I discussed the art of confident speaking with Misha Bleymaier-Farrish on the GSD* Factor podcast. We talked about how speaking with (or without) confidence can truly impact our personal and professional lives.

Yes, it’s 2023, but it’s worth a look back at some #fails (screw ups) and #follows (things we liked) from 2022. I’m happy to say that neither one of us committed any presenting faux pas this past year. Spoiler alert: midterm callback. :)

Avoid boring presentations! Spicing up your talks or meetings with these quick, easy tips will get your audience engaged. So many workplace presentations is that they’re the same. And as a result - BORING. Here’s how to fix that.

How did your favorite [whatever] get to be so fabulous at what they do? Practice.

Here’s the thing about performers: we don’t see them practice. We just expect them to be excellent. And what we see in public is the result of a lot of practice. So why don’t professionals in the work world get practice?

It’s okay to be nervous when you present! It’s perfectly normal. It’s your body’s way of telling you, “I care about doing a good job.” [Yes, I know, you would be fine without your body telling you in such a distracting way. Me, too.] The key to manage stage fright: don’t let it overtake you.

In Part 2 of our series, Melissa talks all things webcam. Pro Tip: Your internet connection matters. Charlotte-based photographer Melissa Hollingsworth and I get questions about our webcams all the time – like “What’s the best camera to buy?” Good news! We have some quick fixes and advice. Read on.