There’s nothing like getting tapped to speak at an event or conference—it’s not only nice to be asked, but it speaks volumes about what people think of you: That you have something of value to share with their community, and they want it. That said, there are three questions I ask myself before I accept,…

I had my first scrimmage of the season yesterday for the touch football league I’m in (yes you read that right). Gorgeous, sunny day in Prospect Park. New team t-shirts. Feeling good. During one key play (I can’t use football lingo because I don’t speak football), I ran for the end zone. I had that spidey…

The desire to go big hits people in very different ways. Some people have always seen themselves in the spotlight and won’t rest until they are on the set of the Today Show. But for many others it starts smaller, humbler. Like, “I should write an article and pitch it as a guest blog,” or…

I teach people how to speak in the media, on stage, and to each other with power and conviction. And there’s one crutch in particular I train people right out of: Asking questions. Want to make a stronger impression? Make a statement. Ideally, one that could be argued or flat-out…

I help people become better presenters of their own ideas. It’s what I do. And the brunt of that work has less to do with technique (saying “um” too much for example) than it does psychology. Because once you feel more confident, it’s amazing…