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Even the meeting room is a stage.

Teaching public speaking at U of T has shown me one thing above all else… the professionals who thrive are

Facing fear in your personal & professional life

Fear always finds a way to show up in unexpected ways, doesn’t it? It’s something that we all deal with
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What Happens Backstage and How to Own the Moment You Step Into the Light

There’s a particular kind of energy backstage and it isn’t necessarily peaceful. It’s the silence of a held breath –
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Virtual Meeting Eye Contact Tip

Stop looking at yourself on video calls! If you’re looking at your own face (or even the other person’s face)
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Start With Silence – The 3 Second Pause!

You know how most presentations start with awkward shuffling, a “Can everyone see my screen?”, or a rushed “Hi everyone,
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When the Holidays Aren’t What You Imagined.

For many people, this season isn’t what you expected. For some of you, it’s painfully so. Maybe there is an

The anti-aging power of old friends and good times.

“GET OFF MY LAWN!” is something I assumed I’d be yelling regularly at ‘kids these days’ at a grand old

National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day

Metastatic breast cancer (also known as stage 4) is responsible for 100% of breast cancer deaths. Yet, only 2-5% total