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I love Diana Nyad. I heard her speak a few years ago and her spirit ignited the room. She was funny, passionate, honest and utterly captivating. She had just turned 60 and was fueled by the notion of swimming from Cuba to Florida, without the aid of a shark cage. She,...
The Christmas holidays are upon us and for those of you who celebrate, you will likely be pulling out your Smartphone to take tons of pictures throughout this festive time. Between family gatherings, tree trimming parties and the office soiree there will be lots of...
Did you know that more people fear public speaking than death? Seriously! Given the choice between exiting the planet and standing up in front of an audience, a great many individuals would choose departure. Imagine that. But did you know that this fear can be...
Um, I, uh, hope you are, like, having an, um, great week. It's like, uh, December! Crazy, right? Yep. Fillers. Those sneaky little ums, uhs, and likes that wiggle their way into our dialogue. But they need to go away. Why? Because people don't have the mental patience...
Last week I was knocked out with a wicked case of Laryngitis. In fact, I still sound like a Kathleen Turner. Today's post is inspired by my own desire to get my vocal chords healthy and happy once more. There is one simple trick you can do to instantly increase your...
News flash. You are really "public speaking" all the time. When you meet someone new, your ability to chat like a pro is a gateway to a fantastic future relationship. Never underestimate the power of casual conversation! In today's post I deliver three essential keys...
You’ve probably heard the story of the guy walking down the street in NYC who asks a stranger “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” - and a famous violinist yells out “practice!” When it comes to video content, practice is your key to hitting it out of the park every...
Today I'm featuring a great video from my fabulous partners at Wistia.com. Video is one of the most powerful ways to connect with your audience online and yet for most people, it can be intimidating to produce. Last year I launched my course, Web Video 101, to...
While we shake our heads in disbelief that the U.S. government cannot manage to speak to each other effectively, I'm devoting this week's blog post to arrogance. I have a theory about this particular state of being and perhaps if we can re-frame the way we habitually...
It's Fall! There is something about this time of year that feels oddly super-charged. Everyone is jumping back into work and enjoying seasonal festivities on the weekends. Between pumpkin carving and spiced cider, falling leaves and football, I bet your days are...
Wishbeads founder Alexa Fischer is an actress, teacher, author, and speaker whose work helps people go after their dreams, build their confidence, and break free from fear. It’s time to ignite your light.
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