by Janet Zaretsky | Feb 7, 2021 | Effective Speaking and Presenting
When you think of impressive public speakers like Brené Brown (The Power of Vulnerability) or Simon Sinek, one thing sticks out: authenticity. They are real, relatable and their talks appear natural. You experience that they are talking directly to you personally even...
by Janet Zaretsky | Oct 20, 2019 | Communication, Effective Speaking and Presenting
When I was a young child, I decided I wanted to speak, travel and write. I loved speech contests, which I excelled at, and I spent lots of time reading Encyclopedia Britannica (For those too young to remember, it was a beautiful bound set with a view into the world,...
by Janet Zaretsky | Oct 20, 2019 | Communication, Effective Speaking and Presenting
I just returned from a conference where I was a speaker on a panel. Since I am generally a keynote or breakout speaker, I rarely am on panels. It was an awesome experience. And…I attended the other panels of the conference and the morning keynote. As someone who...
by Janet Zaretsky | Oct 20, 2019 | Effective Speaking and Presenting
It was everything I wanted. I took to the stage, very prepared, ready to deliver my idea worth spreading. You could hear a pin drop. I started, people were with me, paying attention, nodding, smiling. At one point they broke out in applause, requiring me to pause. My...
by Janet Zaretsky | Oct 20, 2019 | Effective Speaking and Presenting
Studies show that one of the most common fears for most people is public speaking. When you are in front of people you feel as if you are vulnerable. You get seen. People will think things about you- most likely criticize you, whether they say anything to you or not....
by Janet Zaretsky | Oct 20, 2019 | Communication, Effective Speaking and Presenting
There is so much information, conversation, “stuff” coming at us all the time, it is hard to leave an impact. As a person who is committed to contributing in a positive way, it is very important to me to make an impact. Which leads to the question – what...
