Storytelling

Empathy for the Anxious

Empathy for the Anxious

The other week I posted about anxiety and how through the course of the pandemic how I've begun to suspect that maybe anxiety is something I’ve been dealing with my whole life. Listening to different books, I again had that strange experience of having my internal dialogue deconstructed and explained back to me in ways that allow me to step outside my own mind for a minute and get a more objective view of what’s going on.

What Can the Mandolorian Teach Us About Masculinity Stories?

What Can the Mandolorian Teach Us About Masculinity Stories?

A podcast I listen to had a little aside about the relevance of the Mandolorian character in the world today. I thought was really interesting, and I'm sorta surprised I missed it while watching the show myself.

Meaning, Empowerment, and New Directions

Meaning, Empowerment, and New Directions

Beginning in early 2021, I plan to start rolling out some new offerings and exploring ideas around Meaning and Empowerment. Specifically, how we can work to create more meaningful and empowered lives for ourselves and those around us?

What Taking Pictures of Wildflowers Can Teach Us About Storytelling

What Taking Pictures of Wildflowers Can Teach Us About Storytelling

It’s tempting to want to tell our customers the whole story as soon as you get the chance, but sometimes it’s better to focus in on one aspect of your story to really capture attention and get your audience to notice.

Three Questions I Ask All My Public Speaking Clients

Three Questions I Ask All My Public Speaking Clients

I've been lucky enough to have coached hundreds of people for public speaking over the years. Every person is different, but the essential elements of a good public talk are always the same. Here are three things to consider as you begin crafting your next public talk.

Having Faith in my First Year of Entrepreneurship

Having Faith in my First Year of Entrepreneurship

2018 was my first year working completely as an entrepreneur. I wanted to share a quick story about an experience I recently had speaking at a conference that provided me with the kick in the ass I needed while working through uncertainty.