Executive and leadership communications
I help leaders in government, labor, business and advocacy organizations shape their messages and connect with their audiences.
I’ve been the lead speechwriter on national election campaigns, coached leaders for televised debates, and written speeches for everything from government budgets to countless keynotes.
And I coach speakers and the people who support them on personal leadership communications.
Want to move audiences to action in support of your big idea? We should talk.
Speechwriting
From high-stakes keynotes to after-dinner humor, I can help you hit the right note while delivering your message with power.
Presentation coaching
Make every line count with an authentic, honest performance that moves hearts and minds in the audience.
Message and strategy
Integrate all of your leadership communications in one coordinated platform for positive change.
From my blog…
My four watchwords for positive on-stage vulnerability
One of the most powerful ways a speaker can connect with their audience is to show a little vulnerability. Letting your guard down can assure your audience that they're seeing the real you. It may help them relate to you and your story, and it builds a bridge of trust...
Vulnerability is your speech’s hidden strength
So you delivered your speech with grace and style, even a little humour. Your body language was relaxed, the material was useful, and everyone stayed engaged. Heck, they even clapped at the end. And you were confident — super confident — and sure of everything. But...
Stop warming up on-stage
I had a massive "aha" moment about speaker coaching earlier today when I discovered a client likes to spend a few minutes at the beginning of a speech getting comfortable "and warming the crowd up." I realized abruptly that he isn't warming the crowd up — he's warming...
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