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Why Stories Matter: Connect with your audience every time
February 28th, 2017
You know that thing that happens when you tell a story and someone says “Ooh ooh ooh that reminds me of a time when…” and they tell a story that maybe doesn’t even really have that much to do with the story you just told, but there’s a thread, and that leads to yet another story,…
Stop behaving and get connected
December 23rd, 2016
Do you get gold stars for good behavior? Do you find yourself doing major contortions and back flips to get those gold stars? I do. At least I used to. Now I do my best to break rules whenever I can, but it still pushes me up against an old “MUST BEHAVE MUST BEHAVE MUST…
How to be a You-Tube Sensation (or not)
December 17th, 2016
I’m not gonna try to lure you into watching this video. I’m not gonna dangle a little carrot so you’re tempted to see what’s inside. I’m not gonna tease and tempt you. I’m not gonna make you hyper aware of your pain so you grovel to the play button in hopes of having your problem…
How Crying will make you a more powerful public speaker
December 10th, 2016
If that picture is throwing you off a bit, stay tuned. She’s on the road to becoming a more powerful public speaker, as are you. Have you been lying awake nights thinking “Just Say Something episode 2 is coming up soon!! I wonder what Johanna’s gonna say?!?!?!?!” It’s OK if you haven’t, but if you…
“Just Say Something” Episode 1
December 1st, 2016
Today’s my birthday. (More on that in a moment) In the midst of planning for 2017, I found myself saying to a colleague, “Man oh man my newsletter is the bane of my existence. I love writing it when I do, but I can’t for the life of me get consistent. My self-doubt demons grip…
How to get booked as a speaker
July 3rd, 2016
One of the biggest questions I get asked as a public speaking coach is “How do I get booked as a speaker?” I usually don’t have to convince people that speaking in front of a room full of people is the best thing since sliced bread. (Even though speaking in front of a room full…
Impact your audience: What’s your one thing?
May 29th, 2016
I’ve been thinking about you. Wondering how life is going in the world of a brave speaker who wants to impact your audience in a big way. Even if you don’t always feel brave, my friend, I know you are. A lot of the people who work with me know they have a powerful message…
3 ways to grow confidence and clarity as a speaker
April 29th, 2016
One of the coolest parts of my job is that I get to hang out with smart people who are deeply passionate about what they do. But even the smartest and most passionate people (like you) get up close and personal with some mighty demons when they decide to put themselves out as a speaker….
Start where you are
January 11th, 2016
Eleven days in to 2016 and I still haven’t written the “What are your goals for 2016?” post. Just in case you’re worried that this will turn into a 19-step process for getting everything you want in 2016… You’re in luck: this is not that. I figure everyone else and her sister has got…
Me & My Dad: Update
September 1st, 2015
I know I’ve been out of touch for a few months. I’m writing now to let you know I haven’t disappeared for good, and to tell you a little about what’s going on with me. My dad was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in mid-June. A month later he started chemotherapy, but after one treatment, the…
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