by Alison Hutchens | Aug 6, 2026 | Fearless Speaking
A senior leader once told me he’d rehearsed his board update for three days. He knew the numbers cold. Ninety seconds in, he lost the thread completely and had to ask for a moment to collect himself. Afterwards, visibly frustrated, he said something I’ve...
by Alison Hutchens | Jan 17, 2026 | Fearless Speaking
Many capable professionals believe their communication struggles come down to a lack of skill. They tell themselves: “I just need to be more confident.” “I should be better at speaking by now.” “Other people don’t seem to struggle like this.” Yet in my work with...
by Alison Hutchens | Dec 4, 2025 | Performance Under Pressure
In today’s corporate world, the people who speak up clearly, confidently and with impact are the ones who get noticed.They lead meetings.They influence decisions.They move their careers forward. And yet, for so many talented professionals, speaking in front of others...
