How heavy is your ball and chain? Let’s get rid of it right now!

I saw this video floating around recently and it really resonated with me. (Watch it, it’s only 84 seconds. Goes by so fast it feels like 71 seconds.) I love Gary’s passion, how not a shit is given about swearing, and how he lives and works with a sense of urgency. I see that a lot in […]
Spice Up Your Life (starting with your language)

Happy Second Day Of Easter, for those of you celebrating. And for those of you who aren’t, happy Monday! I love living in a country where Easter has 2 days. We always get the Monday off. I so enjoy Mondays, though! (If you hate Mondays, that usually means that you hate your job. Mondays are […]
How To Sound Like A Loser (By Asking For Losers)

It happened again. I saw another post on Twitter that said ‘Hey, if you’ve got nothing to do tonight, come out and see our show!” This makes me mad. And then it makes me sad. I’m mad because of what they’re saying. And I’m sad because of why they’re saying it. If you are asking […]
An Attitude of Gratitude!

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 […]
Life is short. Make it deep. And give. (Free stuff inside!)

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 […]
This is what I have to give…will you take it?

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. […]
Use These To Sound More Native and Natural!

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 […]
5 Ways To Put The Present Back In Your Presentations

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 […]
You asked, and I listened. And now it’s here!

‘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!

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 […]