I write a lot about public speaking, but I find that it is an art in itself and not many people take it as seriously as they should. Having the ability to captivate your audience is a remarkable feeling. I recently came across an article on Business Insider that provides some helpful tips to be the […]
How to Look Confident While Speaking Publicly
Many people are afraid of speaking publicly. This fear can be felt in over 75% of adults and for a lot of people it is a dreadful feeling. A recent article in the Huffington Post talks about five tips that could help you feel more confident when speaking publicly. The first tip is to get people […]
Deblasio’s Tale of Two New York’s Is Not New, But It’s Working
Déjà vu. It’s almost scary how close this race for mayor is shaping up as a repeat of the past. Been there, done that. However, at the end of the day, it was a disaster for Democrats. The year was 2001. The Democratic field for mayor was crowded then, as it is now. In 2001, […]
Foster Care Agencies Are to be Commended for What They Do, Day In Day Out
Proud, Happy, Humbled, Energized, and Thankful. All because of a Foster Care Agency Conference. To say that I was honored to be the Keynote Speaker at the first Annual Foster Care Conference for a prominent organization titled PATH-Idaho would be the understatement of the year. In Boise, on a picture-perfect weather day with the scenic […]
Get Ready to Call Eliot Spitzer City Comptroller
He’s the “tough as nails” former governor of New York State. So naturally, one of the questions I found intriguing for Eliot Spitzer was on the emotional front. Did he shed tears in private moments following the prostitution scandal that forced his resignation five years ago? Spitzer’s answer was an unequivocal yes. “Oh yeah, I’m […]
Instagram Meets Politicians
A recent article from Refinery29 talks about a new position open at Facebook for a Political Outreach Manager. As stated on the websites, the job is “to connect with politicians and political figures and instruct them on how to best utilize their Instagram accounts.” I think it is interesting to see this new job opening because […]