It’s Your Birthday—Who Are You Becoming?
As most of you know, my February birthday has been challenging. When I was a little girl, the cruel Chicago winter got in my way of a big party. Traveler’s advisories cancelled my plans. This year, a party is another impossibility. I told everyone all I wanted for my birthday was a vaccination—and I got it last week! Celebration! I do love my birthday. I celebrate the entire month of February. I take stock of my life – where I stand. And I look at who I have become in the year since my last birthday, and who I am still becoming.
In 2016, I completed the transition from a “speaker who coaches” to a “speech coach who speaks.” And I have been loving every minute of it! My “why” story has evolved: I lived for the bright lights of the keynote stage. Now what lights me up are the bright lights in my clients’ eyes when we create a sentence they can hardly wait to say.
Since my last birthday, I have loved coaching two more people to the TEDx stage. (Check out google: “speaker coach, TED Talks”). I am becoming someone who coaches people’s words to change the world. My clients are clear-eyed about giving back with their unique “ideas worth sharing.”
And now, I’ve translated all that energy and expertise to a video course! COMING SOON. “Speak Like a Pro: How to Have Listeners Smiling and Nodding.” You have me right there on your screen. Boring talking head behind a desk? Not bloody likely. I deliver each piece with fun keynote-speaking polish. I can anticipate your reactions. Why? I’ve been there with you live, for many years.
So now, through the magic of video, I claim my promise to a wider audience of people who don’t call themselves “speakers.” I assist you to find your voice and claim your values through your words. I help you own your voice so people are drawn to you.
I coach you to convert nervousness to positive energy. Energy is the most important quality of verbal communications. When you speak, energy is your superpower. I become your cheerleader, using lots of my energy to react as your listener—every time.
On a content level, I draw out your words step by step. I help you delight in what you say to potential customers and clients—and to the world. We find your ideas worth sharing and articulate them with energy.
Maya said it, “People remember you for how you make them feel.”
My legacy is making you feel valued so you can make people feel valuable.
Who are you becoming since your last birthday? If you feel like saying it out loud, please call me for a complimentary conversation. I can help you put it into words.