Blog Relaunch: Speak and Lead with Confidence

• Does the thought of public speaking make your palms sweat and your heart race?
• Are you missing out on business or career opportunities because you're afraid to speak up?

You are not alone and help is available. Moving forward, this blog will be a space to share tips, stories and resources all designed to help you speak and lead with confidence in order to advance your career, business or community leadership roles.

The Back Story

When I decided to leave the corporate world and explore self-employment, I knew that public speaking would prove a useful tool. At the time, I didn't know how useful.

You see, in the 6th grade I won the quietest girl award. Today I make a living as a professional communicator - speaking and writing and helping others speak and communicate with confidence. Ironic, right? Though I'm not fearless when it comes to public speaking, I have learned how to fear less. (Thanks to consistent practice, determination and Toastmasters.)

I want you to fear less about public speaking, too - it is a powerful way to share your message and advance your career.

In 2007 my husband and I co-founded the a great resource for community members looking to improve their communication and leadership skills. (You are welcome to join us on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.)

Here on the blog I'll share tips, resources and interviews with area professionals and Toastmasters members all in an effort to help you speak and lead with confidence.

I look forward to sharing information and engaging in conversation on a weekly basis.

Have comments, questions or a story to share? Email me stacey@staceyshipman.com or connect on Twitter @staceyshipman I'd love to hear from you.