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Saying Goodbye To Robbie: Why Losing Someone You Haven’t Seen In 26 Years Still Sucks
It seemed fitting somehow to learn the news on April 1. Robbie Peterson* was one of those gregarious, larger-than-life personalities – always photographed with a gigantic, almost clown-like smile – and in my shock, I wondered briefly – hoped even – I was missing some sort of inside joke. But the comments below the social…
Read MoreWriting Stuck? You May Be Too Close To Your Subject
Does this happen to you? You want to write the most beautiful message in a card for a beloved family member and… you get stuck. You want to write the most compelling About Me section the world has ever seen (because you’re amazing!)… and it falls flat. You want to tell your family about the…
Read MoreFive Tips To Save Your Sanity: Writing A Toast Or Eulogy When You Don’t Know Your Person That Well
You’ve agreed to deliver a speech to celebrate the guest of honour – the bride, the groom, the retiree or the deceased – but now that you’re actually sitting down to prepare, you’ve uncovered a slight problem: You don’t really know the person that well. Hmmm… what to do? Don’t worry – you’re not alone.…
Read MoreHappy Holidays!
Wishing you all the coziness and merriment of the season. To my clients, who allow me to do what I do… To the creatives, photographers, designers who inspire me and help me grow my business… To the death doulas, funeral directors, wedding and event planners who all bring such joy and dedication to your work……
Read MoreNervous About Public Speaking? Here’s A Little Secret…
Whenever I stand to speak in front of a group, my poor introverted body goes into survival mode: my palms sweat, my heart races, and my hands even shake a little, causing my notes to flutter in front of me. You too? I do the power poses, the deep breathing, the visualizations to prepare –…
Read MoreUnfocused Squirrels Running Wild – What If The Answer Is Simpler Than We Think?
Do you ever have a day where you’re feeling scattered and disorganized? You’re excited-distracted-anxious and your brain is whirring a million miles an hour? And… it’s the exact same day you have to get your butt in your chair… you’ve got a speech to write, a cover letter to draft, a blog to tackle? (Hey…
Read MoreFive Tips For Writing A Memorable Eulogy
If you’ve been asked to deliver a eulogy at a loved one’s funeral, memorial or celebration of life, it can be difficult to know where to begin. You’ve got decisions to make, details to arrange, and maybe even guests coming in from out of town… not to mention all these big emotions. Not the best…
Read MoreHold The Salt: Why You Need To Keep Your Wedding Speech Clean
If you’ve been asked to give a wedding toast, it can be tempting – especially after a couple of glasses of champagne – to loosen up the crowd with a good joke. And everyone knows the funniest jokes are a little salty, right? After all, you’re edgy, you want the crowd’s attention and there’s nothing…
Read MoreCutting The Dead Weight: Editing Your Speech And Why It Matters
I was in my garden this week, culling the dead flowers, and like any good speechwriter, my mind turned to editing. After all, pruning and editing are a lot alike. If you just groaned, I hear ya – editing’s a chore. You’ve already poured so much time and energy into the first draft, and now…
Read MoreThe Single Best Thing You Can Do To Nail Your Wedding Speech
Have you been invited to give a toast at an upcoming wedding? Whether you’re the best man, maid of honour, parent, sibling, or even if you are a bride or groom yourself, giving a toast is a major honour. This is your opportunity to stand up – in person or virtually – and help celebrate…
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