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Self Care and Grit: Build a Stronger, More Resilient You
Defining Grit Are you burned out, overwhelmed, or feel like giving up? We’ve all been there before. The truth is, for most of us, there are times when life feels overwhelmingly tough, and it’s easy to lose motivation when faced with obstacles that seem unyielding. But what sets successful people apart is their ability to…
Read MoreWhy Edutainment?
Entertainment is an important part of our daily lives, but did you know that entertainment is vital to education? Read on to learn how entertainment provides audiences with a fresh mind that accommodates the learning process! Shared laughter unites audiences- Featuring speakers who use entertainment in their presentations benefits everyone! Relaxed, laughing audiences who are having…
Read MoreIt’s Lonely at the Top
We’ve all heard the phrase, “It’s lonely at the top” and for some of us, we know all too well how true that is! As the top leader in any organization, it can feel like you carry the weight of its success or failure on your shoulders every day. And all too often, you carry…
Read MoreVirtual Presentations Are Here to Stay
Connecting, collaborating, and partnering has never been easier than in today’s digital landscape. The professional speaking industry rallied in 2020, and quickly produced an effective solution to the cancellation of in-person events with the birth of the Virtual Presenter Certification. Fast forward to today, and virtual presentations have become a cornerstone of the industry because of…
Read MorePress the Easy Button: Work with a Speakers Bureau
A speakers bureau is an organization that collaborates with event planners and company decision-makers to simplify the process of finding, hiring, and working with professional speakers, trainers, and consultants. Finding the perfect person to inform, motivate and inspire attendees is the cornerstone of producing a first-class event or completing a successful project. Why work with…
Read MoreWork Toward Your Goals and Be Productive
As a business leader, getting more work accomplished is something that tops your priorities list. However, meeting deadlines, completing tasks, responding to important emails, monitoring projects, and managing other equally important business processes is not easy. Being productive requires making a conscientious decision to do what many people do not want to do – making…
Read MoreThe 3 B’s of Inclusive Leadership: Beliefs, Biases and Behaviors
We show up to work as our ‘whole selves’ and, in many ways, this is a good thing. Authenticity is important to well-being and pretending to be someone you’re not is an emotional drain. But with that also comes the challenge of respecting – and actively seeking out – those who are different from us.…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Improv – “Yes, and…”
Over the past five years, countless articles have been published praising the benefits of improv in the business world. Forbes and Harvard are touting the applicability of the art form and its principles for all industries. These skills are more important now than ever – here are some actionable ways you can use these skills…
Read MoreConversion-omics Tips for Planning a Successful Virtual Event
Successful learning opportunities require clear goals and a well planned agenda. With jam-packed schedules and diverse sets of responsibilities it can be tough to get everyone focused on new ideas or initiatives. This is why workshops have become such an effective tool. They are a great way to gather info, generate ideas, and build consensus.…
Read MoreNow What? Thoughts on Positioning Your Business for the Second Half.
What now? Here we are, a little over a year from the start of the COVID-19 restrictions and shut downs. Businesses, community activities, sporting events and many other in-person happenings are opening back up for the most part. People are getting out and getting back to “normal” as we all look forward to the start of summer. But…
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