Public Speaking with Peter George

Do you want to engage your audience throughout your talks? It's not as difficult as many people believe. But this is only if you make a mindset shift right now. One of the mistakes speakers make is believing they not only have to be the expert but they also have to prove it. Inherent in this belief is that the focus should be on the speaker, not the audience. This is unfortunate because it often means that the opportunity to serve and benefit the audience was lost. - The Captivating Public Speaker available on Amazon

Are you nervous when it comes to speaking in public? Are you down right fearful? If so, you're not alone. But while knowing that you're not alone might be comforting to a small degree, it doesn't help you deal with the root cause. Over the years, I've had several episodes on dealing with the fear of public speaking, but in this episode, Dr. Doreen Downing takes a different approach than the others did. If you fear public speaking -- or not -- listen in. You'll find her advice priceless. Takeaways - Why would a psychologist decide to help people with speech anxiety? - What's your potential? - Dealing with the inner journey - Getting to the root cause - A new twist on eye contact - The 7 essential secrets Resources - EssentialPeaking.com - MeetWithDoreen.com

Are you just starting out on your speaking career? Are you a veteran speaker who struggles to make the money you want to make? Are you reluctant to run your speaking career as a business? If you said yes to any of these, then my guest, Jane Atkinson, has a lot in store for you. Known as the Speaker Launcher, Jane is the author of the Wealthy Speaker 3.0, the founder of the Wealthy Speaker School, and the host of the Wealthy Speaker podcast. She packs thirty years of contacts, connections, and experience into developing speakers, from newcomers to sought-after pros. Quite frankly, many people in the industry consider Jane to be one of the best in the business. Takeaways - The commonality among speakers - Creating the Wealthy Speaker lifestyle - Not only changing lives but changing families' lives - Gaining financial security - What chocolate cookie recipes have to do with making money - How mindset is a key ingredient in your success - The value of speaking vs the value of providing solutions - Getting paid what you're worth - How consistency supplements mindset - The best form of marketing for speakers Resources - SpeakerLauncher.com - The Captivating Public Speaker on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ8HRPWC

In the previous QuickBites episode, you learned why eye contact is so important and powerful. In this episode, you'll discover how to do it well.

What are your principles when it comes to accepting and delivering a keynote … or a breakout for that matter? You haven't given this any thought? That's okay because my guest, John Rossman, is going to share his principles, and you're free to adopt them as yours if you like. As a result, you're more likely to accept opportunities that are good for you, the audiences, and the event producers. Takeaways - John's 7 principles - How you can use these and others to help build a successful career as a keynote speaker - A bonus principle Resources - John Rossman at linkedin - The Amazon Way available at Amazon - The Digital Leader Newsletter - RossmanPartners.com

Do you want to engage your audiences? Of course, you do! And this QuickBites episode will help you increase the level of engagement -- for your audiences and you! Eye contact is one of the most important and powerful tools when it comes to engaging your audience. A form of communication unto itself, it provides many benefits. Tune in and discover the more significant ones.

Do you want to know how you can make a significant connection with your audiences? Have you thought about how body language affects both your confidence and that of your listeners? Listen in as my guest Natasha Bazilevych guides you in the top three ways to use your body language to support and convey your messages. Make that three ways and a bonus. Takeaways - How body language can change your mindset and character - Working on your body language as a daily routine - How body language affects your brain - How your mind affects your body language - How gesturing can help deliver messages and persuade others - Self-awareness is key - What does your face say when you're speaking? - Although small, micro-expressions say a lot - Using vocal variety is the bonus - How your audiences react to your confidence Resources - NatashaBazilevych.com

Have you ever felt like you weren't being heard, or that others in the room seem to command more respect than you? Well, my guest Kym Dakin, says the reason just may be the way you use your voice. Listen in and learn how you can use your voice -- and other techniques -- so you can connect with your listeners. Takeaways - How to use your voice as a source of power - Why we don't think vocal quality, vocal tone, and the words we use impact us. - How others' vocal quality, vocal tone, and words impact us when we're listening. - The key to a strong pitch. - How to implement the 5-4-3-2-1 method. - The key to having fun. Resources - KymDakin.com

Have you ever seen speakers who appear almost grateful to stand behind lecterns? It's fairly common because many speakers believe lecterns -- no matter their size -- shield them from their audiences. Yup, it's another security blanket. Tune into this brief QuickBites episode and learn how you can make a greater connection with your audiences by coming out from behind the lecterns.

If you're an aspiring speaker, would you like some advice on getting more gigs. If you're an established speaker, how about some ideas for working closely with others and following up. If any of these topics sound good to you, stay tuned as I speak with Curt Tueffert. Takeaways The importance of having a hook What passion gets you How niching down grows your business The values of networking Speaking for free before speaking for fee Contacting prospects How bartering gets you in the door Where the fortune is Serving a baker's dozen Resources Curt Tueffert on Linkedin 5 Stones for Slaying Giants Mailbox Power National Speakers Association