Are you active on LinkedIn? If you are, are you leveraging your presence to get leads, or like many, have you merely included your basic job information, such as companies, titles, and employment dates? No matter how you’re utilizing the platform, listen in and discover how Daniel Alfon says you can increase your exposure, credibility, and your business with a change in mindset and a few tweaks to your profile.   Takeaways - Why you should treat your profile like a website, not a cv. - Learn what is perhaps the most important part of your profile. - Should you focus on your company page or your individual profile? - Discover the upside and downside of connecting with many people you don't really know. - How often you should share on the platform.   Resources DanielAlfon.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfon/ Create a LinkedIn Profile Headline That Sells - https://www.danielalfon.com/#freebie The Captivating Public Speaker on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ8HRPWC

Are keynotes dead? Not necessarily. Yet my guest, Katja Schleicher, explains how it's time to put to rest the keynote as we know it. She believes today’s audiences are looking for a different engagement and delivery style. So, listen in and hear how you might change your perspective on what a keynote is and how you can offer it to your audiences.   Takeaways - Why keynotes are dying - How things will be different in 2023 - Are stories as important as everyone says? - Do we have a tendency to overrefine our stories? - Why do we put our audiences in the dark? - Why is interaction from a stage seen differently from interaction in a breakout? - Why your presentation should be like custom clothing - The part of your talk that provides the opportunity to be a moderator as well - How things might change when speaking in other countries - How to serve and assist meeting planners - The benefits of being easy to work with   Resources - https://www.KatjaSchleicher.com/ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/interviewtraining/ - https://www.youtube.com/user/katjaschleicher - The Captivating Public Speaker on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ8HRPWC

This morning, when you were brushing your teeth or hair, did you look into the mirror and say to yourself, “Casey, I hope you are perfectly average today?” Probably not. I hope not! Yet, by definition, many of us will be perfectly average today. I’m not here to assert that you should 10X, 5X, or even 3X your efforts every day. However, I do suggest that you at least take advantage of small opportunities to be above average when they present themselves. Case in point:    Resources The Captivating Public Speaker on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ8HRPWC

When it comes to connecting with your audience, how important are the pitch and tone of your voice? Are they serving you well, or are they undermining your success? In this episode, you learn from voice coach Susan Murphy why your voice matters, how it may be holding you back from truly connecting with your audience, and how you can find your authentic voice.   Takeaways - Why your voice matters - What’s more important, voice or picture? - Why speakers are not focusing on their voice - How you could benefit from a voice coach - How your voice may be holding you back - Why you may have a voice that is not authentic - How to find your authentic voice - Why connecting with your audience matters   Resources - SusanMurphyVOSOT.com - The Captivating Public Speaker on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ8HRPWC

Have you questioned your own qualifications when doing something? For instance, have you ever asked yourself, “Who am I to be standing on stage speaking about this topic?” Or, “Will the audience see that I’m not THE expert when it comes to this subject?” Or perhaps, “Should I be the one leading this group?” If so, you may be experiencing impostor syndrome, and you’re not alone. In fact, you’re in the majority. In this episode, Sheryl Anjanette, author of “The Impostor Lies Within,” explains why impostor syndrome is so prevalent and how you can deal with it so it no longer holds you back or weighs on your mind.   Takeaways - Could you be suffering from impostor syndrome? - Why you needn’t feel alone if you suffer from impostor syndrome - How we often disguise impostor syndrome - When the pendulum swings the other way - Why you shouldn’t normalize impostor syndrome - When we begin developing the foundation of impostor syndrome - A powerful mindset to develop  - Should you fake it until you make it? - The first thing you should do to overcome your impostor syndrome   Resources - https://www.sherylanjanette.com - https://www.sherylanjanette.com/quiz - The Captivating Public Speaker on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ8HRPWC

Whether you’re an aspiring speaker or an established one, what currency do you hold that you can convert beyond speaking? Do you have other opportunities that help you solve your clients’ and listeners’ problems, and how does your brand help you do that? My guest, Mary Henderson, is here to help you answer these questions and see what other opportunities are waiting for you to unpack and implement.   Takeaways - How being a transformational leader matters now and in the future - The power of a pull strategy when it comes to your marketing and branding - The key word for your brand's success - Using the currency you already possess   Resources - MaryHenersonCoaching.com - The Captivating Public Speaker on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ8HRPWC)

Do you want to deliver your messages with precision and clarity? Would you like to learn how to give yourself the gift of time as you communicate? If you said yes to either of these questions, then listen in as my guest, Alan Carroll, shows you how to be in the driver's seat of your communication. In this episode, he explains the transcendent dimension of consciousness that resides just on the other side of the thoughts you speak. He describes how this can transform your ability to not only articulate your thoughts in a more professional manner but also to ground and relax yourself in the present moment.   Resources - ACAMindfulYou.com - The Captivating Public Speaker at Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ8HRPWC

You’ve booked a gig. That’s great! But booking a gig and writing and rehearsing your talk is only part of your preparation. There is a whole lot more to be done. As an experienced speaker, coach, and event organizer, my guest, Sharyl West Loeung, shares with you the relationship between the speaker and the event organizer. By asking good questions and thinking ahead, she says, you show up not just with an excellent speech but in excellence.   Takeaways - The value of seeing public speaking from various perspectives Pros and cons of Tedx Talks Ref flags that indicate speakers may not be ready for their events What makes some speakers more coachable than others The red flags you want to look for as a speaker Getting invited back An age-old way to connect that still works How to be that dream speaker   Resources - @sharyl_wl (Instagram) - The Captivating Public Speaker on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ8HRPWC

Including stories in your presentations is one of the most powerful ways to convey a message and make it memorable. But what makes a great story? Well, as you might have guessed, there are particular elements that stories should feature, and my guest in this episode, Mike Ulmer, is here to discuss them with you.    Takeaways - Where to find stories to include in your talks - Who to ask for stories - The point of storytelling - Elements of a story - Advice you can take from the coyote - How to find your hook - Why back stories are so important - How the law of reciprocity connects with others - The power of show and tell - The results of a well-timed pause   Resources - GetCatapalted.com - The Captivating Public Speaker on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ8HRPWC

Do you have humor in your talks? If so, you may be engaging your audiences while helping them remember your points. If not, why not? Do you speak in business settings and don’t think humor is appropriate? Do you speak on tough subjects where humor supposedly has no place? In either case, listen in as my guest Allen Klein discusses how and why he uses humor in his presentations.   Takeaways   - How to deal with your fear of speaking - How humor can be used in even the seemingly most difficult of circumstances - What to do when things go wrong - A key to getting ready to perform - How your state of mind engages the audience - Perhaps the most important ingredient when it comes to speaking - What to do when the unexpected happens - How props can help people learn - The importance of humor in business - What to do when you run out of time - Using video to up your game   Resources   - AllenKlein.com - The Captivating Public Speaker on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ8HRPWC