great CEO and executive communication-focused articles. I really liked this one and thought to share it. At the end are some links for…
One of the most common questions/statements we receive about storytelling is, "I just don't know where to begin." Choosing the right story, turning it into an engaging experience, and practicing…
Since 2011, I have been sharing The Chief Storyteller®'s Top 50 Communication Mantras. I have become more reflective and contemplative in December and January. One thing I like to do is…
In this blog series, "Wisdom from," we look to successful leaders around the world, past and present, to see what insights they can share with us to make us better…