Public Speaking with Peter George

There is no doubt about it, we live in a video world, and that’s a scary realization for many.   The thought of seeing themselves on screen — or even worse — others seeing them on screen — makes their hearts pump faster, causes them to sweat, and … well, they react in the same way as someone who is afraid of speaking public.   Thankfully, there are people like Elsewine Rietveld who can help us be more confident and more comfortable on camera.   In this episode - The importance of using video in marketing your business - The common struggles people have when it comes to making video and how to resolve them - The first steps to take if you're feeling camera-shy? - Things not to do or to avoid - What to do if you forget what you were going to say - How to get Elsewine's new book “Get Comfortable on Camera”   Resources - Elsewine.com - Buy "Get Comfortable on Camera" - "Get Comfortable on Camera" website

When it comes to any art or science, there are certain things that establish a foundation … that you absolutely need to know.   In this episode, speaker, coach, and author Tyler Foley shares with you 5 insider tips that you, as a speaker, need to know.   In this episode - Where stage fright come from and how you can get over it - Why storytelling is so powerful and how you can tell compelling stories - How to discover your audience and determine your client avatar - How you can give better, more engaging presentations - How you can be a better networker and why it's important   Resources SeanTylerFoley.com The Power to Speak Naked

When we think of public speakers, we might not include teachers, but we should. Teachers present more often than those in just about any other profession. They present to their major audience — their students — five days a week for three quarters of the year. On top of this, they often present in meetings — whether it’s school related or otherwise.   Tune in as Megan Sweet, a teacher and public speaker, shares what she learned from experience and what you can learn, too.   In this episode: The value of speaking naturally They're not food guards Preparing for the unexpected Staying calm Finding your voice   Resource for this episode: Your 3 Eyes

When it rains on someone’s wedding day, they tell the bride that it’s a sign of a long and happy marriage. I don’t know how much brides believe this old wives tale, but perhaps it provides some solace when the weather on their important day isn’t exactly what they had hope for.   Likewise, people tell introverts that they have an edge when it comes to public speaking. Maybe this is to bolster their confidence; maybe there’s some truth to it. But in my case, anyway, as a proud, card-carrying introvert, I’ve found a great deal of comfort, if not relief, in this adage.   If you’re an introvert, listen to this episode because my guest, Matthew Pollard, best-selling author of "The Introvert's Edge" series, is going to share how you can out-speak, out-sell, and out-network anyone.   And if you happen to be an extrovert, you want to tune in because there are plenty of ideas that you can use, too.   In this episode you learn: - Why so many introverts struggle with networking. - The number one networking mistake introverts make. - What introverts can do differently. - Why such a large percentage of excellent speakers are introverts. - The first action step an introverted can take to become a more effective speaker.   Resources: MatthewPollard.com The Introvert's Edge The Introvert's Edge to Networking Rapid Growth Formula

When it comes to speaking at events, there are several ways that public speakers usually get the gigs … They’re invited. They’re hired through speakers bureaus. They respond to a call for speakers. They make the connection through their own prospecting. But there’s another way!   In this episode, Rich Brooks, founder of the Agents of Change Digital Marketing Conference, shares why it might make sense for you to produce your own event and, if you decide to do so, how to best navigate the process, including: - How and where to get started - How producing events requires focusing on the 3 S's - How to determine which presentations should be keynotes and which should be breakouts - That having other speakers at your event boosts your credibility - How producing your own events differentiates you in the marketplace - Where to focus your energy   Resources for this episode: https://takeflyte.com https://www.theagentsofchange.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/therichbrooks/

Having your audience hear your presentation is one thing. Having people digest and process your point, and even more so remember it, requires that you simplify the complex. Listen is as presentation coach Brian Krogh shares how you can simplify complex data and make your presentations more effective and more memorable.   In this episode you’ll learn: - how to relieve the pressure of trying to impress others when presenting - how it's more about connection than it is about content - break down complex data into everyday metaphors - anchor your points - evaluate the effectiveness of your presentations by listening to who your listeners talk about after - the value of building tension   Resources for this episode: - BrianKrogh.com​ - Squash presentation anxiety for good with Brian's free confidence course

Everyday work conversations should be clear, concise, and get to the point quickly. The problem is we don’t always know how to do this. Because what does it mean to be concise? And how can you summarized a complex topic in just a few lines?   My guest, Chris Fenning, author of The First Minute, has the answers to these and other questions. Listen in, and you’ll learn: - why the first minute is more important than all the other minutes - how to get great results by applying one technique to almost every discussion, email, presentation, and interview - it's steps rather than concepts - how to be clear and concise - how to summarize your point - a question to stop asking - a question to start asking - how to get people from where they are to where you need them to be - how this communication framework works in the majority of industries - how it can be applied to even the most complex topics - if it's worth the time necessary to learn this in order to save much more time in the future - how to make you meetings more engaging, efficient, and productive   Resources for this episode: - https://chrisfenning.com - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fenning/ - buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/First-Minute-Start-Conversations-Results/dp/183824400X/

You are a consultant because you want to help others solve problems. But, if you're in the same situation as many consultants, you have a huge problem of your own -- how to attract a steady flow of clients.   In this episode, you learn what is possibly the most effective way to attract enough high-quality, high-paying clients to ensure you run a profitable, rewarding business.

Every presenter — novice and veteran alike — gets nervous when speaking in front of others. The difference from one presenter to another is how well they manage this anxiety. While some do not know why this happens to them, others understand why it is happening and how to turn this nervous energy into positive enthusiasm.   In this episode, you’ll learn why you get nervous, that it happens to everyone, and most important, how you can tame your nerves.

Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Richard Branson each point to public speaking as the most valuable business skill for building a career. Going even further, Buffett, the billionaire investor and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, whose every investment is analyzed and scrutinized, has stated that developing his public speaking skills is arguably his greatest investment.   Why would Buffett give so much credit to a "soft skill"? He has answered that question, saying he realized at a young age that for others to understand his visions, objectives, and initiatives and to get the greatest return on his efforts, effective communication would be essential.   Tune in to hear seven ways that developing strong public speaking skills can help you move your career forward.