Reporter turned speechwriter turned university professor, author and life coach now honing communications skills for clients in DC & beyond
Rockville, MD
Joined May 2009
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Coincidentally taken in #Knoxville a few weeks before we ever heard the word #coronavirus ... #lifecoach #pandemic
When a crisis hits, you won’t have every fact or time to wordsmith. And people will judge your response before the crisis is over. Consider these rules that I’ll be discussing at the 11/16 @Argentum Sr. Living Summit: argentum.org/events/senior-l…
#CrisisCommunication #SeniorLiving
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The foundations of communication haven’t changed. The demands on communicators have. Are you fully prepared? Watch, learn, and would appreciate a follow. #CommunicationForAll #leadership
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I work with brilliant people across every field who share one bad habit: nodding without understanding. The result? Miscommunication. Here's how to break the habit: youtube.com/shorts/UA228AVts…
#Communication #Leadership
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A crisis doesn’t wait until you have all the facts, the perfect statement or everyone’s approval. Remember these rules that I’ll be discussing at the @Argentum Sr. Living Leadership Summit: argentum.org/events/senior-l…
#CrisisCommunication #SeniorLiving #Leadership #PublicRelations
What if wandering is the best way to find your path? In this interview, I share how photography, storytelling, and a little less rushing have changed the way I see life, legacy, and human connection. boldjourney.com/an-inspired-…
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You'll be sorry if you wait for the blaze to break out before you look for the extinguisher. @Argentum youtube.com/watch?v=84QPWW_G… #CrisisLeadership #CrisisCommunications
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I was asked for my three favorite books of 2026. Here they are: bookdna.com/bboy/2026/f/stev… #amreading #amwriting #bookclubs
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Why should anyone keep listening? My videos explore that question through quick lessons on presence, confidence, storytelling and communication. Follow on YouTube and make your next message harder to ignore. #Communication #Storytelling #Leadership #PublicSpeaking
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Every meeting is a stage. Every tough question is a test. Every conversation is an opportunity to communicate better. I give you practical tools for all three. Follow on YouTube. #Communication #Leadership #ExecutivePresence #MediaTraining
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Your expertise matters only if people understand it. I help professionals turn complicated ideas into messages people can follow, remember and act on. Follow on YouTube. #Communication #Leadership #Presentations #ExecutivePresence
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Most communication advice tells you what to do. I show you how to do it, using stories, examples and everyday moments that make the lesson stick. Follow on YouTube for more Postcards with a Purpose. #Communication #Storytelling #Leadership #PublicSpeaking
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Strong communicators aren’t born that way. They build better habits one conversation at a time. My short videos give you ideas you can practice immediately. Follow on YouTube and keep getting better. #CommunicationSkills #Leadership #Confidence #Growth
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The pressure goes up when the stakes go up. I share practical techniques for interviews, presentations, meetings and difficult conversations so you’re ready when it matters. Follow on YouTube. #MediaTraining #Communication #Leadership #PublicSpeaking
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One small communication upgrade: replace the automatic nod with “I hear you.”
Same attention. Much less confusion. #CommunicationSkills #Leadership #BodyLanguage
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A nod can mean “I hear you.”
The other person may hear “You’re right.” S
mall movement. Big difference. #Communication #Negotiation #BodyLanguage
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Don’t let your head say yes before you do.
A steady chin can be a surprisingly powerful communication skill.
#Communication #Confidence #Leadership
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Better communication doesn’t require another hour-long lecture. Sometimes one useful idea can change the way you handle your next conversation. That’s the idea behind my videos. Subscribe on YouTube. #Communication #Leadership #CommunicationSkills #Learning
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Talent gets you in the room.
Preparation helps you deliver once you’re there.
That’s true in tennis, presentations, media interviews and every other high-stakes moment.
#Leadership #Communication #PublicSpeaking #Mindset
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Nodding feels friendly.
In a tough conversation, it can accidentally look like agreement.
Listen warmly. Respond deliberately. #BodyLanguage #Communication #Leadership
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You don’t rise to the occasion. You fall back on your prep.
Practice the open. Rehearse the hard question. The moment is too late to start getting ready.
Follow Steve on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube for more communication insights.
#Leadership #Communication #PublicSpeaking
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