Public Speaking with Peter George

As you know, there is so much more that goes into public speaking than just speaking. This includes your intonation, body, breathing, and mindset. My guest, Claudia Monacelli, shares how you can use each of these and more to not only communicate your messages but also engage your audiences.   Takeaways - how to be calm throughout your planning process - getting through the first few minutes of your talk - experiencing dynamic equilibrium - getting instant feedback from your audience - punctuating intonation - this is the window to your soul - the value of checking out other speakers - is it necessary to have everyone in your audience like you?   Resources - ClaudiaMonacelli.com - TheMagicOfPleasureSeeking

When you speak to an audience, should you dress for yourself or the audience? Should you take the advice of those who say, “Be authentic,” or should you go by the axiom that your should dress one-half step above your audience? Well, here’s what I learned many years ago.

If you’re a published author, then you know that, at one time or another, you may be asked to speak in public. This could be at a small gathering of fans; it could be at a conference. But no matter where you speak, you want to present yourself and your book well.   My guest for this episode of Public Speaking with Peter George is Stephanie Chandler. She shares with you the numerous benefits of speaking and how you can get more opportunities to speak in front of your target audiences. As a result, you'll sell more books!   Takeaways - Why you will be asked to speak - The benefits of accepting invitations to speak - Whether you should take the initiative to create a speaking tour - The truth about book signings - Where you can speak to sell more books - The first thing you should do when speaking in public for the first time   Resources NonfictionAuthorsAssociation.com NonfictionWritersConference.com StephanieChandler.com

Are you getting all the speaking gigs you need or want? Are you speaking at the kinds of events you know you want to be speaking at? Are you getting paid what you're worth? If you answer "no" to any of these, I have to ask why. But, more importantly, I believe you have to ask yourself why. Listen in and move beyond these beliefs that are holding you back.

It seems like every business magazine you read or every business show you watch or listen to includes something about branding. And over the past several years, this has included a very specific form of branding -- personal branding.   But what exactly is personal branding, and why is it so important to you, as a public speaker?   Listen in as my guest Jen Campbell answers these questions and more so you can establish yourself as a leader in your particular niche in the world of public speaking.   Takeaways - How personal branding affects your business - How many social media outlets you should "own" - Determining what you want to be known for - How to get more higher-paying gigs - How your work and personal time have merged - How to assess your personal brand   Resources - JenCampbell.com - JenCampbellTeaches.com - HelloJenCampbell.com

Idioms, slang, and colloquialisms have their place in talks, but there are aspects of each that you want to take into consideration. In this brief episode, you learn how idioms and slang could confuse your audiences and how colloquialisms can taint the way your audiences perceive you. Listen in and hear how taking these into consideration may make a great deal of difference to the power of your talks.

Storytelling is an art. And telling stories in a way that captivates an audience and delivers a message is taking that art form to its highest heights. If you are looking to develop your storytelling skills, then you want to listen to this episode. Michael Davis shares storytelling techniques that are easy to implement and will increase your impact, influence, and success in business.   Takeaways How storytelling in business increases your opportunity for success The similar key elements all stories have The element that makes stories memorable Why making your audiences feel uncomfortable matters Why you may not believe your story has value Why bringing life to your stories is so important How to add energy to your stories How to shorten your sales process When to start sharing your stories   Resources SpeakingCPR.com 52StorytellingTips.com

Have you ever watched reality shows, awards shows, or contests? Then you've probably noticed that, when the hosts are just about to announce the winners, they pause … for an extended amount of time! Perhaps a drum roll fills the gap while you watch intently, wondering who will win. And when that's the case, they have you right where they want you. They have created suspense and tension and got your full attention.   You can take a hint from these shows and use the same idea to get your audience's attention. Listen in and hear how tension demands attention.

How to Save Your Successful Voice with Judy Rodman   If you’re like many speakers, when you talk about voice, you talk about using it to foster and support your messages. This might include inflection, rate, tone, and volume. But how much thought do you put into the health of your voice, and does it really even matter?   Listen in as my guest, Nashville's top vocal coach Judy Rodman, sheds some light on how if you don’t take care of it, speaking can actually harm your voice. But don’t worry because she also has a load of tips on how you can keep your voice healthy and strong.   Takeaways Who needs voice training How long can you speak before you damage your voice or vocal cords? Pulling vs pushing for power Don’t speak from your diaphragm How to warm up your throat How are your eyes help you control your voice Speak to one heart How to prep before speaking What to add to water to help your throat and voice What you should have before speaking and what to avoid Dispelling old wives tales   Resources JudyRodman.com

Public speaking coaches often use various shapes to describe where your hands should be when gesturing, including circle, box, and square. But, no matter what they call it, it suggests your hands stay in boundaries that go from your chin to your waist and about the same distance from side to side. Listen in and learn how you can break the rules and break out of the boundaries.