One day in the 1980s, Martha Johnson was concluding a three-day training of sales professionals when she asked the pivotal question that would forever change the direction of her work. She made the bold move to ask her audience if they were planning to implement what she had just taught them. Not a single person … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 14: Are You Unwilling? with Martha Johnson
Podcast Ep. 13: Do I Have to be Funny? with Cathy McNally
I’m often asked if being funny on stage is a prerequisite for “making it” in the speaking business. In this informative and entertaining interview with Cathy McNally, master of all things humor, you’ll find out whether or not tickling your audience’s funny bone is as important as you think. Cathy also teaches me two improv … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 13: Do I Have to be Funny? with Cathy McNally
Podcast Ep. 12: Are You in the 14%? with Heathere Evans-Keenan
If this interview was a breakfast cereal, it would be called “Ultimate Supreme 500 Ingredient Mashup.” We took this show in many different directions as I learned about my guest, Heathere Evans-Keenan, and her background, unexpected medical diagnosis, personal philosophy about sickness, and how her entire life (and work) changed. In this episode, we discuss: The 70,000 thoughts we have … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 12: Are You in the 14%? with Heathere Evans-Keenan
Podcast Ep. 11: Tips on Slaying Self-Sabotage with Kelly Coffey
Kelly Coffey is a personal trainer who used to weigh over 300 pounds. She is the voice behind the blog at strongcoffey.com where she helps women who struggle with their weight and their choices to get happily grounded in healthier habits. Her work gets down to the root of why we sabotage ourselves and the tools she teaches are just as … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 11: Tips on Slaying Self-Sabotage with Kelly Coffey
Podcast Ep. 10: Mystery Episode!
I'm so excited to announce my 10th episode! This felt like a major milestone, so I went all out and created a really fun mystery episode for you. Since the contents of this episode are a secret, I'll just say that you might hear about a sushi burrito, wild ponies, a 6 foot tall top … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 10: Mystery Episode!
Podcast Ep. 9: Secrets for Changing Your Money Mindset with Amber Dugger
Amber Dugger is a money geek, knitter, avid cyclist, wine lover, yogi, and lover of all things green. She escaped her cubicle in July of 2015 after 15 years in soul-sucking corporate finance. Amber now combines holistic health coach training with her extensive financial background to guide fellow entrepreneurs in gaining clarity on their money … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 9: Secrets for Changing Your Money Mindset with Amber Dugger
Podcast Ep. 8: How to be a Thought Leader with Ken Lizotte
Ken Lizotte is author of The Expert’s Edge: Become the Go-To Authority that People Turn to Every Time (McGraw-Hill), the The Speaker’s Edge: The Ultimate Go-To Guide for Locating and Landing Lots of Speaking Gigs (Maven House Press) and five other books. Ken has also authored over 600 published articles including a weekly column for the … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 8: How to be a Thought Leader with Ken Lizotte
Podcast Ep. 7: Curious About Speakers Bureaus? with Diane Goodman
In episode 7, I talk to Diane Goodman, founder and president of Goodman Speakers Bureau in Windsor, Connecticut since 1979. Diane works closely with meeting planners to secure professional speakers, entertainers, thought leaders, business leaders, authors, celebrities, and sports figures. In this episode, Diane answers all of the most common questions she receives about speakers bureaus. You’ll … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 7: Curious About Speakers Bureaus? with Diane Goodman
Podcast Ep. 6: Top 10 Reasons People Don’t Speak Up with Leslie Karen Hammond
Leslie Karen Hammond is a speaker, author, and Confident Speaking Expert. Her new book, Keep It Real: Why We’re Afraid to Speak Up and What to do About it, is the subject of this week's podcast. I loved this book and Leslie had so many surprising answers when I asked her about specific tips and … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 6: Top 10 Reasons People Don’t Speak Up with Leslie Karen Hammond
Podcast Ep. 5: Reassuring Wisdom from Katy Tynan
Katy Tynan is a bestselling author, internationally recognized expert on how work is evolving, and was voted one of the best motivational speakers in Boston. Katy is the author of Survive Your Promotion! The 90 Day Success Plan for New Managers, and her most recent book is Free Agent: The Independent Professional's Roadmap to Self-Employment … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 5: Reassuring Wisdom from Katy Tynan
Podcast Ep. 4: From Pop Star to Master Negotiator with Ji Eun (Jamie) Lee
Ji Eun (Jamie) Lee is a professional speaker and negotiation trainer who lives in New York City. She specializes in hands-on negotiation workshops for ambitious women. She says, "Negotiation is a conversation with the intention of reaching an agreement where everyone has the right to say no." She believes that when women own their negotiation … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 4: From Pop Star to Master Negotiator with Ji Eun (Jamie) Lee
Podcast Ep. 3: Do You Know Your Audience’s Agenda? with Suzanne Bates
Suzanne Bates is the CEO of Bates, a firm with a mission to help leaders shape the world. As a coach to some of the world’s top executives, Suzanne’s passion is helping leaders align, engage, and move people to drive results for their organizations and the world around them. Her latest book, All the Leader … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 3: Do You Know Your Audience’s Agenda? with Suzanne Bates
Podcast Ep. 2: Life Advice from The Detourist with Amy Oestreicher
Episode 2 features my interview with Amy Oestreicher. Amy is a professional speaker, PTSD peer-to-peer specialist, artist, author, writer for The Huffington Post, speaker for TEDx and RAINN, health advocate, survivor, award-winning actress, and playwright. Amy eagerly shares the lessons learned from trauma through her writing, mixed media art, performance and inspirational speaking. A few … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 2: Life Advice from The Detourist with Amy Oestreicher
Podcast Ep. 1: Just Gonna Do This
Here it is! My first podcast episode. I've been thinking about starting a podcast since 2009 and thought it was time to roll one out, as imperfect as it may be. I decided to jump right in even though I don't have every single question answered yet and I'm still learning about the world of … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 1: Just Gonna Do This
Speaker Sisterhood: Discover, Awaken and Create Your Voice 