“Can you believe Sharon omg…” “I heard he cheated on her and now they’re getting a divorce…” “You’ll never believe what Bob told me the other day…” When we are gossiping, it’s just not “nice” - it’s not positive, inspiring, or good. It might be a little...
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Speaking Under The Influence
"Frank! I loooooved your presentation last week. I mean (hic) I'm not sure I would have opened with that (hic) dorky pun and I don't really know if that tie was the (hic) best choice but, you know, you do you, Frank. I mean, you've got the boss in your pocket so it...
Compare and Despair
Have you ever had those moments cruising on Facebook when you feel slightly depressed looking at snapshots from vacations in Hawaii, snazzy dinners, or updates about sold-out workshops? In fact, studies have shown that social media applications like Facebook increase...
You Can Dance Through Fear
Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach before standing up to give an important toast? How about the dryness in your mouth when you realize you are moments away from delivering a key presentation? Nervous energy is perfectly normal, but we interpret those...
Testing Your Material
Fun story. Last week I had the pleasure of watching a taping of the hit sitcom Two and a Half Men. I always get a kick seeing the behind-the-scenes workings of what makes anything successful. If you want to know the secret to how a multi-million dollar operation...
How to Love the Lens and Connect to Your Viewer
I teach people how to produce amazing videos using simple devices like their iPhone or iPad. That front-facing camera is awesome - but it’s also distracting for you when you’re filming yourself. Why? Because you just want to look at yourself, but that’s the wrong...
How to Get Out of Your Head
Most people confess to me that they are rather self-conscious when public speaking. In other words, they are habitually focused on themselves instead of their audience. Their inner monologue chatters away, "Do I look nervous? Am I remembering everything? Why is my...
How to Deal with Naysayers
Perhaps you have heard the phrase "everyone's a critic." With so many opportunities to express your opinion, be it on Facebook, personal blogs, the Sunday morning talk shows or CNN, people simply can't help themselves from chiming in. Let's face it. We have become a...
The Magic Pause: How to Not Regret What You Said
How many times have you regretted something you said? In the heat of the moment it simply feels right to snap back, lash out, or yell loudly, but what happens as a result? Do you really get what you want? Does the person on the receiving end hear you, agree with you...
How to Take a Mental Vacation
The holidays have come and gone and if you're like me, you might still be recovering from all the hoopla. Festivities can be fun, but they can also be somewhat tiring. If you need to re-charge your batteries, I have a wonderful trick to share with you in this week's...
Meet Alexa Fischer
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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Ace Your Zoom Interview
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