by Norma Thatcher | Jun 26, 2018 | Humor, Public speaking, Uncategorized, Words
Do you repeat yourself? No, I’m not inquiring whether or not you tell stories repetitiously. (“Say, have I ever told you about the time I….”) Instead, I’m asking this: Are you word lazy? Many of us are. We get in a rut, using and overusing the same small vocabulary of...
by Norma Thatcher | Jun 16, 2018 | Inspirational, Public speaking, Thought provoking
The young woman on the stage was obviously terrified. She held a piece of paper that undulated as her hands visibly shook. Her voice quavered as she stumbled through an introduction. “Our next speaker is Dr. Kathleen, I mean Kathryn uh uh Flame? Flume? She received...
by Norma Thatcher | Mar 10, 2018 | Inspirational, Leadership, Public speaking, Thought provoking
Picture this: I’m looking online for a short talk by Simon Sinek that I “accidentally” saw yesterday and didn’t bookmark. Sinek is an author, motivational business coach, and professional speaker. He’s an inspiration to many people,...
by Norma Thatcher | Mar 6, 2018 | Leadership, Professional Image, Public speaking
Why do we want what other people have? My friend Sue has the greatest hair. It’s short and curly and a tad unruly, but it’s a perfect fit for her. When I asked how much time she spends on “the look,” she said, “Oh I slept on this and did nothing to my hair this...
by Norma Thatcher | Mar 3, 2018 | Inspirational, Public speaking, Spiritual, Thought provoking
Your life is a sacred journey. And it is about change, growth, movement, transformation, continuously expanding your vision of what is possible, stretching your soul, learning to see clearly and deeply, listening to your intuition, taking courageous risks, and...
by Norma Thatcher | Feb 17, 2018 | Leadership, Public speaking, Thought provoking
You’re listening to a speaker. It could be a teacher in a class you’re taking. Maybe it’s a co-worker training your team in a new process. It might be a pastor delivering a sermon. Perhaps you paid to attend a seminar where the speaker is an expert in a field where...
