The first step to leveraging stories in public speaking and business is to understand them. Storytelling is an art and a science that requires both study and practice. Here are three of my personal favorite reads to help you along as you begin (or accelerate) your storytelling journey. The Storyteller's Secret: From TED Speakers to Business Legends, Why Some Ideas Catch On and Others Don't By Carmine Gallo I bill myself as a transformational storyteller, and I am passionate a

For most people it is fairly easy to detect the personal qualities and behaviors that exemplify a full-blown toxic leader that creates a toxic culture. Identifying a leader that is in the early stages of creating a toxic culture can be a bit more challenging. Below are some questions to consider when trying to detect a shift in culture that is beginning to become toxic. 1. Are members in the culture allowed to mistreat or disrespect the weakest or lowest members in the organi

Tip #1 when you write a keynote speech is... It IS where you start... AND where you finish! As a former professional dancer/choreographer, I coach my clients by driving home that YOU are a word choreographer every time you take to the privilege of the platform. In public speaking of any kind, your start is as essential as your finish. A strong opening does not start with “good morning”, “thanks for inviting me” or any of the other blah blah blah that most presenters use. Sta