I recently had the pleasure of writing an article for Dave Sanderson’s Moments Matter Magazine (Summer Issue 2024). I reflected on one of my past experiences, and it has reinvigorated a passion in me that I’m happy to share with you today. To read the full article, click here!

How Our Past Shapes Our Communication

Our past experiences influence our values, behavior, and ultimately how we communicate with the world. These foundational stories, which I refer to as "central organizing stories," are pivotal events or series of events that create a lasting imprint on our perception of life, dictating how we approach both personal and professional relationships.

An important part of my company’s philosophy is based on our Core Values and “connection,” is at the top of the list (it’s also in the name of my company Connect To The Core). I define our “connection” Core Value as the relentless and conscious practice of seeing things from others’ perspectives. This value didn’t emerge from a...

Breathing is important. We all know that. And did you know that breathing is especially important before public speaking? Taking deep breaths can help you calm your nerves, focus your thoughts, and deliver a kick-ass presentation.

Let’s face it–public speaking can be nerve-wracking. Even the most seasoned presenters get a case of the jitters from time to time. It has definitely happened to me when I have had high profile speaking engagements.

Instead of letting those nerves get the best of you, learning science-backed breathing techniques that you can use before your presentations will be a game changer.

You might be thinking, I know how to breathe, is there really more to it?

The short answer is yes. And there’s a series of breathing techniques I’ve collected over the years that have helped me tremendously in my public speaking journey and during my career as an entrepreneur.

Why Proper Breathing is So Important Before a Presentation

When you're nervous, your body goes into f...