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As you know, there is so much more that goes into public speaking than just speaking. This includes your intonation, body, breathing, and mindset. My guest, Claudia Monacelli, shares how you can use each of these and more to not only communicate your messages but also engage your audiences.

Takeaways

- how to be calm throughout your planning process

- getting through the first few minutes of your talk

- experiencing dynamic equilibrium

- getting instant feedback from your audience

- punctuating intonation

- this is the window to your soul

- the value of checking out other speakers

- is it necessary to have everyone in your audience like you?

Resources

- ClaudiaMonacelli.com

- TheMagicOfPleasureSeeking

When you speak to an audience, should you dress for yourself or the audience? Should you take the advice of those who say, “Be authentic,” or should you go by the axiom that your should dress one-half step above your audience? Well, here’s what I learned many years ago.

Are you getting all the speaking gigs you need or want? Are you speaking at the kinds of events you know you want to be speaking at? Are you getting paid what you're worth? If you answer "no" to any of these, I have to ask why. But, more importantly, I believe you have to ask yourself why. Listen in and move beyond these beliefs that are holding you back.

It seems like every business magazine you read or every business show you watch or listen to includes something about branding. And over the past several years, this has included a very specific form of branding -- personal branding.

But what exactly is personal branding, and why is it so important to you, as a public speaker?

Listen in as my guest Jen Campbell answers these questions and more so you can establish yourself as a leader in your particular niche in the world of public speaking.

Takeaways

- How personal branding affects your business

- How many social media outlets you should "own"

- Determining what you want to be known for

- How to get more higher-paying gigs

- How your work and personal time have merged

- How to assess your personal brand

Resources

- JenCampbell.com

- JenCampbellTeaches.com

- HelloJenCampbell.com

Idioms, slang, and colloquialisms have their place in talks, but there are aspects of each that you want to take into consideration. In this brief episode, you learn how idioms and slang could confuse your audiences and how colloquialisms can taint the way your audiences perceive you. Listen in and hear how taking these into consideration may make a great deal of difference to the power of your talks.

Storytelling is an art. And telling stories in a way that captivates an audience and delivers a message is taking that art form to its highest heights. If you are looking to develop your storytelling skills, then you want to listen to this episode. Michael Davis shares storytelling techniques that are easy to implement and will increase your impact, influence, and success in business.

Takeaways

• How storytelling in business increases your opportunity for success
• The similar key elements all stories have
• The element that makes stories memorable
• Why making your audiences feel uncomfortable matters
• Why you may not believe your story has value
• Why bringing life to your stories is so important
• How to add energy to your stories
• How to shorten your sales process
• When to start sharing your stories

Resources

• SpeakingCPR.com
• 52StorytellingTips.com

Have you ever watched reality shows, awards shows, or contests? Then you've probably noticed that, when the hosts are just about to announce the winners, they pause … for an extended amount of time! Perhaps a drum roll fills the gap while you watch intently, wondering who will win. And when that's the case, they have you right where they want you. They have created suspense and tension and got your full attention.

You can take a hint from these shows and use the same idea to get your audience's attention. Listen in and hear how tension demands attention.

Improv is the art of saying, “Yes, and …" but when it comes to even thinking about it, so many of us say, “No way!” And that’s unfortunate because no matter how well you plan, things will go wrong, surprises will arise, and the universe will throw you a curveball. Consequently, your success — and sanity — are directly related to how you respond to these challenges.

In this episode, Avish Parashar shows you how you can add more creativity and humor to your talks, ultimately helping you bring audience engagement to new heights, and of course, keeping you nimble so you can face the inevitable surprises that arise when presenting.

Takeaways

- How learning improv can help you relax and reduce the fear of being judged

- Taking people on an emotional journey

- How to add emotion when speaking about non-emotion content

- How being vulnerable helps you connect with your audience

- How embarrassing moments can become your best stories

- How to get started in improv

Resources

AvishParashar.com

AvishAndMike.com

Where do you begin crafting a compelling presentation or talk? Your opening? The body of your talk? The ending? Well, it's none of these. To discover where you should begin talks that resonate with your audiences, listen in to this brief episode.

The myth that introverts are not cut out for public speaking goes on and probably will continue to do so for as long as introverts inhabit the earth. Perhaps, if you’re an introvert, you’ve been letting this myth hold you back. If so, it’s time to let it go and delve further into speaking in public. 

Listen in as Dr. Ty Belknap shares advice that will help you embrace your introvertedness (is that even a word?) and continue on your journey to being a compelling and engaging public speaker.

Takeaways

- How introverts have been viewed over the years

- How introverts and extroverts each have superpowers

- The advantages introverts have

- Managing self-talk

- How to recharge after a talk

- Tips on rehearsing

Resources

- Portbell.com

- LeadershipIntroverts.com

I don’t know about you, but if I were asked to list the various ways the body is involved in public speaking, I would include stance, movement, gestures, heart rate, and even sweating. And to be honest, the rib cage would be far down on that list, if it were on it at all.

In this episode, Dr. Amy Novotny shares why the often-neglected rib cage should be higher on that list and how it helps you when you deliver presentations in meetings and on stage.

From her point of view, she was teaching me about respect. However, she couldn't have known that she was also teaching me about one of the most valuable aspects of presentation skills — engagement. 

Listen in, and catch the top 10 things my mom taught me about public speaking.

Richard Strauss said, “The human voice is the most beautiful instrument of all, but it is the most difficult to play.”  

He was so right. Think about the numerous aspects of the human voice that you can manipulate, including pitch, rate, tone, and volume. Add to this that, just like any fine instrument, you need to care for it.  

With so much to know and do, it’s no wonder that so many speakers pay little attention to their voices and use them well.  

In this episode, Alana McKenzie helps you treat your voice as an instrument, prevent vocal pain or exhaustion, and create authentic and compelling emotion in your speaking.

In this short episode, you’re going to learn about three of these advantages and the benefits they provide.

Perhaps you can be inspired by these famous people who are self-proclaimed introverts.

- Warren Buffett

- Elon Musk

- Barack Obama

- Clint Eastwood

- Micheal Jordan

- Lady Gaga

- Mahatma Gandhi

- Julia Roberts

- Meryl Streep

- Tom Hanks

- Christina Aguilera

- Elton John

- Beyoncé

- Abraham Lincoln

- Issac Newton

- Albert Einstein

- Bill Gates

- Steven Spielberg

- Eleanor Roosevelt

- Mark Zuckerberg

- Larry Page

- JK Rowling

- Charles Darwin

- Dr. Seuss

- Steve Wozniak

Speaking on stage and writing a book are often seen as two entirely different disciplines ... and with good reason. But is it really that cut and dry? In this episode, prolific speaker and author, Geralyn Gendreau compares and contrasts speaking and writing, based on her own experiences. Tune in and discover if you have a speech (or book) in you, and if you do, how to find your voice and clarify your message.