Articles & Insights

Articles & Insights

Writing about mental health, workplace culture, communication, storytelling, presentations, and ideas that matter.

Speaking & Presentations

Verbal Tics: They’re At it Again

tic (noun) 2. a persistent or recurrent behavioral trait; personal quirk: his distinctive verbal tics I suspect this is a widely shared experience: you’re listening to a speaker, taking in…

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Communication & Storytelling

Finding the Story in Your Information

Every speaker wants to connect with the audience. Without connection, no transformation takes place. Information alone is not enough to engage the listener and forge the emotional connection that will…

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Communication & Storytelling

The Science of First Impressions

Why seek to improve the way we write and speak? One reason that is often cited is to make a good first impression. But what does that mean, exactly? What…

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