Own the Microphone

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes Terí Donelson  Visit https://www.teridonelson.com/ for more information about Terí's offerings. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes business owner, author, and woman who supports other women building culture, Dr. Nadia Brown. Bridgett and Dr. Nadia Brown discuss what Dr. Nadia Brown speaks on, trusting yourself, working through the nerves, showing up on stage as yourself, and more! Visit https://thedoyenneagency.com/about to learn more about Nadia's offerings and to order her books. 1:00 How did Dr. Nadia Brown find herself in this industry? Is this what she always wanted to do? 5:30 Tips for women in sales. 9:10 What is one of Dr. Nadia Brown's favorite topics to speak on? 16:13 Flourish 19:20 How does Dr. Nadia Brown work through the nerves? 26:21 A question for Bridgett. 33:50 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes speaker, author, and founder of the Mental Conditioning movement, Elliot Allen. Bridgett and Elliot discuss hwo Elliot got to where he is today, understanding conversation, how Elliot uses his voice in his different careers, building your mindset, and more! 1:11 How did Elliot Allen end up in the speaking universe? 5:22 Advice to shy, introverted people. 11:20 How did Elliot Allen get into the speaking topic of mental fitness? 17:08 Differences between Elliot Allen's first and most recent presentation. 24:00 A question for Bridgett. 30:00 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't wait for inspiration, you have to schedule it. You have to show up everyday with the expectation of a new idea. Travis Hardin is a leadership speaker and mentor to purpose seekers, and Travis believes that success is great, but failure is a true inspiration.   Bridgett McGowen:https://www.bridgettmcgowen.com/ Guest: Travis Hardin LinkedIn https://www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/travishardin   2:12 How Travis Hardin get into public speaking and how he rejected it at first because of his first love and passion: baseball   4:19 Travis is a great example of how honing your speaking skills can help you become more than just a one-dimensional professional.  Travis Hardin: “What do I want them to see? That's how you become better at x, y and z. You want to be a good example. People do what people see, so you  5:25 Don't wait for inspiration, you have to schedule it.  8:01 What do you do when technology fails? What do you do when your expectations on a public speaking engagement change? Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. 9:39 You have to place the value on the people that are there to listen to you. 11:45 Technology does not come close to what a person can bring to a presentation.  13:07 What else do we need to know to make sure our presentation is the best that it can be? 13:43 Travis Hardin: "Todays celling is tomorrows floor." Travis Hardin likes to think of todays accomplishments as a starting point for tomorrow. Todays best is no good tomorrow.  16:20 So many people stop moving up, and stop progressing because they did one good thing. You cannot stop after one accomplishment, you need to use that to set your next goal even higher. 18:21 How does Travis Hardin get past the fear of standing in front of a crowd and speaking in front of people? 20:36 Travis Hardin: "Once you take the front of that room, it's all about telling your story and adding value to the people." 24:51 You must start somewhere and learn from the past in order to progress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Founder of Tish Times Networking and Sales provides tips and insights into her world of teaching small business owners, solo entrepreneurs, and sales professionals to increase income. Tish shares great advice and always remember "You are more powerful than you realize!" Bridgett McGowen: https://www.bridgettmcgowen.com/ Guest: Tish Times LinkedIn Twitter https://www.tishtimes.com/   1:50 Profitable networking, maximizing networking experiences and having powerful self conversations  2:21  What is it about networking that scares people? 2:30 Tish Times: “People have this impression that they have to perform once they walk into a network setting”  5:15 How Tish delivers bad news, and discussions that most people want to avoid. 8:05  What role does attire and clothing play in public speaking? How important is appearance?  8:32 Tish explains that you need to be an extremely proficient speaker for people to see past what you are wearing. Tish Times: “People will see you before they hear you.” 11:16 Tish tells a story about a time that she saw a female speaker who was wearing just jeans and a t-shirt, so she immediately lost interest in what the woman had to say. Once the woman began speaking she was able to “turn off her eyes and open up her ears.” 13:43 What is something your audiences would be surprised to find out about you? 14:50 “Stage is my safe place”. 16:12 Tish shares a few things thar help her with nerves and how she helps herself become centered 17:09 “I am” statements  18:35 Strategies on how to create amazing and eye catching slides for presentations 20:35 You have to learn to trust yourself and not your slides  21:43 You are more powerful than you realize   Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Bogert learned the hard way. That's why he implores others to do the same. Brian found true growth in challenging himself outside of his comfort zone. Bogert brings his personal story of growth and development into his presentations and believes embracing your inner vulnerabilities is an underutilized tool in the public speaking arsenal. Learn. Grow. Challenge. Repeat the cycle over again.  Bridgett McGowen: https://www.bridgettmcgowen.com/ 1:54 How do you get everyone's attention and then keep it throughout the entirety of the presentation.  Bogert on what the audience is thinking when you start a presentation: “Does this person have credibility, do they have expertise, do they have relevance and is there something that I can connect with and relate to.”  3:12 The most important thing to know with public speaking, more important than what you say and how you say is, how you resonate with people's emotions. 3:55 What if you are giving a presentation with a company deck? How do you add life and personality into a scripted presentation? Bogert: “Too many people depend on the script and don't actually speak from the heart and believe in what they're doing.”  6:40 What got Brian Bogert into public speaking? How did he find an interest in it? 7:35 A personal story from Brian on nearly losing his life and how it opened his mind to not just speaking and being engaging but the ways to be engaging.  Brian Bogert: “What's important is that we pause and be aware of the lessons we can extract from our stories 12:07 How Brian learned to embrace pain without suffering. 12:50  The world is wrong for telling you to avoid pain. Embrace pain in order to avoid suffering and gain freedom. 16:34 Look at the moments in your life of the most profound growth...where did that growth come from? Did it come from pain? Rarely do massive growth moments from when everything is easy.  17:50 What might seem like our own stories that are not distinct or unique can actually be great lessons to pass along to others.  18:15 Why you should challenge yourself to share your personal growth with others. 19:08 Do you ever get nervous as a speaker? How do you manage nerves when speaking publicly? 19:45 Breathing strategies that are scientifically proven to reduce stress before speaking.  22:22 In public speaking you can measure everything you do through impact.  23:20 Don't misplace nervousness for being bad at public speaking. When nervousness turns into anxiety, then it can be a problem, but nervousness is not indicative of failure in public speaking.”   24:10 How do you stay on top of your game? How do you ensure that you stay polished? 25:02 Why you should study other speakers...you'll pick up on things the best speakers do.  29:36 Best way to get in touch with Brian: BrianBogert.comYou can also check out a free resource from Brian: Nolimitsprelude.comWhich includes a roadmap for the things you need to think about and consider when putting together a presentation. 31:15 The thing that keeps most people from taking action is: Fear  32:50 If you want to Own the Microphone, become aware of what's keeping you from getting on stage. Show notes: Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway Bogert's Bullets YouTube Page Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Kevin is an expert in leadership development; Micro-prenerurship and small business start-up strategies. He is also a personal and professional branding coach and mentor.   On today's episode Kevin and I discuss finding confidence in public speaking, what to do when technology fails or the unexpected happens and why the smallest details matter the most when it comes to public speaking. Kevin and I have a combined 60 years of professional speaking experience, so we have literally seen it all! 1:58  How do you find confidence in public speaking, even if you are inexperienced, or don't have an overly impressive resume.   3:16 How you should start in public speaking: finding a mentor or coach   4:06 The importance of passion in public speaking. “It really comes down to knowing yourself.”   6:45 Dig Deep: what does this mean and how you can use it to impact people through public speaking. What is it that lights a fire within you?   7:39 What's the best way to get a presentation going? How do you get people going? What's the best approach to trying to win over an audience and how do you start it?   9:05 The importance of storytelling in your presentation.    11:30 How do you positively engage an audience when you have bad news? What's the best way to convey news that is not positive? “Many people don't realize how many great companies started during an economic downturn. What a great inspirational story. But you wouldn't know that unless you study the history of business and business development.”   15:13 What do you do during a presentation when technology fails?  “I go into every presentation with the assumption that my technology is going to fail.”   15:40 A story from Kevin Mavers on preparedness and what you should do when technology fails.   19:10 The importance of preparedness and getting to your presentation site early enough to ensure you have all contingencies accounted for.   21:40 The importance of paying attention to the smallest details and how all of the most seemingly minute details being ironed out can lead to overall success in public speaking.   24:55 In the modern world, where Zoom communication and audio/visual communication through digital means, ensure your surroundings represent you and your message.   Show notes: Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiencesl    Kevin's offering a 30-minute initial consultation to discuss your micro-preneurial dreams and 50% off the regular price for attendance in the 12-week Micro-preneurial Apprentice Program. You can find Kevin on the major social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. KLMaevers@Maevers.biz 307.222.4909 Please make sure that you mention that you heard Kevin on the Own the Microphone Podcast. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes TWO guests from the vital voice training world Casey Erin Clark and Julie Fogh, who blend the toolbox of the professional actor with frameworks for embracing ones speaking voice all over the country. Bridgett, Casey, and Julie discuss going out of your comfort zone, difficult audience members, common mistakes that speakers make, how to keep you audience engaged, and more! 1:00 How did Casey and Julie know they were able to empower others by using their voices? 9:30 One of the biggest mistakes speakers make when using their voice. 16:50 What should someone keep in mind to make sure that their message is recieved? 25;50 Favorite memories coaching at Vital Voice. 30:45 Questions for Bridgett. 37:30 Your voice can bring you joy. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award winning speaker, author and visionary strategist who is on a mission to inspire his audience to live out their god given purposes, and create credibility in the marketplace, Roby “YB” Youngblood. Bridgett and Roby discuss dealing with a difficult audience, YB's presentation topics, common mistakes that presenters make, why every speaker should have their own book, and more! 1:00 How did Roby “YB” Youngblood get into speaking? 6:30 How does Roby get past stubborn audiences? 12:40 What does YB typically speak on? 16:00 Pre presentation rituals. 18:00 Typical presentation mistakes. 31:06 A question for Bridgett. 40:50 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a street cop turned speaker with 23+ years supporting law enforcement, military, nurses and firefighters and helping them tell their stories, Dave Leath. Bridgett and David discuss how Dave because a speaker, tips for listeners who want to become speakers, audience connection, speaking as an introvert, and more! 1:00 How did Dave Leath get into speaking? 5:00 Presentation musts. 10:00 What is Dave Leath's favorite topic to speak on? What is his favorite part of giving a presentation? 15:00 What is a positive impact of being an introvert when it comes to speaking? 23:26 A question for Bridgett. 27:16 One last tip. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker with 20+ years experience in the tech industry who believes it is necessary to ensure greater accessibility with less barriers, Angela V. Harris. Bridgett and Angela discuss memorable moments in presentations, pumping yourself up, best practices for online presentations, memorable presentations, and more! 0:44 Speaking world and pageant world, hwo did Angela V. Harris get into speaking? 3:11 Advice for listeners to speak up. 6:50 Most memorable moment in an audience. 8:14 Has Angela always been confident behind the microphone? 10:19 Biggest mistakes. 13:20 Connecting with your audience. 18:30 Favorite presentation. 20:16 A question for Bridgett. 24:00 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an entrepreneur, women's empowerment expert, and speaker who is passionate about motivating leaders to adopt social impact strategies for better profit, Anjani Amriit. Bridgett and Anjani discuss how being a corporate lawyer contributed to Anjani becoming a speaker, making the impossible possible, in person vs. virtual presentations, Anjani's book, and more! 0:37 How did Anjani Amriit get into the public speaking world? 2:55 What is Anjani Amriit's favorite thing about being a speaker? 5:00 How does Anjani get people in the mindset to believe they can make the impossible, possible? 10:00 What does Anjani believe is her most powerful presentation? 13:25 Anjani Amriit's book "Corporate Dropouts". 16:25 Following the breadcrumbs. 18:22 A question for Bridgett. 23:45 One last tip on how listeners can own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a visionary entrepreneur and leader with over 20 years experience in the healthcare, nonprofit, and startup industries Angelique Hamilton. Angelique Hamilton is the founder and CCO of Chique Group, and is a powerful woman who helps small businesses and startups uplift others. Bridgett and Angelique discuss being your true self, selling yourself, digital presentations, and more! 2:40 What does Angelique Hamilton normally speak about? 6:25 Angelique Hamilton's favorite presentation. 10:30 Did Angelique always want to be a speaker? 13:00 Comparison mode. 15:45 Tips on digital presentations. 20:20 Unforgettable presentation moment. 26:19 A question for Bridgett. 31:30 One last tip to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an engineer and award winning author who wrote the book "Get Your Greater" about how he went from homelessness to greatness, Mark Shepard. Bridgett and Mark discuss how Mark overcame his past, how Mark got to where he is today, the topics he speaks on, and more! 1:50 How did Mark Shepard get to where he is today. 6:50 What is it that Mark speaks on? 13:20 What does MArk love about speaking? 15:14 What is the biggest change in Marks 1st presentation to his most recent. 22:50 Who are some people that have helped Mark in his past? 28:48 A question for Bridgett. 37:26 One last tip. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, author and owner of Women of Armor who helps thousands of women unhinge their mindset, Amanda Ewers. Bridgett and Amanda discuss pre show visits, pauses, practice, space and time management, common mistakes, and more! 1:00 What was Amanda doing before she became a professional speaker? 6:15 Visit the place you are going to be presenting before the presentation. 13:23 What does Amanda speak on? 15:55 Memorable presentation. 22:08 What is something people do wrong when speaking? 34:00 Avoid practice fatigue. 37:57 A question for Bridgett. 42:20 One last tip. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award winning author, philanthropist, podcast host, and speaker who empowers women leaders to build stronger connections and use their voices, Linnita Hosten. Bridgett and Linnita discuss how Linnita got her start in speaking, how speakers can gain confidence, practicing what you plan, dealing with nerves, and more! Check out Linnita Hosten's podcast: Excellence in Everything Live https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLomg6xBNroEbCt9IP6RN8l8su-OzX49ch 0:50 How did Linnita Hosten become an expert in effective communication skills? 3:57 How does Linnita Hosten keep her audience members on the edge of their seat? 7:20 Practice aloud. 11:20 Linnita Hosten's favorite presentation. 18:15 A question for Bridgett. 23:05 One last tip. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a first generation American, sign language interpreter, Author, and speaker known as the beneficiary best friend, with a unique approach to boosting self esteem, JO Welch. Bridgett and JO discuss how JO got into ASL and speaking, inclusion, presentation must haves, and more! Visit askjo.org 0:44 What does JO Welch speak on? 4:40 How did JO Welch get into ASL? 8:00 You will not reach 100 percent of the audience all the time. 13:35 A strategy for listeners to help them be more memorable. 19:02 Presentation must haves. 29:10 A question for Bridgett. 44:00 How can listeners make sure they have a stellar presentation? Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker and best selling author who provides strategies to support companies to build stronger leaders with a heathy work environment while incorporating vulnerability, Bonita Owens. Bridgett and Bonita discuss how Bonita got into speaking, understanding others, personal development, effective communication, a question for Bridgett, and more! 2:05 How did Bonita Owens know she was meant to be a speaker? 5:39 What does Bonita Owens typically speak on? 8:50 Courage to live out loud. 13:00 Bonita's favorite topics to speak on. 19:40 Audience members number 1 take from Bonita's presentations. 20:50 How does Bonita keep her presentations sharp? 26:50 A question for Bridgett. 30:15 One last piece of advice. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes speak, author, and podcast host who lends her voice to help end sexual violence, and who is known as the visibility activator for individuals who want to increase visibility, Leah Forney. Bridgett and Leah discuss Leah's work in sexual assault awareness, having the gift of gab, sharing your story, how to activate your visibility, and more! 0:55 What topics does Leah Forney speak on and how did she get started? 4:10 Leah Forney's most popular to speak on. 6:15 How did Leah get to the place where she felt that she could share her story? 10:45 Leah's favorite story to tell 14:25 The Visibility Activator. 18:08 Presentation musts. 20:33 A question for Bridgett. 25:00 One last tip. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, artist and bold and humorous facilitator that connects deeply with her audiences and addresses raw and profound human experiences that shape humans, Jeanne Bessette. Bridgett and Jeanne discuss creativity, healing from trauma, not forcing engagement from your audience, being a female entrepreneur, and more! NOTES: Visit www.jeannebessette.com/speaking to book Jeanne for an engagement your audience will not soon forget. 0:57 Has Jeanne Bessette always thought on her feet and gotten things done? 2:20 State of flow is the key to success. 8:00 Scary presentations. 16:09 Jeannes favorite topic to speak on. 18:59 A question for Bridgett. 24:00 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a keynote speaker who turns her restaurant experience into lessons, and whose main goal is to put untapped potential into motion, Dina Douvikas. Bridgett and Dina discuss how Dina got into speaking, uncovering others talents, sustainability, inner strength, and more! 0:48 Restaurant industry lifestyle into speaking career. 10:40 One of Dina's favorite presentations. 14:45 What can someone do to work on their inner strength? 17:20 A little information on Dinas book. 20:20 Delivering a message that crushes. 22:00 A presentation challenge. 29:10 A question for Bridgett. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an author, business coach, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker who is the founder of the I Wont Starve Academy, Jamar Washington. Bridgett and Jamar discuss how to make sure you give your audience what they are looking for, helping young men with their career development, support systems, and more! 0:50 What did Jamar Washington do before becoming a speaker? 5:18 What to do when you and the audience are not vibing. 8:22 Presentation non negotiable. 12:20 I Wont Starve Academy. 15:59 Favorite topic to speak on. 18:50 What would Jamar do if he was not a speaker? 22:40 How do Jamar's books play a role in his presentations? 31:39 A question for BRidgett. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an intellectual property architect who works with clients to identify practices that enable them to maximize the impact of their wisdom and experience, Michael Hanegan. Bridgett and Michael discuss how to leverage what you know, dealing with nerves, putting in the work behind the work, experience reversal, and more! 0:50 How did Michael Hanegan become a professional speaker? 4:45 What is one of the biggest problems solved in Michaels presentations? 12:30 Guarding against expertise reversal. 17:20 What is the best part of being a professional speaker? 18:46 Michaels greatest evolution being a public speker. 25:55 A question for Bridgett. 29:25 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes the creator of the come alive on camera tribe, and challenge success manager who helps you define your voice, Lisa Monette. Bridgett and Lisa discuss what is holding people back from speaking, confidence, how Lisa got into her line of work, strategies to break past speech anxiety, and more! 0:51 What exactly does Lisa Monette do and why does she love it? 4:30 Where does confidence come from? 9:35 How did Lisa get into her line of work? 12:08 One thing someone can put in place to boost their confidence on video. 21:09 What does Lisa love to present on? 24:47 A question for Bridgett. 30:36 One last tip on owning the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Pharmacist and international public speaker, Chinelo Enwonwu. Bridgett and Chinelo discuss how Chinelo got her start in public speaking, confidence when it comes to speaking, dealing with mishaps during a presentation, and more! Visit chinelo.info for more information about Chinelo's offerings. 0:55 How did Chinelo Enwonwu go from being a Pharmacist to being a public speaker? 4:00 Where does Chinelo's confidence come from? 7:13 How does Chinelo deal with mishaps in presentations? 9:50 What is one of Chinelo favorite presentations? 15:27 How does Chinelo Enwonwu give her audience the best experience? 18:39 A question for Bridgett. 21:27 Presentation evoloution. 24:23 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a teacher turned speaker who helps start ups get from A-Z, and creator of the company Flywheel Results, Rob Durant. Bridgett and Rob discuss how Rob became a speaker, Robs time as a teacher, his company, challenges when speaking, making sure the audience cares about your topic, being an introvert, and more! 0:40 How did being a teacher play a role in Rob Durant becoming a teacher? 8:00 Flywheel Results. 13:30 What is one of the greatest challenges when it comes to speaking? 24:30 A memorable presentation moment. 26:20 A question for Bridgett. 33:31 One last tip. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker with 20+ years consulting organizations while focusing on talent development and capital management, Cornelius Dowdell. Bridgett and Cornelius discuss how Neil became a speaker, learning into your expertise, changing your presentation based audience size, self employment, developing human interaction skills, and more! Visit https://www.thebestworkplace.com to learn about Cornelius and his team's offerings in the area of coaching, talent development, holistic organizational health, organizational efficiency and visit https://wwwneliusspices.com to order his spices! 1:45 How did Cornelius Dowdell get into speaking? 12:34 Did Cornelius always plan on being a speaker? 22:54 Favorite topic to speak on. 29:43 Always looking to learn. 38:00 Cornelius Dowdell's spices. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a keynote speaker and founder of Emerging Excellence LLC whose goal is to help people understand that harnessing the power of change begins with how we think, Rickie Burney. Bridgett and Rickie discuss common mistakes that speakers make, how Rickie got into the speaking world, getting into Toastmasters, and more! To learn more about Rickie and his offerings, please visit https://www.emergingexcellencellc.com/ 0:50 What is one of the biggest mistakes that speakers make when making a presentation? 2:28 How did Rickie Burney get into the world of speaking? 8:41 What is Rickie's favorite presentation to deliver 14:15 Biggest difference between Rickie's first presentation, and most recent. 19:49 A question for Bridgett. 25:36 One last tip to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, part 2 of a 2 part episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a top leadership motivational speaker, best-selling author, and award-winning businesswoman who educates leaders and business women on influencing, impacting and inspiring others to increase profits, productivity, and positivity, Pegine Echevarria. Bridgett and Pegine discuss expressing yourself on stage, hand movements, communication your value, saying "yes I can", Pegine's time as a gang member, and more! 0:28 You are not a tiger in a cage, express yourself and use your hands. 6:40 What is one of Pegine's favorite program to teach? 14:27 A question for Bridgett, and a time Pegine was in charge of an event for Vietnam veterans. 24:00 A life changing vision. 25:30 A message to someone who may be in trouble. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, part 1 of a 2 part episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a top leadership motivational speaker, best-selling author, and award-winning businesswoman who educates leaders and business women on influencing, impacting and inspiring others to increase profits, productivity, and positivity, Pegine Echevarria. Bridgett and Pegine discuss stage presence, the three core topics of speaking, presenting with others, advice for when you are on a panel, and more! Be sure to tune in next Thursday for part 2 of Pegine's interview. 0:47 How long has Pegine Echevarria been a speaker, and how did they start? 5:20 Dealing with a co-presentor. 12:43 An interesting panel discussion. 19:30 Panel advice. 25:30 Keynote Non Negotiables. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a public relations professional, executive coach and public speaker whose main goal is addressing gaps in presentation skills and preparing business leaders for the new normal, Rosemary Ravinal. Bridgett and Rosemary discuss Rosemary's early struggles, putting yourself out there, the importance of the opening and closing of your presentation, being authentic, and more! Visit https://rosemaryravinal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/EXECUTIVE-PRESENCE-GUIDEBOOK-Ravinal-6.4.22-resized.pdf to download Executive Presence: Earn Trust and Credibility on Any Stage. Rosemary's website: https://rosemaryravinal.com Rosemary's Master Communicator Blog: https://rosemaryravinal.com/public-speaking-blog/ Rosemary's TEDx Talk, "Slay the Dragons of Bad Communication” is available here: https://youtu.be/ZP0rC_3zAU4?si=mLsbMv5MfcCG0nQS 0:50 Has Rosemary Ravinal always been confident when it comes to speaking? 3:10 Which is better, speaking for a company or speaking for yourself? 7:30 What is Rosemary Ravinal's favorite presentation? 10:40 Stories to give audience members an aha moment. 12:45 An important takeaway from Rosemary's book. 16:16 Executive presence. 18:53 A question for Bridgett. 22:05 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a best selling author, keynote speaker, and startup investor with a passion for educating the public and leveling the playing field for women, Fran Hauser. Bridgett and Fran discuss nailing the opening and closing of your presentation, how to get ideas for keynotes, fireside chats, Fran's upcoming keynote presentation, and more! Visit www.franhauser.com to book Fran for a speaking engagement and to learn more about her offerings and her books, The Myth of the Nice Girl as well as Embrace the Work, Love Your Career, which are available from major online retailers. 1:00 Fran Hauser's upcoming keynote. 8:17 Where can someone get an idea for a book / keynote etc? 14:00 Fireside Chat vs. Keynote presentation. 18:21 What is a story from Fran's keynote that she loves? 21:43 Presentation musts. 24:39 A question for Bridgett. 27:20 One last tip. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, coach, and facilitator, whose specializes in motivational and mental health topics with passions for supreme accountability, cultural competency, and lemons, Leesa Askew. Bridgett and Leesa discuss how Leesa got to where she is today, the fact that silence is ok, winning vs. losing, and more! S - Storytelling: Craft engaging narratives. P - Pauses: Use strategic silent breaks. E - Emotion: Connect through feelings. A - Analogies: Make complex ideas relatable. K - Key Points: Stick to the rule of three. E - Engagement: Involve your audience. R - Rhetorical Devices: Use powerful language 1:28 Leesa Askew's media background and how it connects to the speaking world. 4:54 Silence. 10:35 Has Leesa always been confident on the microphone? 14:25 What is Leesa's favorite topic to speak on? 17:41 A question for Bridgett. 23:35 7 most important tips to becoming a speaker. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker and author with years of experience learning and teaching the effective ways of communication and negotiation, Derek Lott. Bridgett and Derek discuss being a successful communicator, the importance of listening, focusing on 99% of the audience, being comfortable and confident, and more! Visit www.derekclott.com to book and connect with Derek. 0:45 What came first Derek Lott's life, being a negotiator or being a speaker? What is someone that must do to be a successful communicator? 11:10 What is one thing that most people get wrong when it comes to effective communication? 16:23 What is one of Derek's favorite topics to present on? 18:35 A surprising fact about Derek. 21:05 A question for Bridgett. 32:00 Upgrade your network. 34:37 One last tip. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an international, award winning speaker and Army Veteran that hosts transformational events for professionals Jesse Cruz. Bridgett and Jesse discuss speaking on what you know, the payoffs of speaking, incorporating life lessons into your presentations, and more! 0:52 How long has Jesse Cruz been a speaker and what are the topics he speaks on? 6:04 What is the best part of speaking? What is a favorite story to share with audiences? 10:52 What makes it hard for people to let go? Biggest difference between when Jesse first started speaking vs. now. 14:50 How to create an audience focused speaking engagement. 17:42 What is the most important thing that a speaker must do? 20:27 A question for Bridgett. 23:25 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a keynote inspirational speaker with 5 + years experience helping listeners make it past every day struggles, Scotty J. Prendergast. Bridgett and Scotty discuss Scottys speaking topics, must haves, knowing your audience, takeaways, being true to yourself, and more! Visit www.scottypinspiration.com to book Scotty for speaking engagements and to learn about his coaching options. 1:00 Has Scotty J. Prendergast always been a confident speaker? 2:45 What does Scotty speak on? 10:00 AHA moment. 17:22 What is the most important part of a presentation? 21:26 A question for Bridgett. 27:30 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes founder and CEO of Nostalgia: Black, and freelance writer whose core business model is preserving black cultural history, Deah Berry Mitchell. Bridgett and Deah discuss how Deah got to where she is today, the topics Deah speaks on, AHA moments, their time as college roommates, and more! Visit www.deahberrymitchell.com to book Deah to speak. 4:20 Confidence. How does look factor into a speaking event? 10:20 What does Deah Berry Mitchell speak on? 18:20 What publications has Deah written for? 25:00 Deah's first speaking event, what would she change? 32:41 A question for Bridgett. 39:25 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an outspoken speaker, professor, author and mentor with over 20 years experience helping audience members use creative solutions to find exceptional results, Ginnette Baker. Bridgett and Ginnette discuss being relatable to audience members, dealing with difficult audience members, over coming many obstacles, the power of adaptability, and more! Visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnette-baker-7338893/ to connect with Ginnette Baker. 0:55 How did Ginnette Baker get to where she is today? 6:28 Ginnette Baker's favorite topic to speak on. 14:00 When Ginnette started speaking vs. most recent presentation, what is the biggest difference? 17:20 Speaking to young adults vs. other types of audiences. 20:00 Dealing with difficult audience members. 26:45 Has Ginnette always been confident? 30:53 A question for Bridgett. 37:07 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, trainer, mentor, author and military veteran who is considered Americas #1 life Trainer with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and organizations maximize potential, Dr. Will Moreland. Bridgett and Dr. Will discuss speech presentation, power of choice, difficult audience members, confidence, and more! 1:00 How did Dr. Will Moreland get into public speaking? 4:30 Presentation musts. 10:00 Favorite topics to speak on, and unforgettable moment with audience member. 16:50 Where does Dr. Will's confidence come from? 20:30 Common mistakes made by speakers. 22:55 A question for Bridgett. 29:30 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker with 20+ years in the training, learning, and talent development industries, whose goal is to share the impact of learning while measuring the impact of training, learning and development, Kevin M. Yates. Bridgett and Kevin discuss impacting the audience, the impact of learning, what Kevin presents on, and more! Visit www.kevinmyates.com to book Kevin M. Yates who's known in the global training, learning, and talent development community as the L&D Detective. He investigates impact and solves measurement mysteries with facts, clues, evidence, and data. With 25+ years industry experience serving in diverse roles across multiple industries and brands including Grant Thornton, Kantar, McDonald's, and Meta (Facebook), Kevin examines fulfillment of purpose for training and learning. He is also founder and president of Meals in the Meantime, a nonprofit providing food support and assistance with pop-up food pantries. 2:08 Has Kevin M. Yates always been a confident speaker? 5:08 100% of the audience will not be on the same page. 11:50 How did Kevin get into his line of work? 15:09 What kinds of presentations does Kevin present? 20:30 A favorite story that is a part of Kevin's presentations. 28:00 Difference between when Kevin first started vs. now. 33:27 A question for Bridgett. 39:13 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a powerhouse on keynote stages and training arenas with 25 years plus experience speaking on sales, leadership, communication and negotiation skills Paul Bramson. Bridgett and Paul discuss the benefits of great questioning skills, listening skills, not making assumptions, good vs. great presentations, and more! Visit www.paulbramson.com to book Paul for a high-energy speaking engagement and to engage his team for training in the areas of sales, leadership, communication, interviewing, and negotiation skills. 0:55 Benefits of great question asking skills. 4:00 An example of a not so great question to start with, and how to fix the question. 11:00 What causes people to fall short as great listeners? 17:37 What are Paul Bramson's favorite kinds of presentations? 24:30 Difference between young Paul and current Paul's presentations. 27:06 A question for Bridgett. 36:55 One last tip in how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, CEO and award winning diversity and inclusion leader, and her best friend, Simone E. Morris. Bridgett and Simone discuss what speaks success, tech checks, Simone's speaking topics, and more! To schedule Simone for a high-impact DEI speaking engagement, visit www.simonemorris.com, and to engage Simone and her team for coaching, consulting, or training in the areas of DEI and inclusive leadership, visit www.simonemorrisenterprises.org  1:30 First presentation vs. now, what does Simone E. Morris know now she wishes she knew then? 4:08 Presentation musts. 9:45 What type of presentation does Simone like the most and why? 15:10 What Simone E. Morris speaks on. 19:58 Big mistakes that speakers make. 23:45 A question for Bridgett. 27:13 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices