Storytelling is the ideal way to persuade others to think or act differently. I like Bill Clinton’s cover quote for the New York Times...

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s speech to congress in December has been widely acclaimed for many reasons. Here are five key storytelling skills he...

Last week I kicked off three new groups in monthly storytelling classes. I am dedicating my LinkedIn posts this week to storytelling...

It has been 3-1/2 years since I lost my father. I am so grateful that his life lessons continue to guide me. Today’s video tip is...

I bit the bullet. I finally agreed to be a guest on a podcast. Although a challenge outside of my comfort zone, I felt this one was worth...

Design matters. Design is in the details is a phrase we often hear. When it comes to storytelling, details are the differentiator....

Brevity in communication is powerful. Those who work with me, take my classes, or follow me, know I am a fan of doing more with less....

I am not a fan of the old school presentation philosophy of “tell them what you are going to tell them; tell them; and tell them what you...

The science of body language is enlightening. Today’s video tip explains why body language awareness will improve the impact of our...

I was the shortest person in my class until I turned 16. My 6th-grade teacher Mrs. Kestenberg, who was also tiny in stature, used to...

Difficult conversations should be by invitation only. When we extend an invitation to meet, we are far less likely to trigger the natural...

I am a presentation geek. I find enormous joy in creating presentations, including the stories we tell with our words and the stories we...

Many people seek my communication coaching to bolster their confidence when speaking in front of other people. Most of them have received...

A one-hour Virtual Workshop titled Choreographing Engaging Presentations held on Thursday, June 2nd from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm cst.

One of the most important stories for professionals to carefully craft and convincingly deliver is our professional brand story. These...

Eye Contact is essential for effective verbal communication. I could put together a host of videos with tips regarding eye contact. It is...

I was a fast talker. In 7th grade, one of my teachers announced to my entire class that “Ellyn Wulfe had a mouth like a blender on high...

My father firmly believed in the power of a genuine compliment. He often would go around the family dinner table and ask my three sisters...

First impressions are formed whenever we first encounter someone. They are made unconsciously and based entirely on the perception of the...

Speaking confidently and cohesively in unplanned situations improves with pointers and practice. This may be the ideal time to polish...

5 Reasons Why Smiling Will Improve Our Public Speaking

When I craft emails, I keep these three words in mind — Eliminate the Fluff. One way to ensure our emails receive the perception we intend a

Polish your nonverbal communication skills and understand what your body language is communicating, whether you are in-person or virtual.

Over the past few days, I led three classes on the art of persuasion, so this is a subject at the top of my mind. Sometimes the word...