Softly Inspired Blog
Filtering out the gold
We’re often told to simplify our stories. But what if, in trying to make them shorter, clearer and more polished, we’re actually filtering out the very things that make them powerful?
Sorry, who are you again?
We all want to be memorable from that very first introduction. But when it comes to your turn how do you fare and how can you be better?
Emotional connection without emotional overload
When your story is integral to your business, but your story is emotional. How do you tell it without emotional overload for you or your audience?
The three top skills for impactful speaking
There are many aspects to becoming a better speaker – but when you are speaking to grow a business here are my top three areas to work on
Never speak for free – even if they don’t pay you
Not all speakers get paid, but if you’re speaking for free that doesn’t mean your business can’t make money.
Here’s some tips for making that time pay
Why “Just Be Yourself” is useless advice -whether you’re nervous or not
Just be yourself – it can be the most frustrating thing to to told. Here’s why it’s such bad advice