7 Mistakes Speakers Make to Lower Influence

Ever wondered why some speakers light up a room while others send people reaching for their phones? It’s not always about having the perfect words. It’s about how you make people feel in the moment. I’ve watched enough keynotes, TED Talks, and conferences to spot the habits that instantly lower a speaker’s influence, and trust me, you don’t want to make the same mistakes. 

Today, I’m sharing the missteps that cause audiences to disengage and how you can turn your talks into experiences that people remember long after they leave. We’ll talk about why starting with your resume is a sure way to lose the room, how to simplify your slides, and why “what if” questions beat bossy instructions every time. 

Whether you’re stepping onto a conference stage or leading a Zoom training, these shifts will make your talks magnetic, memorable, and impactful. If you’re ready to raise your influence and become the kind of speaker people can’t stop talking about, get your notebook and press play!

 "The best speakers invite people into the opportunity to think about what it would be like for them to change. (Instead of just telling them what to do.)" ~ Jen Gottlieb

In this Episode:

- Mistake #1: Info dumping instead of storytelling

- How to build your story bank: 4 types of stories

- Mistake #2: Memorizing your lines and how it kills your authenticity

- Mistake #3: Speaking at people instead of speaking with them

- Mistake #4: Starting your speech with your resume

- Mistake #6: Having too many slides

- Mistake #7: Telling people what to do

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