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Happy holidays! In addition to fruitcake and yule logs and piles of presents, the holidays bring well-meaning and frequently spectacularly nosy friends, neighbors, and relatives. Before you can say 'eggnog and mistletoe' someone's asking you about your weight, your...
When your inner dialogue is filled with self-judgment when you try to talk with others, it drains your power. That habit keeps you stuck in your head, swimming in your thoughts and worries, mired in concerns and insecurities, and totally distracted. But wouldn’t you...
Have you ever interacted with someone who can't (or won't!) maintain eye contact with you? If you're a human on this earth, I imagine you have. And I bet it felt .... a little off. A little impersonal. A little off-putting. Many people struggle to make and maintain...
I had a client once who was so accomplished that the idea of starting a video blog as a beginner to that aspect of business paralyzed her. She couldn’t imagine herself starting from zero, so she talked about her idea repeatedly, without taking any action. I...
"So, what do you do?" "How do you know Michael?" "Is this my glass?" "I want to grab that shrimp cocktail and eat the entire thing right now!" These are some of the (not particularly exciting) bits of small talk you'll encounter at every dinner party, ever. And though...
I get all sorts of good questions when I'm teaching and last month's live version of Web Video 101 was no different. Yes, you really can make videos with just your iphone. Yes, your lighting really, really matters. And no I don't make videos every week. Wait. What? If...
Confession time: I have many, many, many introverted tendencies. Does this surprise you? Does it feel strange to be taking public speaking tips from someone who prefers one-on-one coffee chats to huge parties? Or likes to recharge with a journal on a sun dappled patio...
We all have stories we tell ourselves and stories we tell about ourselves, don't we? "I'm a behind-the-scenes type. I'm a good listener. I'm not too flashy." "I'm a charmer. I can tell a story and bring down the house! I could chat the ear off a donkey." It's human...
“John Smith is an accomplished, seasoned thought leader who has won a million awards and accrued a lot of capital letters that he can put at the end of his name. Blah blah results oriented blah blah core competency buy-in etc. etc ad infinitum.” Are you asleep yet? I...
A few days ago I got the nicest email from a fan in Canada who shared that she felt connected to me because of my expressions in my "close-up" videos. That's why I love the power of putting yourself in front of the lens. With so much digital noise in the world it's...
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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