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[BONUS] Ep.401 Mastering the Art of Public Speaking with Heather Monahan

Jun 11, 2024

Bestselling author and top keynote speaker, Heather Monahan, shares tips on building confidence in public speaking, structuring keynotes, and monetizing speaking engagements. Discusses strategies for landing speaking gigs, the role of agents, and targeting the right audience. Offers insights on navigating technical difficulties and the value of mastermind groups.

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Quick takeaways

Building confidence in public speaking is crucial for personal growth and career success.

Starting small and gradually progressing to larger stages is key to improving speaking skills and gaining experience.

Deep dives

Building Confidence and Reinventing Oneself through Public Speaking

Heather Monahan, a former C-suite executive turned speaker, emphasizes the transformative power of building confidence through public speaking. By sharing speaking tips and personal experiences, she helps individuals redefine their self-perception and reinvent their lives. Participants in her mastermind program have witnessed monumental personal growth, such as leaving marriages, changing careers, and launching impactful initiatives, all stemming from cultivating confidence and expressing themselves as professional speakers.

Intro

2min

Life Transformations and Personal Growth in a Mastermind Group

1min

The Power and Monetization of Public Speaking

9min

Structuring Keynote Speeches for Public Speaking Engagements

2min

Strategies for Securing Speaking Engagements and Business Development in Public Speaking

9min

Building a Speaking Career with a Powerful Message

3min

This week, Ash talks with Heather Monahan, bestselling author, top keynote speaker, and former C-suite executive, all about the secrets to building a successful public speaking career.

Heather shares insights on overcoming confidence gaps, the importance of speaking at small and large stages, and strategies for landing speaking engagements. Both Ash and Heather walk through a clear process to beginning a speaking career and how to monetize your message.

Whether you're just starting your speaking career or looking to scale your keynote and speaking business, this episode is packed with actionable advice for any aspiring speaker.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn: