Shortcuts to Public Speaking Success

11. Why you need to do your audience research

In this episode, I want to talk about something that’s very important if you want your event to go right, and that’s doing your audience research. I'll give you key questions you want to ask before your next (and every) gig and tell you why... READ MORE

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10. An easy way to overcome fear

Public speaking fear is a huge issue. There are so many different reasons why people can be afraid of getting up and speaking in front of the group. One of the reasons why people often get themselves tied up in knots is because they have what I called “Performing Monkey Syndrome”... READ MORE

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9. Make your stories more engaging by doing this

Today I want to give you guidelines for your next public speaking gig, and how instead of just recounting a simple story, you want to talk about how important it is for the main character to succeed and what’s at risk if things go wrong... READ MORE

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8. The importance of follow up

Today, I want to chat about the importance of follow-up, not only in terms of securing public speaking opportunities but also in terms of your business overall. I'll cover email follow up, social media follow up and systems to secure Public Speaking opportunities... READ MORE

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Create a speech stress-free and fast with my free guide 5 frameworks to ace a short speech.

7. Does it help to have a book?

Reasons why writing a book is worth your time and effort:

1. Enhances your credibility as a speaker

2. Sweetens the pot/provides an incentive to hire you for public speaking

3. Provides content for repurposing

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6. Negotiating your worth

This episode will cover the basics of fee negotiation:

1. If someone asks you to speak at their event

2. If they want you to speak for free

3. If you’re being paid a fee

4. When it’s time to flee

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5. Tell your story to build your business

I want to share a very simple storytelling framework that you can use with your audience to tell your personal story.

It’s called the Now-Then-How framework... READ MORE

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4. Business Networking: why it's important to stand out

Achieve visibility and get hired. Highlights on this episode: 

1. People buy people.

2. A good pitch should intrigue people or arouse curiosity.

3. You want to differentiate yourself and your company.

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3. Create your own signature system

Hear about the D.I.V.A. model and the main reasons for having your own system:

1. Shows you mean business.

2. Shows that your thoughts are organised.

3. Gives your client a road map... READ MORE

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2. Why you MUST tell stories

Here I share some of the reasons it’s so important to tell stories during public speaking. 

Highlights:

1. Stories allow us to connect emotionally with our listeners
2. Stories give people hope
3. Client stories are a powerful way to show off your expertise... READ MORE

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Create a speech stress-free and fast with my free guide 5 frameworks to ace a short speech.