by Sharí | Dec 16, 2013 | Communication Skills, Influence, & Message Strategy, Leadership & Personal Growth
… … DANGEROUS ADVICE Something has been bugging me. I live in a world where advice – solicited or not – passes through the air like radio waves. I’m surrounded by experts who can quickly, easily, and energetically spout out tips for success,...
by Sharí | Aug 6, 2013 | Communication Skills, Influence, & Message Strategy, Leadership & Personal Growth, Public Speaking & Event Strategy, Sales & Marketing
How to Motivate Like a Superhero WARNING: Sharí Alexander is unabashedly a geek. A super-geeky moment is approaching. In X-Men (told ya), Scott Summers (aka Cyclops) has the mutation of emitting an deadly “optic blast” from his eyes. Cyclops doesn’t have control over...
by Sharí | Jul 18, 2013 | Communication Skills, Influence, & Message Strategy, Leadership & Personal Growth, Public Speaking & Event Strategy
The Art of Storytelling: How to Tell a Story Like a Pro I reached out to Lou Heckler for a video interview because of all the speakers I know, he is undoubtedly the top tier storyteller. As a professional speaker, trainer, speech coach, and presentation skills nerd,...
by Sharí | May 16, 2013 | Public Speaking & Event Strategy
How to Start a Speech: Two Killer Tips It’s okay. It’s not your fault. You were just wired that way. You, like everyone else, enjoy talking about yourself. You’re a cool person with cool experiences, so why wouldn’t you? Especially if you have a microphone pointed at...
by Sharí | Mar 2, 2013 | Public Speaking & Event Strategy
Vocal Variety: Improving Speeches with Help from Music My brother was always better at the violin than me. We both started playing in the fourth grade. We both received scholarships to play in the orchestra in college. But he always sat in the 1st violin section, and...
