Public speaking training with Gail Larsen in Santa Fe and the Pacific Northwest
Gail Larsen, author of Transformational Public Speaking, is one of the most heartfelt and experienced public speaking trainers in the US and Canada. Gail is offering another series of trainings this...
View Article“Formula” for writing a compelling speech (or Op-Ed)
Here's a simple but powerful "formula" for writing a solid speech or op-ed. I've adapted it from the framework taught to me by veteran editor David Beers in the context of writing op-eds. It works: in...
View ArticleYour brain on stories
Why are some stories are stickier than others? Much of the answer lies in our neurological wiring. Studies show that stories engaging the senses - sight, sound, smells, and touch - literally activate...
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