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An extraordinary and unexpected generational gift.

Another unique and grand kindness that has rippled through time.

Unique, grand, profound kindnesses ripple through time.

Being a friend, a good friend, requires skill.

Yep, clothing is a conversation, even ugly, violent conversations.

Understanding how the TEDx Sausage Gets Made

Singing the song of impermanence

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Being a Post-Pandemic Consumer

The screens, and what lives behind them, will suck you in and make you feel like you’re missing something. But only if you let them.

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Extraordinary circumstances call for extraordinary measures. Or, you know, renaming the dog.

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Instead of affecting the speaking style of someone else, work to construct your own authentic presentation persona.

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Public speaking is a conversation. Be brilliant, give them all you have and then let it go because you can’t control what they receive.

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Still unsure about delivering a great Elevator Pitch? Here’s some of our most frequently asked questions.

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What makes a public speaker truly memorable?

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Here’s what takes a public speaker or a presentation from “Meh” to “Wow!” Hint: ducks should not be involved.

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You probably have the makings of a good public speaker. Stick with us and we’ll show you how to be great!

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Everybody’s doing video but not everyone does it well. Level up to really good video & on-camera skills.