public speaking

Feb 27, 20224 min read

In the name of MY FATHER

2022 has been like no other year for me. I know ... the calendar says we're only at the end of February, but in every other measure for...

Aug 25, 20203 min read

3 lessons from Michelle Obama's DNC Speeches from 2008 - 2020

Michelle Obama gave exceptional speeches at the last four Democratic National Conventions. She expertly adjusted her delivery to meet...

Dec 9, 20181 min read

"Must've been a good speech!"

If you've read Michelle Obama's memoir Becoming, you'll recognize those words which became her refrain. She explained that this refrain...

Apr 12, 20181 min read

Imperfection for Connection

There's no shortage of quotes about the virtues of making mistakes. Our social media feeds are piled high with them. Look no further than...

Jan 25, 20182 min read

Who's afraid of the big bad mic?

At first, I thought that public speaking was hard. Actually, that’s not true. At first I didn’t give public speaking much thought at all....