I hope this finds you well. Actually, I hope this finds you beyond well. I hope this finds you incredibly joyful, fully experiencing the bliss that life has to offer. That’s how much you mean to me. Today’s theme is a presentation tip AND a life tip. Some of you may (or may not) know […]
We don’t know how long we’re around on this little marble we call home. There’s no way to know how long our lives will be. Not a lot we can do about the length of our lives, but we can do something about the depth of our lives. I try to go deep. As I […]
Two pretty awesome things happened this weekend and I’d like to share them with you. And somehow connect them. I’m sure I can find a bridge somewhere (*looking around and squinting*). On Friday I gave a talk to a huge group at the National Congress of English Teachers about how to use social media as a learning tool. […]
I wanted to talk to you about the gorgeousness known as Phrasal Verbs. Say what, mama? Yes. Phrasal Verbs. This is what native English speakers use all the time. It is usually an informal way of saying something without using too many words. Just a verb and a preposition, and you’re good to go! Have you used […]
I knew there was a big difference right when I walked into the room. Her eyes were sparkling and she looked excited. I had been helping my client with her presentation skills for a few weeks, and was enjoying watching her grow and develop as a speaker and seeing her confidence increase every time. In […]
‘Hey, Buffi, I’d love private coaching, but what happens afterwards? I’m afraid I’ll go back to my old habits.” “Hi Buffy, can I also get personal support while following your online course?” “Can you kick my ass in English? I don’t have the discipline to do it on my own.” Oh my darling, welcome to […]
We did it. You did it. I did it. We did it. When I went down the escalator at 8.30 last Tuesday morning, I felt queasy in my stomach and clutched my ‘FREE HUGS’ sign with trembling hands. I had no idea what to expect and no clue if anyone would show up. But show […]
Well, tomorrow’s the day. The day that started with a tweet might end up affecting hundreds of people in a big or small way. Or…nobody. Tomorrow is #HeelHollandHugt. I’m leaving very early in the morning with a big sign that says ‘FREE HUGS’. My friend Ayham is joining me. We will stand at the station and see if […]
I saw something this weekend that really made me stop and think. I usually never stop so that was a big deal, and I try to keep my thinking to a minimum. I stopped. I thought. This was a THING. It was this. I found a guy who put into words what I had been feeling. Lately […]
First off, I just want to thank you for the overwhelming response I got to last week’s newsletter. Wow. I think I got more reactions from that than from any newsletter I’ve ever written. Thank you all for reaching out. It means so much to me. It became clear that I’m not the only one who […]
