The Flourishing Entrepreneur Podcast Self-Love on Stage: How to Feel Great In the Spotlight
In this special Valentine's Day release, Aleya Harris shares invaluable insights into embracing self-love and confidence on stage as a public speaker, drawing from her own experiences as an award-winning speaker and strategic storytelling consultant.
Whether you're speaking at a large conference or a small gathering, Aleya's tips are designed to help you connect authentically with your audience and deliver a memorable presentation.
If you want to improve your stage presence, become a professional speaker, overcome stage fright, or just embrace self-love, this episode is for you.
Key Takeaways:
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Embrace Your Authenticity: Aleya emphasizes the power of being true to oneself on stage. Authenticity creates a genuine connection with the audience and makes public speaking more enjoyable.
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Preparation and Practice: Aleya advises against over-rehearsing but stresses the importance of being familiar with your content to adapt dynamically to the audience's energy and responses.
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Mindfulness and Relaxation: Techniques such as meditation and visualization can help speakers manage stage fright and enter a state of calm confidence.
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Positive Affirmations and Self-Talk: Engaging in positive self-talk before taking the stage can significantly boost confidence and self-esteem.
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Engage with the Audience: Aleya highlights the importance of viewing presentations as a two-way interaction, encouraging speakers to involve the audience through eye contact, questions, and humor.
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About Aleya Harris
Aleya Harris is the spark for your spark™. A trailblazer in purpose-driven story crafting, she is a former marketing executive and ex-Google Vendor Partner who brings her dynamic experience to her role as the CEO of The Evolution Collective Inc. Aleya is a StoryBrand Certified Guide, international award-winning speaker, and the host of the award-winning Flourishing Entrepreneur Podcast. Her unique approach as a Strategic Storytelling Consultant has revolutionized the way businesses communicate, transforming workplace cultures and market positioning. With her dynamic energy and proven methodologies, she guides clients to unlock their potential, articulate their radically authentic stories, and achieve unparalleled success.
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Each month, Aleya hosts a free 90-minute, hands-on workshop to help you use the power of radically authentic strategic storytelling to improve your personal growth, career, and company.
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Book Aleya to Speak
To book Aleya to edutain your audience at your next event as a keynote speaker, please visit www.aleyaharris.com/speaking to check out her speaking topics, reels, and why. Click "Schedule a Call" to secure the speaker with "that something new" you've been looking for.
If you are a Corporate Event Planner, Employee Experience Professional, Head of Marketing, Learning & Development Professional, Executive Assistant, Speakers Bureau Destination Management Company, or Destination Management Organization who is looking for a top-quality, energetic speaker, you should definitely hop on a call with Aleya.
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