Oct 2, 2024 | Kathleen Reed
Have you considered lately those famous last words and last speeches, and the power they have over those of us who remain? Many, like John Wayne, Winston Churchill, Arthur Conan Doyle, T.S. Eliot, and Vince Lombardi, said tender goodbyes and died with the names of... 
Feb 29, 2024 | Blog Posts, Kathleen Reed
By Kathleen Reed Everything I learned about speaking, I learned in choir. A big thanks to my high school choir director Wayne Shaw, who was passionate in his pursuit of presentations and performances of excellence. I will be forever grateful that he taught me: How to... 
Nov 1, 2023 | Blog Posts, Kathleen Reed
By Kathleen Reed Everyone Loves a Good Coach Whether you are a World Series contender, like my beloved home team, the Texas Rangers, or a golf pro, or a mother in labor, everyone benefits from having a good coach. Good coaches can help a group or individuals identify... 
Aug 1, 2023 | Blog Posts, Kathleen Reed
“What is the problem to be solved?” is the question every speaker must consider before opening his mouth to speak. An effective speaker can bring courage in a fearful situation, clarity in confusion, passion in apathy, comfort in hurt, warning in danger, an icebreaker... 
Sep 17, 2022 | Blog Posts, Kathleen Reed
Need a raise? A loan? What about mediation or legal representation? Trying to pitch an idea to your company? Have an plan you want to share with leaders in your community? Situations like these can be so stressful, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and powerless. ... 
Sep 15, 2022 | Blog Posts, Kathleen Reed
How well is your audience listening, really? Let me share with you what I’ve observed about audiences. There are some in attendance who are only there because they have to be: they’ve been ordered to come, or dragged there by someone they are trying to impress. They...