public speaking

What Makes Seth Godin A Public Speaking God And How You Can Be One Too (In 12 Steps)

by Monica May 16, 2013

When I wrote that I’ve been immersed in the public speaking world lately, I wasn’t kidding. I’ll say it again- I love me a great talk! So you can imagine my surprise and delight upon discovering I was one of the lucky few to score a ticket to hear bestselling author, Seth Godin speak for [...]

Your Audience Awaits!

by Monica May 9, 2013

Public Speaking… I’ve been both doing and watching a lot more of it lately. And it’s fascinating. And it reminds me a a lot of auditioning. Which is funny considering once you’re speaking to an audience you already have the gig. You’re not vying for it. You don’t actually have to prove anything. And yet [...]

Is Public Speaking Risky Business? Not Anymore! (Video)

by Monica June 14, 2012

This month on Show & Tell, we’re examining the concept of Expanding. In addition to the make-over of this website, last week we covered the importance of Observation for storytelling, and this week we’re all about taking Risks. If you missed the post, you’ll want to read it here. Done? Awesome! Let’s have a little [...]

Why Storytellers Are Great Observers (a follow up)

by Monica June 7, 2012

After confessing about my Stand-In Superpower of observation, I thought I’d follow up with a more in depth discussion. In this week’s Show & Tell video, I highlight three reasons storytellers make great observers and vice versa (Plus a peek at the new intro for the weekly videos… you like?) Note: This video is also [...]

Giving Shape To Your Presentation

by Monica May 23, 2012

{This is part four in a four part series exploring the four elements of Diamond Grading as a muse for sharing our stories: Clarity, Carat, Color, and Cut}. In this week’s SHOW & TELL video, we’re talking about three facets that are crucial to delivering a shiny speech: 1. Starting off with a bang 2. [...]

How To Be More YOU In Front Of An Audience (Video)

by Monica May 17, 2012

A few days ago I wrote about “color” and how I love color because personal preference is so subjective. Today’s video is also about not following the flock. It’s about knowing your our own voice and personality and confidently bringing them to the table when speaking on camera or on stage. I present to you: [...]

It’s Your Time To Shine (Get Excited!) (Video)

by Monica May 11, 2012

The theme for this week here on SHOW & TELL is all about sharing stories that have a strong impact and make a real connection. In today’s video, you’ll learn the secret to giving a knock-out speech and why it has nothing to do with fancy packaging. Yep- it’s up to you to give your [...]

How to Captivate Your Audience With Clarity (Video)

by Monica May 2, 2012

Continuing this week’s theme of CLARITY, today’s SHOW & TELL video is about how to clearly deliver your message in a presentation. You might be an eloquent speaker or have a great story, but if the audience tunes out your talk, there’s little hope you’ve made a connection with them. Here’s two ideas to keep [...]

Tell Me About Yourself

by Monica April 25, 2012

Today’s Video is about how to effectively share your story the next time a potential boss, agent, client, or peer asks you to simply tell them about yourself. Here’s five tips to help if you find you’re feeling tongue-tied over telling your story: What tips have I missed? How do you respond when someone asks [...]

Let Me Slip Into Something More Uncomfortable

by Monica July 19, 2011

Today I ran for an hour after not running (or exercising at all) for the past 10 days thanks to a little mishap. I’m not totally healed (which is evident by the incredulous looks I get from strangers on the street) and the run was uncomfortable. And I loved it. Why? Because I feel most [...]