My last personal note for 2025... I'm in Scottsdale for five days as the chair of the Certified Speaking Professionals Summit. About 140 speakers will gather in groups of nine to mastermind for two full days. All of my Speakers With Impact Mastermind will be there, and we'll stay longer and have our end-of-year meeting. My mastermind (and fellow CSPs®), Kevin Snyder, Justin Jones-Fosu, Marcey Rader (me), Raven Solomon, and Stan Phelps. What’s a mastermind? A small group that meets regularly...

Heading into the home stretch with a very full heart (and still without a kitchen). Elevating Focus with Dr. Shannon Pointer at the SCHCHA in Greenville, SC Two talks with the South Carolina Home Care & Hospice Association to elevate their focus. These folks care for our loved ones when it’s hardest. Know one? Thank them—extra. Many hands-on caregivers struggled when SNAP funds dipped; they’re doing the "holy" work and still need our support. Downtown Greenville’s riverwalk was a personal...

On Cyber Monday, we’re celebrating YOU! — the go-getter, the visionary, the one who makes it happen. Now, let’s make sure you’re using the right tools to stay energized and focused. I've teamed up with over 50 authors to bring you a special Kindle Flash Sale. We’ve each dropped the price of our Kindle book to just 99 cents for a limited time. Together, these books cover: Book Publishing & Marketing Business Communication Health & Wellness Personal Transformation Workplace Communication &...