Public Speaking with Peter George

It seems like every business magazine you read or every business show you watch or listen to includes something about branding. And over the past several years, this has included a very specific form of branding -- personal branding. But what exactly is personal branding, and why is it so important to you, as a public speaker? Listen in as my guest Jen Campbell answers these questions and more so you can establish yourself as a leader in your particular niche in the world of public speaking. Takeaways - How personal branding affects your business - How many social media outlets you should "own" - Determining what you want to be known for - How to get more higher-paying gigs - How your work and personal time have merged - How to assess your personal brand Resources - JenCampbell.com - JenCampbellTeaches.com - HelloJenCampbell.com

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

Storytelling is an art. And telling stories in a way that captivates an audience and delivers a message is taking that art form to its highest heights. If you are looking to develop your storytelling skills, then you want to listen to this episode. Michael Davis shares storytelling techniques that are easy to implement and will increase your impact, influence, and success in business. Takeaways How storytelling in business increases your opportunity for success The similar key elements all stories have The element that makes stories memorable Why making your audiences feel uncomfortable matters Why you may not believe your story has value Why bringing life to your stories is so important How to add energy to your stories How to shorten your sales process When to start sharing your stories Resources SpeakingCPR.com 52StorytellingTips.com

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

How to Save Your Successful Voice with Judy Rodman If you're like many speakers, when you talk about voice, you talk about using it to foster and support your messages. This might include inflection, rate, tone, and volume. But how much thought do you put into the health of your voice, and does it really even matter? Listen in as my guest, Nashville's top vocal coach Judy Rodman, sheds some light on how if you don't take care of it, speaking can actually harm your voice. But don't worry because she also has a load of tips on how you can keep your voice healthy and strong. Takeaways Who needs voice training How long can you speak before you damage your voice or vocal cords? Pulling vs pushing for power Don't speak from your diaphragm How to warm up your throat How are your eyes help you control your voice Speak to one heart How to prep before speaking What to add to water to help your throat and voice What you should have before speaking and what to avoid Dispelling old wives tales Resources JudyRodman.com

Public speaking coaches often use various shapes to describe where your hands should be when gesturing, including circle, box, and square. But, no matter what they call it, it suggests your hands stay in boundaries that go from your chin to your waist and about the same distance from side to side. Listen in and learn how you can break the rules and break out of the boundaries.

Speaking in front of others provides you with the opportunity to influence and inspire them. But, do the words you choose help you accomplish your objectives or undermine them? In this episode, Terre Short shows you how to choose the right words so your audiences are clear about your intentions. Takeaways - how to choose the words that represent your intentions -tying your intentions to your core values - how words can minimize and limit or how they can inspire and enhance - the #1 word to use sparingly and what to replace it with - the word that undermines your message and your confidence - the word to think twice about - the word to use to invite people into your message Resources - ShortGroup.net

Improv is the art of saying, "Yes, and …" but when it comes to even thinking about it, so many of us say, "No way!" And that's unfortunate because no matter how well you plan, things will go wrong, surprises will arise, and the universe will throw you a curveball. Consequently, your success — and sanity — are directly related to how you respond to these challenges. In this episode, Avish Parashar shows you how you can add more creativity and humor to your talks, ultimately helping you bring audience engagement to new heights, and of course, keeping you nimble so you can face the inevitable surprises that arise when presenting. Takeaways - How learning improv can help you relax and reduce the fear of being judged - Taking people on an emotional journey - How to add emotion when speaking about non-emotion content - How being vulnerable helps you connect with your audience - How embarrassing moments can become your best stories - How to get started in improv Resources AvishParashar.com AvishAndMike.com

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

The myth that introverts are not cut out for public speaking goes on and probably will continue to do so for as long as introverts inhabit the earth. Perhaps, if you're an introvert, you've been letting this myth hold you back. If so, it's time to let it go and delve further into speaking in public. Listen in as Dr. Ty Belknap shares advice that will help you embrace your introvertedness (is that even a word?) and continue on your journey to being a compelling and engaging public speaker. Takeaways - How introverts have been viewed over the years - How introverts and extroverts each have superpowers - The advantages introverts have - Managing self-talk - How to recharge after a talk - Tips on rehearsing Resources - Portbell.com - LeadershipIntroverts.com