More People in the U.S. are Changing Jobs Right Now than Ever Before And if you’re not in the U.S., a whole lot of people may be changing jobs in your country, too. This moment is being called The Great Resignation. Why? It doesn’t mean—as I thought when I first heard of it—that we’re all resigning ourselves to some fate. Read More
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Public Speaking Tip 64: Don’t Listen to the Self-Critical Voice in Your Head
Most people have a mean, negative, undermining voice inside their heads. Like a parasite, this little voice feeds off your energy, sapping you as it strengthens itself. It’s been called: Your “superego” (psychiatrist Sigmund Freud), Your “critical parent” (psychologist Eric Berne), “Cruel self-rebuke” (advice columnist Cary Tennis), and more. I just call it your Nasty Read More
Interview Coaching Can Help You Get the Job
You’ve carefully studied the job description. Thoroughly researched the company. Practiced how you’ll answer questions. Maybe even bought new clothes. Can You Still Benefit from Job Interview Coaching? YES! and here are just a few reasons why: 1. YOUR INTERVIEW COACH IS AN OBJECTIVE EXPERT We can help you polish your performance, develop your delivery, Read More
20 Public Speaking Goals You Can Accomplish in an Hour with Jezra, on the Phone or In Person
I recently learned that a long-standing, highly valued client didn’t know I could help her with other public speaking goals besides preparing and delivering a speech at a conference. That was a shock, but it probably shouldn’t have been. We’re all experts in our own areas, and things that are obvious to us (if you can bake an eclair, you Read More
Public Speaking Coaching? It’s About You!
Why Does Public Speaking Coaching Matter? WNYC is my local NPR station. It has roughly a million unique listeners every week — more than any other public radio station in the U.S. (maybe the world!). So it was a total thrill when popular morning host Brian Lehrer kicked off a show on coaching with this quote from yours truly: Public Read More