I did it. I just did it. (When I say ‘just’, I mean ‘just’ as in time – I just finished, as opposed to the ‘just’ which makes it seem like it was easy to do. It mostly wasn’t.) I just finished my 3rd book. I’m so proud. So relieved. So tired. And sooooo excited! […]
When I start with a new client or teach a new class, I usually start with how I see communication. I see it in lots of different ways but one of them shines through again and again. It’s a 3-layer picture. I suck at drawing, so let me show you with my words. The top, […]
Are you tired of your own story? My client was. He has been in the media a lot lately – on every major talk show and featured in several high-circulation print media as well as several radio interviews. His story is interesting, inspiring, and fascinating. But not to him. Not anymore. I asked him why. […]
Holding hands is hard. And worth it. Yesterday was my son’s 11th birthday party. We had 13 boys over for sports cake (yeah, that’s a thing), and then we all went to an indoor soccer pitch where we spent the day (and when I say ‘we’, I mean ‘they’) playing a soccer match with a […]
Well. It happened. AGAIN. I saw it on Twitter. “Hey, got nothing to do tonight? Come and see my band!” I cannot tell you how often I see this on social media. And how sad this makes me. Let’s really have a look at what this person is saying. “Hey.” Ok. I get that. Hey […]
I’d like to start off with a quick question – where’s your light? What drives you? What’s the message you want to share with the world? And why aren’t you sharing it? I spent many hours yesterday mourning someone I love so much. He’s gone but his legacy will survive forever, especially now that he […]
I’ve been in and out of the studio lately, coaching bands, singers, and rappers. It’s a big part of what I do, and I love watching the songs emerge and grow as we work together. A big part of that is pronunciation coaching. This is something I also train my clients on when they have […]
He looked into my eyes with concern. “Take a piece of rest,” he said. “Sorry? A piece of what?” I asked, puzzled. “A piece of rest.” “Oh.” “Rest comes in different sizes. I think you never take a big piece. I think you always take the smallest piece of rest. Or not a piece at […]
As you know, I am here to help. To brighten your language, your day, and even your life with some sparkly tips and tricks to help you communicate better in English. I love doing it, and I’m so blessed that I can do it every day. But you know what? It’s not always easy. So […]
“How do you deal with nerves before doing something big in English? I get so nervous and it’s really affecting my performance. Any tips?” I got this in my mail recently (thanks, P!) and I’d like to share my answer with all of you. I know what it’s like to get nervous. Believe me, I have […]
