Podcasts about public speaking coach

Webster's Dictionary defines The 11th Hour as “the latest possible time before it's too late.” Today Darren and Mark give examples of 11th hour speaking situations and offer advice on how to be unforgettable by performing professionally at the 11th hour.   SNIPPETS:   • We are paid to make 11th hour decisions   • True professionals perform at the 11th hour   • Be aware that meeting planners often face 11th hour challenges   • Build relationships by serving others in their 11th hour   • Be aware that people around you may be in their 11th hour   • Be the meeting planner's favorite   • Be prepared for 11th hour situations   • Make yourself available for 11th hour assignments   • Be the 11th hour presenter   • Learn all you can about events, so you don't miss 11th hour opportunities   • Don't wait for 11th hour coaching   • Think of ways to improve on what landed     Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/   Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com

When reviewing their speech recordings, speakers often look for what DIDN'T go well. Today, Mark and Darren invite you to focus on the positive, and to look first for what LANDED. This will help you to identify your strengths, and approach areas for improvement with a positive mindset.    SNIPPETS:   • Find the magic moments   • Determine what worked   • Identify the times you connected   • Gauge audience reaction   • We can't see our best while we are on the stage   • Look for times when you say something differently in the moment   • Dissect the presentation   • Notice where microexpressions make a difference   • Your tone of voice and facial expressions can be impactful   • Examine characters and decide: ‘remove or remain?'   • Think of ways to improve on what landed   Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/   Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com

  Have you considered re-writing one of your previous stories? In today's episode, Darren and Mark encourage you to examine your previous presentations with the goal of improving, enhancing, and re-writing. A re-write can elevate your content, enhance your performance, and most importantly amplify your impact.    SNIPPETS: • Great speeches aren't written; they're re-written   • Revisit previous presentations   • Watch videos of your speeches   • Review with a critical eye   • Identify what you did well, and areas for improvement   • Make review and re-write part of your routine   • Put ‘WORLD CLASS TIME' on your calendar   • Start with one area…a story/idea/slide deck/segment   • Choose when to replace narration with dialog   • Examine characters and decide: ‘remove or remain?'   • Seek ways to enhance the audience's experience     Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/   Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com

How do you find a balance between narration and dialog? NARRA-LOG! Like one of Mark and Darren's clients, you may think, “That sounds like a NARROW LOG!” Today our co-hosts talk about bridging the gap between too much narration/not enough dialog…and vice versa…using that ‘narrow log.' They give guidance on using both techniques effectively to build your unforgettable presentation.   SNIPPETS:   • Find the right balance between narration and dialog   • Look for key emotional shifts in your story   • You may need to reel in the dialog   • Avoid creating a soliloquy   • Don't create a stage play • Decide when narration serves best   • Choose two or three ‘dialog moments'   • In dialog, more than one character must speak or react   • Use dialog to increase conflict, show a revelation, and reveal the aftermath   • Reactions tell the story   Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/   Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com  

Darren and Mark encourage their clients to review their scripts and ask, “How can I say this better with fewer words?” Today they discuss how having a better mindset can transform your presentation, improve your business, and make you unforgettable.    SNIPPETS:   • Ask: What can I make, say, or do better?   • Re-evaluate your presentations, programs, and processes   • Revisit your digital footprint   • Cut superfluous content   • Consider the audience's mindset • Do a debrief   • Random comments can provide better options   • Find better marketing strategies   • Give your audience a better experience   • Build better relationships with clients and meeting planners   Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/   Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com

Derek Smith is our latest guest on the podcast. Derek is a live wire Event & Public Speaking Coach, host & master of ceremonies originally from Canada and is now living on the beautiful Portuguese island of Madeira. He chats to Dylan about life on the island, how Portugal has slowed him down, they also discuss language, Portuguese people, picking a soccer team and how digital nomads might be finding roots in Portugal. FOLLOW OUR GUESTSDerek on LinkedinDerek's websiteABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal's fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is.  Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal one of the world's best places to live! Don't forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!  ⭐ EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERS⭐ If you're looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week – EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers! SPONSOR: Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company, sponsors this episode.   FOLLOW US:Portugal The Simple Life WebsitePortugal The Simple Life FacebookPortugal The Simple Life InstagramPortugal The Simple Life XPortugal The Simple Life YouTubeFOLLOW OUR HOST: Dylan Herholdt - Portugal The Simple Life Podcast - LinkedIn Dylan Herholdt - Facebook Dylan The Simple Life - Instagram If you'd like to get in touch or share your experience with Portugal, Dylan would love to hear from you! Email: ola@portugal-the-simple-life.com WhatsApp: (+351) 910 571 613

Speaking on stage is about SO much more than the words you write in your speech. For any speakers out there wanting to sharpen your skills, anyone THINKING about public speaking, podcasters, and anyone wanting to master storytelling in an impactful way, this episode is a masterclass on public speaking. I'm joined by Mike Ganino as he breaks down the 5 stage languages you can leverage to be a powerful public speaker whether you're speaking on a physical or online stage. After listening to this episode, you're gonna be a better speaker, communicator, and connector.    Check out our Sponsors: LinkedIn Talent Solutions - The hiring partner that makes it easy to post jobs for free, share with your network, and attract qualified candidates all in one place. Find your next great hire by posting your job for FREE at linkedin.com/qualified Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at Shopify.com/happy Saily - Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily eSIM data plans! Go to https://saily.com/EARNHAPPY download the Saily app and use code 'EARNHAPPY' at checkout Open Phone - Stop juggling all your customer calls and texts from your personal phone. Save 20% off your first 6 months when you go to openphone.com/earn  ProlonLife - Get 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift with a subscription to the 5-Day Nutrition Program! Claim your offer now at ProlonLife.com/HAPPY. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How I met Mike and why I decided to hire him as a coach. 05:30 What are the biggest lessons you learned through the process of writing your book? 08:00 When did you realize it was time to pivot the direction of your book? 16:15 If you want to grab and KEEP people's attention, you have to be a great storyteller. 19:00 The 5 stage languages and how to leverage them to be an impactful speaker. 23:15 The power of using dynamics in the speed and pitch of your voice. 28:00 Mistakes to avoid when speaking on stage. 30:00 How to use movement and physicality when speaking and storytelling. 36:15 What we can learn from actors about performing on stage. 39:45 Why “show, don't tell” doesn't hold true when it comes to speaking. 45:00 The power of sharing your inner monologue to connect with your audience. RESOURCES Listen to my free SECRET PODCASTS SERIES - Operation: Rekindle This B*tch Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! Get your copy of Mike's book HERE! FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Mike: @mikeganino

Mark says, “One man's mundane is another man's magnificent.” We sometimes fail to see the magnificence in our stories because we're too close to them. Today Darren and Mark explain why we may be too close, and suggest ways to broaden our perspective      SNIPPETS: • Start with a big block of clay   • We can be so close that we can't identify the magnificent in our story   • Video-record yourself telling your story   • Present to a test audience   • Look at your story from the audience's perspective   • Learn what your audience is thinking   • We can be too close to our favorite and signature stories   • Work with a qualified coach   • We can be so close that we miss ‘blind spots'   Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/   Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com

If you looked up “powerhouse” in the dictionary, you'd find a picture of Lynn Aliya. This multi-talented dynamo is an award-winning actor, playwright, director, public speaking coach, country radio broadcaster, and now—author of a brand-new book! In this episode, Lynn shares her vegan journey, discusses her latest book, and (drumroll, please) announces a brand new TV show for the first time ever! When she's not training doctors in empathetic communication or lighting up the stage and screen, Lynn—also known as Brooklyn—is learning to surf at almost 60! Because if anyone can prove it's never too late to catch a new wave, it's Lynn. Tune in for an episode packed with inspiration, storytelling, and a serious dose of badassery! 

What can be the motivation to go ‘all in' as you prepare to deliver your next presentation? Mark and Darren look at the motivation for preparation and explain the value of a presentation walkthrough…with a live audience.   SNIPPETS: • When hour ego is at stake, you put in more work   • Put your rehearsal on the calendar, preferably 2 weeks out   • Work with a coach   • Walkthrough with your peer group as your audience   • Rehearse as if it's game day   • Record yourself   • Walkthrough with those who have been there before you   • Listen for ‘cringe moments; if I cringe, I must correct   • The walkthrough forces you to go all in   • Engage in preparation motivation for your next presentation   Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/   Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com

What is a ‘back pocket speech?' When do you need it? How do you use it? All good questions! Darren and Mark provide answers…and ideas for making your ‘back pocket speech' unforgettable.   SNIPPETS: • It's not if…but when you have to fill in for another speaker   • Be prepared   • Make the meeting planner look good, and build your reputation   • Make it a habit at a conference to offer to speak if a speaker doesn't show up   • Ask yourself, “What more can I provide?”   • Create awareness. If they aren't aware of you, they can't hire you   • Don't get ready; stay ready (Craig Valentine)   • Keep a file of potential back-pocket presentations   • You have more material than you know   • Be natural Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/   Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com

How do you become a top 1% communicator in your industry? Brenden Kumarasamy, the Founder of MasterTalk joins the podcast today to discuss how he has been helping professionals around the world master their communication skills and share their messages with confidence. After college, Brenden found himself coaching others for debates and case competitions – through which he “accidentally” developed a gift as an educator. Since then, he has used this newfound skill to educate others through MasterTalk, and the results have been significant… Tune in now to learn about: How Brenden practiced and improved his communication skills. The main reason why Brenden started doing case competitions. The key aspects that are missing from executives' and entrepreneurs' communication. How to practice communication in a structured way. To find out more about Brenden and his work with MasterTalk, click here now! Upgrade Your Wallet Game with Ekster!  Get the sleek, smart wallet you deserve—and save while you're at it! Use coupon code FINDINGGENIUS at checkout or shop now with this exclusive link: ekster.com?sca_ref=4822922.DtoeXHFUmQ5  Smarter, slimmer, better. Don't miss out! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Sometimes speeches sound…well…speechy! Darren and Mark challenge you to examine your content and offer advice for ensuring that your authenticity shines through in every presentation.   SNIPPETS: • Be conversational   • Create a transcription   • Use tools like Microsoft Word's DICTATE feature   • You can't edit what you don't write down   • Write for the eye, not for the eye   • Bullet-point your ideas   • Use keywords   • Avoid ‘cop-speak'   • Don't over-complicate   • Be natural

Our senses can play a significant part in giving our audience an unforgettable experience. Today, Mark and Darren talk about the power of the sense of smell and share how you can use it effectively in your stories.   SNIPPETS: • Use V.A.K.S.   • Use smell as you relive your experiences   • Smell can create a visceral audience response   • Use smell to transport yourself to the scene first   • Then use smell to transport your audience to the scene   • Physically show your response to an odor, scent, or aroma   • Let your face and body reflect your emotional response   • Let the audience ‘sense' the scene   • Let the moment linger; give the audience time to feel it   • Use the contrast between the expectation from a smell, and the reality                                             • Don't overdo it                                                                                                          

Delivering presentations every week is challenging…no doubt about it. Delivering to the same audience every week magnifies that challenge. How can you be unforgettable in those circumstances? Today Lee Coate provides Mark and Darren with the techniques that help him to consistently communicate unforgettably.   SNIPPETS: • Communication is more than structure and what's on the page   • Develop your own voice and style   • Communication is a by-product of an individual's character   • Don't be an actor   • Don't perform…INSPIRE   • Avoid ‘speaking down' to your audience; speak eye-to-eye with them   • Audiences appreciate it when you delf-depreciate   • Avoid using technology as a crutch   • Let technology accompany, not distract   • Beware of going overboard with props   • Be aware of what resonates with your audience                                             • Identify speaker whose style matches yours and learn from them     Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/   Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com

Can you ‘up your game' in 2025 make it your best year yet? Darren and Mark offer solid suggestions for upgrading your program, your presentation, and your presence in the marketplace. Applying these principles and practices will put you firmly on the path to being unforgettable...and making this YOUR BEST YEAR YET!   SNIPPETS: • It's YOUR RESPONSIBILITY   • Assess your presentation and your business with the goal to improve   • Consider upgrading your speech title   • Revisit your content (open/close, structure, humor, delivery, stories)   • Review your video/audio recordings; what can you enhance?   • Upgrade your introduction, perhaps start using a video   • Rebrand if necessary   • Start or re-launch a newsletter   • Be intentional about social media presence; pick a platform                                             • Attend GAME CHANGERS conference at Stage Time University   • Collaborate with others   • Collaborate with a Mastermind, get a coach, attend industry conferences  

What does it take to deliver an extremely sensitive and emotional story, and why would you do it in the first place?   Darren and Mark get answers from ‘serial entrepreneur' CEO Smoke Wallin as he explains why he shared his sensitive story to 2,000 CEOs. His answers will provide guidance and wisdom for anyone who is ready to tell their unforgettable sensitive story.   SNIPPETS: • Share your story to help others   • Think it through and compose your talk with sensitivity to your audience   • Don't shock your audience   • Be very clear on your purpose and intent   • Only share after you feel called to share    • Share when you are ready   • Telling your story can unlock the container that chains your life   • Define and refine the message   • Your story is a gift; give it freely   • Share for the right reasons                                             • Decouple your identity enough to have detachment from the pain   Check out his speech: https://youtu.be/jhz3q-baDuA?si=jiC8EmokkTJY2X_U

Today, we're talking to Geoffrey Huck, Public Speaking Coach. We discuss how to overcome communication barriers in the tech industry, translate complex ideas for non-technical audiences, and develop authentic speaking styles. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Geoffrey's work, check out his website here: https://geoffreyhuck.com/podcast Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.co

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After working his way up to a director-level role at his job, Chris faced an unexpected reality... The company no longer valued his contributions. But instead of giving in to self-doubt, he made a bold move that caught even his boss—and his boss's boss—off guard. This step allowed Chris to claim control over his future in a way no one saw coming. In this episode of The Working While Black Show, my guest, a Storytelling & Public Speaking Coach, shares how to transform career uncertainty into your greatest advantage. We also explore the power of building genuine relationships at work and using positive disruption to stand out in the workplace. Whether you're stuck in your current position or ready to level up your leadership presence, this episode provides actionable strategies to help you master confidence and stand out authentically in your career. Chris shares personal stories and practical wisdom from his journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship.ResourcesLearn how to tell your own story in 24 hours using Chris's storytelling techniques: A Easy Guide to StorytellingLearn more about Notion, the all in one digital workspace: www.affiliate.notion.so/wd96duoqxmlk CONNECT WITH USLearn more about our guest and explore more resources in the show notes on our website: www.bosslocksmedia.com/wwbshow/chris-ward-jr-anxiety-into-confidence

Takesh Singh, a versatile talent in the entertainment industry, shares insights on acting, filmmaking, and public speaking coaching. From his experiences in notable projects like "The Tashkent Files" to working with legends like Omar Sharif, Singh emphasizes the importance of authenticity, continuous reinvention, and mental strength in navigating the ever-changing landscape of media and entertainment. 00:47- About Takesh Singh Takesh is a public-speaking and camera-facing coach.  He's an actor, a filmmaker, and a voiceover artist.  He's the founder of T Junction media, and he has acted in several movies, OTT and TV series, and ads, some of the prominent ones being The Tashkent Files, Manto, Selection Day, Yay Ballet, Bombay Begum's, and many more.  He has also directed multiple ads in a series of short films. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Ryan Millar is a Canadian-born Amsterdam-based coach, story trainer and communications consultant. In his work, he leans heavily on the tools he gained as an improviser and actor, supplemented by his years in corporate communications and content creation, to help people be more authentic and more effective in their professional and personal lives. His skills as a Public Speaking Coach have earned him a spot on the Coach Foundation, one of the biggest names in the coaching industry.He recently created and hosts the Digital Communication Certificate Course for Growth Tribe. His most recent book, on the art of public speaking, is called “The Confident Presenter” and just came out (www.confidentpresenter.co). Ryan also enjoys freestyle rapping, skateboarding gently, and taking his kids for ice cream.Check out this one!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Illustrations can be powerful; they give your audience a memorable experience. How do you create and execute an experience that has 4,000 people on their feet, actively participating, and leaving transformed? Brian Biro, America's Breakthrough Speaker, sits down with Mark and Darren to provide insight into how has been able to deliver unforgettable experiences for more than 30 years.   SNIPPETS: • Help audiences to experience breakthroughs   • Become a master storyteller   • Shift from ego to ‘we go'   • Do more for other than you do for yourself   • When you enrich your audience's experience, you enrich your own   • Don't decide someone else's breakthrough potential   • Release your authentic energy   • 95% of your breakthrough depends on where you place your focus   • BE confident…and humble                                             • Never underestimate the power of simplicity   • Let every illustration have value and meaning   • SEE BRIAN IN ACTION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK2uZftQUpg

Presentations can often be boring. Why? In this episode, Darren and Mark examine three reasons and provide solutions to help any presenter move from boring to unforgettable.   SNIPPETS: • You need a proven world-class structure   • Structure gives you confidence and gives your audience clarity   • Invest time to properly structure your presentation   • Solid structure prevents you from taking a labyrinthine journey   • Stories are the heartbeat of presentations   • Bullet-point your life   • Stories elicit emotion to deliver a message   • Structure your stories for maximum impact                                             • Get qualified feedback   • Set ego and laziness aside   • Seek education, not confirmation and validation

Mike Trugman (yours truly) is a Professional Life and Public Speaking Coach who is determined to illuminate the truth of the human experience and inspire open-hearted leadership. He hosts THIS top 3% podcast, Mike's Search for Meaning, dedicated to mastering what it means to be human.    Before coaching and podcast hosting, Mike's background was in public accounting. He has over 10 years of public accounting experience, with a focus on financial services (hedge fund and private equity) clients.   Mike currently lives in the greater New York City area with his wife and son. He loves reading, learning, cooking, spending lots of time outdoors, watching his beloved but usually struggling Knicks and Jets, and connecting with his friends and family. To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/15min LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: Elizabeth Gilbert Barbie John Wayne

Mike Trugman (yours truly) is a Professional Life and Public Speaking Coach who is determined to illuminate the truth of the human experience and inspire open-hearted leadership. He hosts THIS top 3% podcast, Mike's Search for Meaning, dedicated to mastering what it means to be human.    Before coaching and podcast hosting, Mike's background was in public accounting. He has over 10 years of public accounting experience, with a focus on financial services (hedge fund and private equity) clients.   Mike currently lives in the greater New York City area with his wife and son. He loves reading, learning, cooking, spending lots of time outdoors, watching his beloved but usually struggling Knicks and Jets, and connecting with his friends and family. To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/15min LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: The Omega Institute Jim Dethmer Soul (Disney Movie) Will Smith

Ping: (verb) to send a signal to (a device) in order to determine its status or location.   As presenters, we must be sure that our audiences receive our message. We ‘ping' in order to determine our audience's status (engagement/understanding) and location (presence.) Today Darren and Mark drill down on ‘pinging' and share how pinging, when done well, can leave a lasting impact.   SNIPPETS:   • Check in with the audience   • Confirm their thought process   • Make an emotional connection   • Are they following you   • Can they relate   • Do they fully comprehend   • Read the audience's reaction   • Ping and Pause                                             • Do you ping enough   • Do you ping at the right moments   • Ping for deeper connection and lasting impact  

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Geoffrey Huck, a former software engineer turned public speaking coach, shares his personal journey of overcoming social anxiety and fear of public speaking. He emphasizes the importance of communication skills for tech leaders and offers strategies for becoming more confident in public speaking. Geoffrey also discusses the misconceptions about presenting in front of audiences and the impact of effective communication on career advancement and personal life. He shares success stories of helping leaders improve their speaking skills and provides tips for preparing for speaking engagements. Takeaways Overcoming social anxiety and fear of public speaking requires deliberate exposure to fears and practicing in non-stake situations. Tech leaders often underestimate the importance of communication skills, but they are crucial for career advancement and inspiring teams. Crafting a captivating opening and varying the rhythm of a speech are key strategies for keeping the audience engaged. Effective communication skills are essential in various aspects of life, including personal relationships and job interviews. Training on camera and watching oneself can help improve naturalness and identify areas for improvement in public speaking. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Geoffrey's Journey from Software Engineer to Public Speaking Coach 03:23 Overcoming Social Anxiety and Fear of Public Speaking 08:31 Misconceptions about Presenting in Front of Audiences 14:20 Success Story: Changing the Trajectory of a CEO's Career 16:48 Mistakes in Workshop and Conference Presentations 18:07 The Future of Communication in Tech Leadership 20:01 The Reward of Helping Leaders Overcome Fears and Master Public Speaking 21:29 Three Tips for Preparing for Speaking Engagements Guest's Website: ⁠https://geoffreyhuck.com/⁠ Guest's Social Media Link: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-huck/⁠ Resources and Links: ⁠https://www.hireclout.com⁠ ⁠https://www.podcast.hireclout.com⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirefasthireright/⁠

Amanda Hennessey is a public speaking coach, here to help self-doubting experts approach public speaking from a place of service and passion, rather than from fear, ego, a need for approval (or thinking that seeing your audience in their underwear is a good idea). She is the author of Your Guide to Public Speaking and the CEO and Founder of San Diego Public Speaking, Boston Public Speaking, and Co-Founder of San Diego Acting Classes. Whether she is working with clients one-on-one who are over playing small or teams who need courage and practical skills, Amanda loves helping her clients take up more space. Website: www.sandiegopublicspeaking.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amandahennessey Instagram: @amandaghennessey

Mike Trugman (yours truly) is a Professional Life and Public Speaking Coach who is determined to illuminate the truth of the human experience and inspire open-hearted leadership. He hosts THIS top 3% podcast, Mike's Search for Meaning, dedicated to mastering what it means to be human.    Before coaching and podcast hosting, Mike's background was in public accounting. He has over 10 years of public accounting experience, with a focus on financial services (hedge fund and private equity) clients.   Mike currently lives in the greater New York City area with his wife and son. He loves reading, learning, cooking, spending lots of time outdoors, watching his beloved but usually struggling Knicks and Jets, and connecting with his friends and family. —--------------------- Derick is a coach and retreat leader. His work focuses on supporting clients to connect to their bodily, lived experience as a rich, and often underutilized, source for resolving issues and moving their life forward. Derick is also a teacher at the Focusing Institute and has a background in Philosophy with a particular interest in the overlap of Western, Eastern & Indigenous practice and philosophy. To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/15min LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: John Dewey James Hillman Letters to a Young Poet - Rainer Maria Rilke

You've just completed an engagement, and the event planner gives you a 5-star rating because you kicked butt! What next? What more can you do to maintain world class standards and service and elevate your game? Using one of his very recent experiences, Mark talks with Darren about proven practices to help any presenter shine after a successful event and remain unforgettable.   SNIPPETS: • Ask: how can I provide more value   • Ask: How can I multiply what I have provided   • Get testimonials   • Screenshot comments on social media, messaging services and e-mails   • Get LinkedIn with event attendees   • ALWAYS have a debrief call with the event planner   • Give the attendees a reason to share your value                                             • Share testimonials/surveys with the event planner and bureau (if applicable)   • Capitalize on the high of the moment   • Offer to provide more than a presentation

Do your clients and prospects know how much you have to offer? Mark and Darren discuss more than a dozen additional ways that you can serve your clients, and techniques for making meeting planners aware.   SNIPPETS:   • Add value   • Let them know during your pitch   • Reinforce during pre-event call   • Remind them during your follow-up meeting   • Put additional offerings in the contract/agreement   • Seed additional services during your presentation   • No need to sell from the stage                                             • Use TalkaDot   • Have a verbal Linktree conversation   • Pass a clipboard to collect information   • Use your newsletter • Give away your book during your presentation                                                                                                          

Mike Trugman (yours truly) is a Professional Life and Public Speaking Coach who is determined to illuminate the truth of the human experience and inspire open-hearted leadership. He hosts THIS top 3% podcast, Mike's Search for Meaning, dedicated to mastering what it means to be human.    Before coaching and podcast hosting, Mike's background was in public accounting. He has over 10 years of public accounting experience, with a focus on financial services (hedge fund and private equity) clients.   Mike currently lives in the greater New York City area with his wife and son. He loves reading, learning, cooking, spending lots of time outdoors, watching his beloved but usually struggling Knicks and Jets, and connecting with his friends and family. —---------------------   Jen is an executive & personal coach, group facilitator, and certified NLP Master Practitioner. She passionately assists her clients on their path to a more conscious life, fully stepping into being whole. Many clients comment that Jen's work is so transformative that words simply don't do it justice.   Jen's corporate executive & private practice experience spans over 18 years of building high performing teams & individuals. Infinitely willing to meet the client wherever they are on the journey, Jen is confident and authentic in style. She leads through “extreme conflict” with clarity & insight which assists in developing a strong culture to support company values, navigating through challenging mergers/acquisitions and communicating through rapid company growth.   Guided by her strong intuition and deep knowledge of the human experience, Jen gets to the core of what “holds the client back” from living the life they want. One of her most gratifying discoveries working with clients is their enjoyment of the work and the continued growth. Jen thrives on being present to those special “ah ha” moments when the client's connection to themselves and life is forever changed. You can connect with Jen on: Website: https://www.reboot.io/team/jennifer-cody/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-cody-b74ba44/ Email: jen@reboot.io To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/15min LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: The Artist's Way - Julia Cameron Brene Brown Simon Sinek

Marla Press, Founder of Speakers on Fire Academy, is a Public Speaking Coach, Life Coach, and Art of Presence™ Trainer. She coaches you to create a bigger impact by building your wow factor and your connection to the audience so that you magnetically attract more clients and wealth.Marla's mission is to help you speak so people listen. She offers elite speaking programs, bootcamps, and 1:1 coaching. Marla's unique exercises help beginner and experienced speakers transform immediately!Marla is an international speaker and author with a degree in Psychology. She worked as a Practice Management Consultant in the medical field and an Inclusion and Diversity Consultant.Invite Marla to speak at your event and she will get your audience fired up while demonstrating solutions to their challenges.If you want to attract more clients and wealth, and be “hot off The Press,” Marla Press is your coach!https://marlapress.com/speaker-masterclass

What does it take to truly become the speaker everyone loves and a master of your craft? Mark and Darren offer a ‘mathematical formula' and a process to not only become a master, but to be unforgettable as well.    SNIPPETS:   • It starts with a decision to master your craft   • Commit to the work   • Put in the EFFORT   • Multiply EFFORT by a PROVEN PROCESS   • Use the CORE 4 PROCESS   • Learn how to make each step better   • Add a QUALIFIED COACH                                             • Tweak your technique   • Learn what your audience needs from you   • Master your craft and create your process   • Give your audience your process and help them grow

Jeff Rogers, a fairly new member of the National Speakers Association, is the winner of NSA's LAST STORY STANDING storytelling competition. He and Mike Davis…one of his coaches…chat with Mark and Darren about his intent, his process, and the lessons he learned on his journey to the first-place trophy.   SNIPPETS: • Seek to build relationships first   • Enter contests to learn   • Work with a coach to sharpen your story   • Step away from your ego   • Don't just tell the story; enact it   • Show your characters' perspective   • Don't be the hero of your own story                                             • Your story's hero can be a CONCEPT   • Stay in your style; don't let anyone coach you out of it   • Go down with YOUR message   • Practice, then go play

Joya Dass, TV Anchor and Public Speaking Coach, shared the story behind her title with us on August 14, 2024.★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Joya to talk about her dream to be a TV Anchor from the age of 4, having to find a way to finance her education at Bucknell, her discovery that many Indian women were inspired by watching her on TV, and her best practices for successful public speaking."Joya is a first-generation Indian born to immigrant parents from Calcutta and Myanmar. Since the age of 11, she remembers wanting to be a journalist.For the last 15 years, Joya has been reporting for Bloomberg TV, CNN and ABC. She is currently a business anchor with NY1 News and CNN. In November 2009, she also began directing and producing social justice documentaries. First Sight tackles the issue of curable blindness in children in India and is her first feature-length film. www.firstsightthefilm.comShe is currently principal and co-founder of Avenue Media, (www.avenue-media.com) based in New York City. She and partner Greta Knutzen are fusing old school journalism and storytelling with new school media tools and metrics to help clients tell their story. Avenue Media is currently engaged by the Rockefeller Foundation to produce a series of mini-documentaries as the organization celebrates its centennial.Listen to the interview below, on your favorite podcasting app, or watch on Youtube!Powered by RedCircleSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Vince Pierri, a Public Speaking Coach by night and Lead Pastor by day, breaks down how to be a captivating speaker — during a demo, a project pitch, and on stage.   In our fun, rambly episode, we cover:- how to make people remember (and even do!) what you say- how to come up with analogies if you're not good at it- how to grab people's attention from the beginning- how to be persuasive in every day conversation- how learnable soft skills are (or not)Persuasion is a skill that can be learned. Tune in as we dive into how we can improve, especially as software engineers.✨ Connect with Vince below!His framework: https://shorturl.at/8ITGa His LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-angelo-coach/Send me a message!Thanks for listening! And for checking out these show notes

Why do you need to also focus on communication and relationship building while in college?How important are relationship-building skills to your professional and entrepreneurial journey?Meet Dr. Tim Newman!Dr. Newman is a Public Speaking Coach, Creator of Formula For Public Speaking , Podcast Host and BIS Sport Administration at Georgia State University. He is the Founder of Dream Chasers Management Group.He launched the "Speaking with Confidence" Podcast focusing on communication skills after realizing the extensive gap in college students.Connect with Dr. Newman:Website: https://10xcoursecreator.comTwitter (X): @TimNATCAdditional Resources:Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/speaking-with-confidence/id1729082998Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: Spotify: YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ja6j4WVmrpMhttps://youtu.be/Ja6j4WVmrpM

In this follow-up to Episode 253 (What Do You Ask An Event Planner) Mark and Darren talk about questions to ask participants ahead of your speaking engagement. This episode will help you to unearth critical material and help you to customize your unforgettable presentation.    SNIPPETS: • Discover the organization's mentors, matriarchs, patriarchs, and legends   • Get permission to call event attendees   • Schedule a 10-minute call to weeks before the event   • Ask questions and listen carefully to answers   • Learn the organization's language   • Find out why they attend these events                                             • Ask about taboo topics   • Find stories that connect to your content   • Invite them to seek you out at the event                                            

You've got the speaking engagement, now what? What can the event planner tell you to help you to deliver an unforgettable presentation? Darren and Mark discuss the pre-event questionnaire and offer insight into how you can set yourself up for presentation success.   SNIPPETS: • Prepare an Event Planners Questionnaire   • Have a call and connect casually first (video is ideal)   • Ask questions and listen carefully to answers   • Your client is the event planner   • Identify the economic buyer                                             • Read the Zoom room   • Be a Planner-Pleaser   • Critical question: Ask about taboo topics   • Ask about recent company/organization changes                                             • Strive to be their favorite   • Ask permission to interview 10 event attendees                                             • Start your own questionnaire as an editable document

Speakers make a common mistake when seeking audience participation. They ask “HOW MANY of you…” That question needs a NUMERICAL response. Today Darren and Mark explain how to ask BETTER questions, and how to use the audience's non-verbal response to enhance their own experience.   SNIPPETS: • How would you say it over coffee to one person   • Use the language of a conversation   • Respect the versatility of the word YOU'   • Ask you-focused questions   • Put the audience into your story                                             • Tap into their world, and transport them into yours   • Give the audience time to answer questions in their heads   • Read the audience   • Acknowledge their responses, even non-verbal                                             • Take inventory of the questions that you ask   • Ask yourself, “Is there a better way to ask that question?”                                             • Speaking is dialogue, not monologue

CLICK HERE TO JOIN NEWSLETTER - Communicate ConfidentlyDo you want to feel more confident speaking in front of your colleagues? Do you want to develop more of an executive presence but you still feel quite nervous or not prepared enough? Today I invited public speaking expert and coach Nick Hampshire onto the podcast to share his practical guidance with you. The 3 main areas Nick covers are:Key steps you should talk if you lack confidence right nowWhat to do if you feel concious about not sounding engaging when you speakImportant mindset shifts to help you on the road to improving this invaluable skillI hope you can take something away from this. Here are Nick's contact details if you want to reach out:Nick Hampshire, LinkedIn - Public Speaking CoachNick Hampshire, InstagramHave a suggestion for an episode? Write to me here.  

Telling a good story can change your life. Tune into this juicy conversation to learn how storytelling can impact your personal and professional life. Meet my guest -> Seth is an International Speaker, Public Speaking Coach, Engineer, Project Manager, and the Owner of Creatively Speaking Inc. CreativeWarriorSecrets.com Seth B. Greenwald, also known as Sherpa Seth, is a best-selling author, keynote speaker and communication coach for project managers, engineering leaders and other technical professionals. Having served as a design lead and senior project manager for some of the largest engineering and construction organizations in the U.S., Seth's expertise extends beyond the world of words to the realms of action and strategy.  As the Owner of Creatively Speaking Ink, Seth has empowered countless individuals to advance their careers through effective communication. His public speaking programs 'Page to Stage' and 'Find Your Flow' have garnered widespread acclaim for their transformative impact on his student's ability to craft highly memorable messages through the power of storytelling.   Here is how you can reach out to Seth: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbgreenwald Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seth.greenwald1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativewarrior His books in the Creative Warrior series can be found on Amazon…https://www.amazon.com/Books-Seth-B-Greenwald/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ASeth+B.+Greenwald The book Seth referenced in ourpodcast is by Betty Edwards called ‘Drawing on the Right Side of Your Brain'.   Don't forget to leave us a review. :) Here are my other platforms you can check it out to stay connected with me:

For this 100th episode of The D Shift, I have the pleasure of interviewing Marla Press, a renowned public speaking and life coach, and the founder of Speakers on Fire Academy. In this episode, Marla shares her journey from musical theater to mastering the art of presence. She discusses how essential it is to be fully present, not just on the stage but in all facets of life, enhancing personal relationships and professional communication. Whether you're leading a team, speaking at a community event, or navigating post-divorce life, Marla offers insightful strategies on speaking authentically and connecting genuinely with your audience. Get ready to be inspired to find your voice and presence that can truly change your life.About the Guest:Marla Press, Founder of Speakers on Fire Academy, is a Public Speaking Coach, Life Coach, and Art of Presence™ Trainer. She coaches you to master your presence and create a bigger impact by building your wow factor and your connection to the audience. Marla's mission is to help you speak so people listen. She offers group programs, and 1:1 coaching. Marla's unique exercises help beginner and experienced speakers transform immediately! Marla is an international speaker and author with a degree in Psychology. She worked as a Practice Management Consultant in the medical field and an Inclusion and Diversity Consultant. Invite Marla to speak at your event and she will get your audience fired up while demonstrating solutions to their challenges. If you want to attract more clients and wealth, and be “hot off The Press,” Marla Press is your coach!For Marla's Free Gift: Hot or Not Speaker AssessmentTo connect with Marla:LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/MarlaAPress IG - https://instagram.com/marlaapress YouTube - https://bit.ly/MarlaPressYouTube Facebook - www.facebook.com/marla.press.1 Pinterest - https://pinterest.com/mpress0094 Website - https://marlapress.comAbout the Host: Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce. Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".Connect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/Thanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcast ReviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Episode 93- In this episode of Latino Business Report, we delve into the daunting realm of public speaking, a fear that supposedly rivals death itself. Join host J.R. Gonzales as he sits down with Sammie Walker Herrera, a Tech Career Coach, Public Speaking Coach, Confidence Coach, and Founder of SPEAK Y'all. Together, they unravel the truth behind this common fear and share practical tips to conquer it. Tune in for insights that could transform your speaking game. More About Sammie Website: https://www.speakyall.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammiemlwalker/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@speakyall TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakyall

You have just attended a conference, heard good speakers, and received powerful content. You walk away with a folder full of notes, e-mail addresses and phone numbers. NOW what should you do? Darren and Mark share best practices to keep your enthusiasm and momentum alive and productively take full advantage of the event experience.   SNIPPETS: • Review KEEPERS and ACTION ITEMS   • Prioritize ONE ACTION and follow through on that action consistently   • Connect with another attendee as an accountability partner   • Create a mastermind with other attendees   • Connect with fellow speakers and attendees on LinkedIn                                             • Connect with the event planner and thank them   • Eliminate items that create bad habits   • Apply the principles your learned                                             • Revisit your notes from the last event you attended and take ONE ACTION

You have just presented at an event and after all your hard work planning, preparing, and presenting, what should you do? Today Mark and Darren offer solid suggestions to help you stay on top of your game after every speaking event.   SNIPPETS:   • Schedule a day off   • Block time for your family, even if they are at the event with you   • Don't ruin your “speaker's high”   • Debrief with the client within a week   • Treat the debrief as a sales call   • Connect with fellow speakers and attendees on LinkedIn                                             • Ask for other opportunities to serve

So, you want to travel the world and share your message. Perhaps you've wondered what it's like to be a ‘road warrior.' Mark and Darren pull back the curtain on their experiences of a combined 50+ years of traveling to speak, and share their time-tested tips for being a successful road warrior.   SNIPPETS: • You are not alone   • It's not always glamorous   • Give yourself grace   • Going international hire an agent/bureau to manage proposals & negotiations   • Examine the systems you set up to function while you're on the road   • Arrive a day early to prepare yourself   • Tack on an extra road day to refill yourself; self-care is critical   • Decide what's best for your stress   • Join frequent air/hotel/rental car programs   • Take photos of room numbers and parking spaces   • Use airport security programs like TSA Pre-check, CLEAR and Digital ID   • Maintain balance

Imagine, your largest audience so far has been fewer than ninety people, and you now get to tell your most emotional personal story on a BIG STAGE to more than 1,300 CEOs! What thoughts swirl through your head, and how will you pull it off?   Today Darren and Mark get answers from Management Consultant and Executive Coach Jody LaVoie. Mark and Darren helped to prepare Jody for her first time on the big stage…a global conference for CEOs. Jody's lessons learned and wisdom gained will help you to get ready for your first (or next) time on the big stage!   SNIPPETS: • Be open to your coaches' point of view   • Start preparing your presentation with the end in mind   • Build your story in scenes   • Invest time refining your message   • Use  Foundational Phrase to make your message more meaningful   • “Don't over-Darren” - Bring YOURSELF to the platform                                             • Focus less on delivering your next line, and more on your audience   • Make sure your message lands with the audience   • Serve your audience   • After your first time on the big stage, take time to do nothing tomorrow