Public Speaking with Peter George

Do you want to know how you can make a significant connection with your audiences? Have you thought about how body language affects both your confidence and that of your listeners? Listen in as my guest Natasha Bazilevych guides you in the top three ways to use your body language to support and convey your messages. Make that three ways and a bonus.   Takeaways - How body language can change your mindset and character - Working on your body language as a daily routine - How body language affects your brain - How your mind affects your body language - How gesturing can help deliver messages and persuade others - Self-awareness is key - What does your face say when you’re speaking? - Although small, micro-expressions say a lot - Using vocal variety is the bonus - How your audiences react to your confidence   Resources - NatashaBazilevych.com

Have you ever felt like you weren’t being heard, or that others in the room seem to command more respect than you? Well, my guest Kym Dakin, says the reason just may be the way you use your voice.   Listen in and learn how you can use your voice -- and other techniques -- so you can connect with your listeners.   Takeaways - How to use your voice as a source of power - Why we don't think vocal quality, vocal tone, and the words we use impact us. - How others' vocal quality, vocal tone, and words impact us when we're listening. - The key to a strong pitch. - How to implement the 5-4-3-2-1 method. - The key to having fun.   Resources - KymDakin.com

Have you ever seen speakers who appear almost grateful to stand behind lecterns? It’s fairly common because many speakers believe lecterns -- no matter their size -- shield them from their audiences. Yup, it’s another security blanket.   Tune into this brief QuickBites episode and learn how you can make a greater connection with your audiences by coming out from behind the lecterns.

If you’re an aspiring speaker, would you like some advice on getting more gigs. If you’re an established speaker, how about some ideas for working closely with others and following up. If any of these topics sound good to you, stay tuned as I speak with Curt Tueffert.   Takeaways The importance of having a hook What passion gets you How niching down grows your business The values of networking Speaking for free before speaking for fee Contacting prospects How bartering gets you in the door Where the fortune is Serving a baker’s dozen   Resources Curt Tueffert on Linkedin 5 Stones for Slaying Giants Mailbox Power National Speakers Association

Where do you look to find great storytellers? As a speaker, it wouldn’t be unusual for you to look to other speakers — those who have become very adept at the art. But have you looked to actors?   Think about it. Actors are in stories. And how they deliver their every word has an effect on how that story is consumed and interpreted.   Tune in as Kerri Garbis, a professional actor and CEO of Ovation, provides numerous tips on being a more effective storyteller.   Takeaways The advantages storytelling provides for speakers and their audiences When to include stories in your presentations How much to share in your stories How to get help when searching for stories The #1 thing you’re probably leaving out of your stories The biggest mistake you make when telling stories   Resources GetOvation.com

When a client is developing a new talk, what do you think I ask them? Actually, there are several things, but the one that matters to me most is, "How will your audience be transformed by the end of your talk?"   New clients tend to answer with something like, "I’m going to talk about X, Y, Z.” Although I would never say it like this to them, at this time, I don’t care what the topic is. I want to know how their audience is going to be transformed.   The reason I’m so adamant about this is because ...

Where are you on your journey in public speaking? Are you just starting out? Are you hitting your stride? Are you ready to further refine your skills and craft and deliver even more engaging and compelling talks?   No matter where you are, listen in to Robert White describe his journey, complete with trials and triumphs. What he has to say just might resonate with you and give you that boost of encouragement you’ve been looking for.   Takeaways - How you can have the largest radio show in Wisconsin and still get a C in speech class - Robert's impetus to self-exploration - The 4 levels of learning - Preparing for speaking - Being vulnerable - Building report with the audience - Using humor vs jokes - The value of improve - First have something to say   Resources - ExtraordinaryPeople.com

I can’t overstress the importance of a dress rehearsal. A dress rehearsal uncovers things that may might otherwise go unnoticed until the day of your talk.    For instance, you may find that your clothes are too tight or too loose, your sports jacket has a stain, or your shirt has a missing button.    You’ll discover if the microphone picks up on your bracelets making noise or if you can comfortably stand in the shoes you intend to wear for an extended time.    If you can do your dress rehearsal in the space where you’ll be speaking, you might even find that the room you’ll be giving your talk in is a lot warmer than you anticipated, so you’ll want to rethink your wardrobe entirely.   You might not think all of this is necessary, but believe me, you don’t want to worry about clothing problems before or during your speaking engagement. And I know from experience.   Listen in and find out how.

Can podcasting help you grow your speaking business? Yes, it can.    Through podcasting, I’ve gained new clients as a speaker and speaking coach. And that’s fantastic. But the best part of being both a host and a guest is the people I’ve met and gotten to know.   Some of these people are even in my new book, The Captivating Public Speaker. And others have become valuable resources. One of these people is Alex Sanfilippo, the founder of PodMatch and other services designed to help podcasters in a multitude of ways.   In this episode, Alex tells you how PodMatch came about and how you can use it to build a show, be a frequent guest on shows, and the value of doing either or both.   He and PodMatch have been instrumental in the success of this show, and it’s a pleasure to have him join me for my 100th episode. Takeaways - Podcasting (hosting and guesting) is another stage - How podcasting helps you speak with people who know what your listeners (and you) want to know - How to overcome the common hosting problem of locating valuable guests - How podcasting helps you build your personal brand - Why many podcasters stop podcasting and how PodMatch is helping overcome it   Resources - PodPros.com - PodMatch.com - Podcasting Made Simple

As the saying goes, it’s not if something will go wrong, it’s when something will go wrong. So, what are you going to do when something unexpected happens while you’re speaking? Have you ever thought about how you might respond to the inevitable? If not? You should.   Now, you can’t be prepared for every conceivable instance because you won’t think of all the possibilities ...