Now, answering questions is the one thing I still have to keep myself focused on. I have a huge tendency to ramble on and on, but I realized early in my speaking career that is far from the best way to do a Q&A. So, I'm sharing today what I've learned and how I've improve my question answering skills.

You probably didn't know this about me, but I almost went to college for a degree in screenwriting. Luckily, I did not, but that didn't change what I had learned on my own about the writing process. And when I began public speaking, I realized that the structure of the screenplay was the most valuable tool I had at my disposal when it came to telling stories.

When I was a teenager, my fashion sucked majorly. Nothing fit or matched at all. But once I started public speaking, I realized that people judge others by how they look. If I wanted to truly influence others and establish myself as an authority, then I'd have to start dressing better. In this episode, I share my journey in fashion and the best clothing tips I've come across.

Last week, I was invited last minute to host a booth at an event. And because of how late it was, I had no time to get the supplies necessary to set up a professional looking table. So, instead of just feeling sorry for myself, I solved the problem. This is something I see in so many people wanting to do something (anything really), but feeling like they have to have everything in place before they start. The myth of perfection stops so many people from achieving their dreams, and in this episode, I give some examples on how you can get past this.

Does having a personal brand mean that you're hiding parts of yourself and lying to an audience? Or should you just totally be yourself and hope it works? Personal branding leaves so many people confused and, in some cases, guilty for misrepresenting themselves online. But I have a process for you that's ethical, effective, and easy to implement. Now doesn't that just sound awesome?

Now, I use Powerpoint (or rather, Google Slides) in some of my talks. But in most cases, a presentation is not necessary for your speech. In this episode, I walk you through whether a slideshow is needed or not, and if it is, how to maximize the effect of it.

Our culture right now is veering heavily towards protecting individuals from things that make them feel offended. And while this can be beneficial, we've lost the art that exposure therapy is bringing back. Today, I guide you through how to introduce yourself to something that you makes you uncomfortable in order to grow in your confidence.

I sat down to talk with Octivious Kelly today about the unique way he approaches public speaking. He didn't come from an easy upbringing, but he's overcome his challenges to like the kaizen lifestyle and share it with the world.

I started getting into social media and public speaking around the same time and, looking back now, I can see how what I was learning in each were reinforcing the other. Social media and effective communication have a lot in common, so let's explore how we can apply public speaking principals to grow our influence through content in the digital world.

I've seen this as so much of a problem in people I encounter and even myself. We're constantly apologizing for things that don't warrant one. "I'm sorry" seems like way too common of a phrase nowadays. So, here are my tips on breaking through this barrier and living confident in your choices and actions.