Many people have trouble talking about their achievements: Introverts can get nervous when the spotlight points our way; Many women have been taught to not “brag” about themselves; and People who are shy or have the Helper public speaking personality can worry that highlighting their own accomplishments will take credit away from the team. All Read More
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Public Speaking: Boy, Did I Screw Up!
Last week, I was invited to read at the 6th Annual Edgy Moms Event, part of the acclaimed Brooklyn Reading Works series. This pre-Mother’s Day jam drew more than 50 people to hear six short stories written by local author moms—and the last person up was me, reading my 1994 opus, “How I Learned to Read More
Entrepreneurs, Don’t Forget to Promote YOUR Business!
Talk abut a duh moment! I recently gave a workshop for women entrepreneurs at New York’s In Good Company Workplaces. The topic was “Talking About Your Business,” and I thought it went quite well. Almost 30 women got up in front of the room and talked briefly about their businesses. They got feedback from me Read More