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Say something that matters.
Welcome to my blog! Sometimes I’ll offer advice about public speaking. Maybe I’ll tell you a story. Or perhaps I’ll make you laugh, teach you something interesting, or help you think a bit differently on a topic. Please consider subscribing so you don’t miss any of my posts.
Children’s Books Published!
Lifted Up Blog
Beautiful Sounds Are In The Ears of the Hearer
To paraphrase a favorite line of poetry, “Even after all this time, I can still hear the sounds of him not being here.” When a family member, a favorite someone, or even a beloved pet dies we remember him or her in countless ways. Many people...
Do The Hustle
Hustle is one of those words whose meaning has evolved from a negative one to a positive one in the business world. The original meaning implied a fraud or a swindler or forcing someone to move fast and unceremoniously in a direction they may not...
Deserve To Win
For nearly a decade when I was in my 40s, I was involved in the Virginia segment of Business and Professional Women Clubs, Inc. (BPW). Unbelievably, the group was founded way back in 1919. The tagline of the current iteration of the group is,...
How Well Do You Close?
I’m excited to announce that I learned something new in writing today’s post. Most of us are familiar with the term “Greetings and Salutations” as...
What Does the Car Say?
In a movie based on a John Grisham novel, the main character is a ten-year-old boy who helps a fake psychic with her customers. While each new...
How to Sincerely Work a Room
If you’re new to an industry or group, the first meeting can feel intimidating. It seems as though everyone else knows, well, everyone else. Many of...
The Aunties
Often too late in life we realize the opportunities we’ve missed to spend time with older family members. We’re all so busy, aren’t we? Are we? My...
A “Free” Gift to Others
Here’s a homework assignment for my public speaking students: What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received? I encourage them to think deeply on...
Prayer of His Living Word by Romaine Key
Scripture: Psalms 119:15: “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” The bible is both a lamp and a light; it shines...
Everybody’s Talking
Albert Mehrabian’s work on the conveyance of a verbal message continues to fascinate me. As a writer and presenter, one who chooses her words...
Someday We’ll Laugh About This
I ran a marathon once. Well, not really. I once ran IN a ten mile race for about 17 seconds. A few years ago, my daughter Laura and her boyfriend...