In my February newsletter blog post I hope to get readers thinking about the role "giftedness" plays in success. I have been hearing a lot about innate gifts and talents as I watch coverage of the Winter Olympics at Sochi! As always, you can also find more info about my upcoming workshops in January. And here you will find details about Focus on You, my service that gets your business video story out there. Tips you can use! The eyes have it Move your mouth when you speak No last minute check-ups 
Davis & White's medal-worthy performance at Sochi OlympicsGifts that keep on giving
Eye contact is important when you are making a speech, so be sure you take in the whole audience. Pick at least three different areas of the audience to focus on. For example: up front on the right; in back at the center; mid-way up on the left.
Have you noticed that some people do not open their mouths much when they speak? Whether they are self-conscious or are trying to control the conversation by low-talking, the end result is the same--a mumble you can't understand. Get your message out there, and don't be afraid to open up.
Give yourself enough time to check hair, make-up, and accessories before you get in your "places" position. Focus on how you feel before you walk onstage, not how you look. Most of us will always appear less-than-perfect in our own mirrors. Is that really where you want to put your energy right before you speak?
