How Communication Skills Training Can Make You a Better Manager
Communication skills training can make you a better manager—but only if it addresses what's actually holding you back. Learn why empathetic presence training works better than traditional executive presence approaches, and what to look for in programs that build real leadership authority.
We Don't Need Executive Presence—We Need Empathetic Presence: A Revolutionary Leadership Approach for 2025
Executive presence feels inauthentic for a reason. Discover how Empathetic Presence helps empathetic leaders express themselves fully at the executive level.
What Is Air Hunger Anxiety and How Can We Manage It?
Air hunger anxiety is the feeling that you can't get enough air when speaking—even though your lungs are fine. Learn what causes this breath-based anxiety, why it shows up in specific situations, and discover grounding practices that actually help.
Finding Your Voice: How to Speak Up Even When You’re Afraid
If you're afraid to speak up right now, you are not alone. I share tips for speaking up, even when you’re afraid.
Breaking Free from Speaking Anxiety with Breath
Tools to help you overcome speaking anxiety so you feel less nervous speaking up.
How to Overcome Anxiety and Speak Up Confidently in Meetings
If you struggle speaking up in meetings with confidence, you are not alone. I share tips to overcome anxiety in meetings and speak with more clarity and charisma.
How Do I Find a Public Speaking Coach?
Find a public speaking coach who addresses speaking anxiety, not just speaking skills. Learn what questions to ask, where to look, and how to identify coaches who teach empathetic presence and help you be more of yourself on stage—not less.
Can presence be taught?
Can you get better at having presence? I’m not talking about executive presence—I’m talking about the act of harnessing our attention in our most important moments. Read on for tips to improve your own presence as a leader.
Vulnerability is a Muscle
What if vulnerability is an antidote to impostor syndrome and anxiety? I share my struggle with vulnerability and some tips I'm trying to strengthen the muscle of being more open.
What is a Communication Coach?
A communication coach gives you tools and frameworks to speak with presence under pressure. They can help you build trust in your ability to speak with confidence, clarity, and conciseness.
Public Speaking Panic: How to manage anxiety when communicating
Do you have shortness of breath when public speaking? The way to manage breath-based anxiety may be different than you think.
Shortness of Breath: Dealing with speaking anxiety
Learn how to regulate your nervous system to manage speaking nerves like palpitations and racing thoughts.