Do you ever feel like you think faster than you speak or vice versa? Do you speak faster to keep up with your racing thoughts? You are suffering from Disembodied Speaking. Read on for some tips to help you synchronize your speaking.

I loved talking to Farnoosh Torabi about my own money mindset and how I help people communicate their value. Listen to the podcast episode and subscribe to So Money to listen to Farnoosh’s recent conversations with some of my favorite colleagues.

Join me for a webinar designed to help you bring even more personality, power, and presence to your virtual world. Watch the webinar here.

Yes, communication is a practical skillset: what you do and how you do it. So it makes sense to focus on things like preparing for your next presentation. But communicating well is also about embodying certain qualities when you interact with others.

Perspective: Most people secretly report struggling to communicate effectively in high-stakes settings — they’re just not talking about it. In my work, I find that the more privilege, power, and seniority someone has, the less likely they are to admit to challenges communicating…

Do you over-prepare, overthink, or overly focus on content? It doesn’t work because preparation is personal. Check out my tips for preparing, practicing, and presenting without overworking.

What awkward moments do you try to avoid on Zoom? Instead of avoiding the awkwardness, expect it, which gives you an element of control and confidence.

Tips for parents and caregivers working from home this week.

This week, I’m talking about how over-thinking can clog up our communication.

I loved being a guest on The Waystation, a podcast of shared human experience, where we examined the consequences of leaning in too much. It was a joy to be in conversation with and hear stories from Terri Broussard Williams and Erin Riley, and of course, my old friend Rebecca De Ornelas.

This week, I’m taking about listening more deeply to ourselves and each other, whether or not you are going to be home for the holidays.

This week, my biggest piece of advice is to focus on those you are there to serve. Make your audience the focal point of your attention while speaking and return to them as an anchor each time you get carried to analytical thought or anxious sensations.