“What do you do?” When I first began my communication coaching business, that question terrified me. It wasn’t because I had nothing to say. Quite the opposite . . . I…
Let’s face it, humans are terrible listeners. That simple fact should serve as your primary guide for how much information you try to convey in a presentation on camera. But…
For my first TV job, I had the unusual and good fortune of having my parents within my station’s viewing audience. They were able to watch their daughter fumble her…
So you’ve bought this amazing chunky necklace that you just can’t wait to show off. But your fashion sense might fail you if you try to don that awesome accessory…
The sheath dress has become a ubiquitous wardrobe choice for many female TV personalities today. And why not? It’s slimming, stylish and comfortable. However, given the audio equipment that you…
A friend of mine decided to simplify her wardrobe a while back. Her entire closet is now filled with clothes that are all black: black pants, black sweaters, black jackets.…
What to wear on camera can stymie even the most astute fashionista. Allow me to give you one guiding principle for what to pull out of your closet: match audience…
When I anchored the noon newscast, there were weekly segments during which I interviewed a special guest on a topic aligned with a theme. On Mondays, it was time for…
Any presentation coach will espouse the virtues of good eye contact with your audience, so what do you do when you can’t see your audience? The most common practice for…
If you want to impress your production crew and sound like a real pro during your next on-camera opportunity, ask your camera operator, “How am I being framed?” The answer…