I was ready to record an awesome podcast this week..and my voice completely disappeared. I am so bummed!! But it makes me appreciate HAVING a voice - and I am so grateful for the voice I have been given, and how I am able to use it effortlessly 99.9% of the time. So my apologies, there is no podcast today, but I will definitely be back in action next week! Take care! … [Read more...]

Do you struggle to project your voice? Do others need to strain to hear you? While we may tell ourselves the story of "Oh, I'm just a quiet person", it can often be due to our mindset. We may not believe our voice or message deserves to be heard, or we are afraid of making a mistake...so we speak very softly, so we don't run the risk of others hearing those mistakes. This is why I am excited to be re-sharing this inspiring conversation I had with vocal coach, YouTuber and author Kimberley … [Read more...]

  Are conflicts at work having a negative impact on your productivity, your relationships and your wellbeing? In today’s episode I’m re-sharing a conversation I had with the wonderful Sally Wiencke from Momentum Changing Mindsets and Heartfelt Retreats. Sally is a true expert in this field. She has over 25 years of dedicated experience in conflict management, coaching, mediation, group facilitation and training. She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching … [Read more...]

Do you dislike the idea of 'selling'? Whether you’re a professional who needs to ‘sell’ yourself and your ideas to management or when interviewing, or you’re a business owner who needs to ‘sell’ your products or services to clients, ‘selling’ in some shape or form is a skill we absolutely need to have if we want to succeed in our career or business. But what if you see ‘selling’ as being icky, pushy, arrogant or something you’re just not good at? As you’re about to find out, there is a … [Read more...]

Is your mindset holding you back from being an effective public speaker? A mindset is a belief that orients the way we handle situations - including public speaking. You may have all the technical skills in place, but a fixed or negative mindset will most likely hold you back from feeling confident and delivering your message effectively. For example, if you have a fixed mindset around your speaking ability, such as: “I am just not good at speaking to large groups”, this is going to limit … [Read more...]

Want to REALLY connect with your audience? You need to start your presentation with impact! We've all seen speakers who start with "Hi everyone, thank you coming. Today I'm going to talk to you about..." ...and next thing you know, you're checking Facebook or wondering what to have for lunch. You've lost interest and are disengaged from the get go. (And let's face it, we've all been one of those speakers at some point!) They say you only have one chance to make a first impression, and … [Read more...]

If you are a working professional woman, this announcement is for you: applications for the next online group coaching program are now open. This program is for high performing professionals and leaders who want to dramatically increase their influence, impact and confidence at work. Over 8 weeks, you’ll learn how to: Become a trusted advisor at work, build a strong and clear professional presence, connect powerfully with coworkers and stakeholders, be an effective leader … [Read more...]

If I were to challenge you to not speak for a full weekend, how would you respond? What feelings does the thought of being silent conjure up for you? Anxiety? Dread? Longing? I recently went on a weekend silent retreat at the Kadampa Meditation Centre in Monbulk, 90 minutes from Melbourne, where we weren’t allowed to talk, communicate or look at our phones. NO communication! In this episode, I share some of the insights I gained from my time there, and how these insights and lessons can help … [Read more...]