The Problem with Peanut Butter

Angie Flynn-McIver

September 7, 2021

For several years, I sent out a blog to readers a few times a week. These posts gave pointers about how to practice, shared relevant stories, and provided a way for people to connect with my coaching approach. In 2022, I wrote my book, Before You Say Anything, which brought many of these ideas together in one place. The blog posts have continued to resonate with clients and readers, and they're useful as a quick reminder, so I'm including them here!

Peanut butter is a delicious and filling snack.

Peanut butter is sticky.

Peanut butter eaten ten minutes before you’re recording an interview is…not a great idea. Maybe have some apple slices instead.

(My son Cameron read this blog post and said, “I don’t get it. Is there a metaphor here?” Nope. No metaphor. Straight talk about not eating peanut butter before you need to use your voice. Is this advice based on an experience I had last week? Perhaps.)

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Angie Flynn-McIver coaches senior leaders and keynote speakers to communicate with clarity, impact, and self-awareness. Her background in professional theatre directing gives her work a distinctive edge: she understands performance and what it takes to hold a room. She is the author of Before You Say Anything, co-founder of the award-winning North Carolina Stage Company, and holds both a PCC credential from the International Coaching Federation and an M.S. in Organizational Development and Leadership.

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