read the post
Life moves pretty fast when you’re wondering if you misunderstood the assignment.
featured post
There are FAQs and then there are QNDABTSA Let’s say that one together:Questions Nobody Directly Asks But They Still Ask One of my favorites is:How well do I need to know the speech? This manifests itself through indirect questions like:“Do you have tips for how to remember what you’re saying?”“How much should I rehearse?”“Should I […]
READ THE POST
Back in my dating years, I occasionally agreed to be set up. I don’t know why I ever said yes. It was awkward knowing I’d eventually receive a dating report card. Then again, there are a lot of things I don’t understand about that stage of my life. One time I was set up by […]
READ THE POST
Search the Blog
Looking for a specific topic? Try the search bar below.
popular topics
Psychology of Speaking
Speaking with Authority
Standing Out
Story
Delivery
Connecting to the Audience
I help leaders craft, refine, and deliver impactful presentations—the kind people talk about long after the conference is over. The kind people remember.
HI. I'm Mike
Our Populare
READ THE POST
Last year, in a moment of weakness, we signed up for meal delivery from Hello Fresh. They have a cool logo, a cool name and – most importantly – a product that would alleviate stress in my life.
Don’t Make Your Audience Feel Dumb
read the post
Not that long ago upon a time, I coached a woman with an enviable/terrifying task: she was going to pitch an idea to Jason Sudeikis.
Presenting to Jason Sudeikis
blog posts
Grab your free Guide
Metaphorically speaking, a lot of us do the same when we start a speech: we make it all about ourselves. We read our resume to the audience.
Y’all. We don’t need to do that. At best that comes off as braggy; more likely it comes off as insecure.
Don't be that guy.
Win over your audience in 13 seconds
Be the Speaker Everyone Remembers
