I give a LOT of presentations about conflict resolution and negotiation, and I’ve learned that the best way to teach some of the most important principles is by telling a…
Do you think about what you say when talking? Of course, you do. Do you think about your voice and your body language as well? Few people do. When you…
What a fantastic experience! Thank you to everyone at the Department of Energy's Small Office of Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) and the event team. From a professional speaker's perspective, the…
Just posted this on Instagram. Thought I would share it. Something I am very passionate about-- the connecting, the bonding, the relationship building humans need and thrive on. People tend…
Negative words, whether used on purpose or by accident, can have a big impact on your audience. Potentially, an impact you did not want or plan for. Imagine you are…
I'm honored to be delivering the opening keynote for the 15th Annual Department of Energy (DOE) Small Business Forum & Expo in Atlanta May 23 to 25. "AWAKEN THE STORYTELLING…
This blog post is about Epiphora, a Repetition Figure of Speech. It is part of a series on repetition. I share them as the English language has hundreds of literary…
Here’s a tragic love story (read with a little sarcasm and satirical intent). One for the record books. During a client meeting, Jeremy* said the dreaded b-word, "but." A few…
Reducing jargon and sentence/word complexity are key to enhancing engagement with your stakeholders. Polish-born British novelist, Joseph Conrad said, “He who wants to persuade should put his trust not in the…
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…