And I, uhm, really mean that! Before becoming a public speaking coach and speechwriter, I was a jazz singer. And as a jazz singer, I spent a lot of time—arguably, too much time—developing a smooth-as-silk vocal style. Some singers growl (think Janis Joplin). Others beguile (Dolly Parton) or proclaim (Beyoncé). I wanted to float people Read More
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How to Not Sound Like a Chatbot
We’re human, so let’s make that an advantage There’s a lot to “love” about the way AI chatbots sound (and that includes the sound of their writing): Come to think of it, isn’t that just what we human beings want to sound like? Smooth, well-informed, and confident? (“Come to think of it” is a phrase Read More
Did ChatGPT Help Write This?
The new technology is terrifying…and terrific! Taking ChatGPT Out for a Spin Today, I spent about an hour fooling around with ChatGPT for the first time. (Here’s the excellent YouTube tutorial I started with:) Then I wrote a newsletter about it. The newsletter briefly describes what ChatGPT is, gives a short list of things it Read More
Polish Your Rusty Public Speaking Skills
It’s no fun to give a talk with rusty public speaking skills—and fortunately, you don’t have to. Even if it’s been weeks (or months!) since you last spoke in public, you can scrape off the rust by polishing these three high-level skills: 1. Start with Your Rusty Physical Skills Public speaking starts with a physical Read More
With Wordle and Public Speaking, Don’t Compare!
For some strange reason, I like to experience popular culture in a quiet, private space. (Oh wait, I’m an introvert!) This means that I often put off experiencing things—hit TV shows, new musical stars, articles about AI—until long after other people have stopped talking about them. Which brings us to Wordle I don’t know exactly Read More