Books & Products We Love
For Business, Life, and Presentations*

Presentation Zen
Why We Love It
Garr Reynolds and this book are cited as an influence by many of today's best presentation designers, agencies, and public speakers and with good reason: his simple and straightforward ideas on great slides and visuals are true and enduring.

Slide:ology
Why We Love It
This book on building slides for your presentations is written by Nancy Duarte, whose presentation design agency has worked with Al Gore, TED Talks, and more. Duarte's visual style is clear, minimal, and straightforward. She includes information on process, as well as many real-life examples.

Building A Story Brand
Why We Love It
This book is a classic! It is about how to simplify your message and tell your story for your brand (or services, products, etc).
Even if you're not an entrepreneur with a brand, it will help you understand why and how to simplify your messages.
Believe me, it'll completely change the way you communicate for the better.

Confessions Of A Public Speaker
Why We Love It
The author's unassuming tone about the funny, interesting, and challenging moments of a public speaker's life will make you feel much more comfortable with any insecurities and issues you have yourself.

Zoom Products
Look great for your remote meetings

Ring Light
This ring light has customizable light settings and will make all the difference for you to look naturally lit in meetings, especially if your computer is not in front of a window and gets no natural light.

Web Cam
If you have a laptop whose built in camera is fuzzy or low quality, upgrading to this affordable webcam will make a huge difference. And it has a privacy cover, so you can cover it when not using.

Zoom Backgrounds
There are a lot of options for virtual backgrounds these days. Stay away from the slew of beach, space, and kitschy backgrounds.
Invest in something that is modern, professional, and clutter-free.
* Please note that some of the above are affiliate links, though they are also products I use on a daily basis.