Anxiety in the Time of COVID

Anxiety in the Time of COVID

Over the course of the pandemic, I've come to realize that I've probably always been dealing with some low-level anxiety disorders. Now COVID anxiety is striking right where I'm most vulnerable! I’ve developed some personal tools to help me deal with it better, but the recognition of anxiety has got me motivated to investigate it further and learn what I can.

Dealing with Sickness and Tension

Dealing with Sickness and Tension

I’ve spent the last week and a half ping-ponging back and forth between a feeling of peace with the way life has slowed down and tension with what we’re dealing with. If I were to distill my fear down to what’s actually causing the tension, it’s simple. I don’t want to die. I don’t want people I love to die. I certainly don't want to be the one that spreads a sickness to somebody else that causes them extreme harm too.

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.