In this episode, we have a special guest, Mimi, who is full of love, light, and wisdom. Join us as we dive into a conversation about her journey in the speaking business and her role as a supportive elder. Learn about the three key takeaways from her talk and how it can change the world. We also discuss the importance of engaging the audience and why you shouldn't wing it when giving a speech. Tune in for inspiring insights and tips from Mimi, the speaker coach. Plus, hear about the last random act of kindness that someone did for her. Don't miss out on this heartwarming and insightful episode!

Golden Nuggets From This Episode:

✨ There's always something funny going on in every situation in life, every moment, and you kind of just have to find it.

✨ It's not an article you read aloud. It's a conversation with the listener, whether it's one listener or 17,000.

✨ Well, I'm speaking from my heart. And I can't plan that. Yes, you can prepare

✨ Differences between people, that's why we have stress

✨ The four words that relax people who are nervous about themselves in front of people is “IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU”.

✨ I'm channeling this, I'm not the big authority, you're the one who already knows, I'm just going to remind you.

✨ And it lands for different people. Like hearing it from one person, it might go right over your head because you don't connect with them, but like hearing it from you might be so perfect and they're saying it in the same language and tone.

✨ If you can't say it in 10 minutes, forget it.

✨ You just have to have a really good 30 second

✨ They go over time. And that says to me, you don't respect boundaries.

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Twitter: twitter.com/MimiDonaldson

Website: www.mimidonaldson.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mimidonaldson

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Timestamps from episode:

00:42 Podcast begins

01:12 Mimi's Journey in speaking business

02:23 Last random act of kindness Mimi experienced

05:20 Fusing life with joy

06:24 Dues paying activity for speaking

09:19   Lead with the audience's needs

13:11   Prepare and practice your speech

14:43   Boundaries

20:47   It's not about you

25:09   Growing your coaching business

25:41   Flo Desk Ad

28:50  Know your unique expertise

31:32   Specialize to help more people

32:08   Keynote versus TED talk

36:08   Making things more concise

37:31   Know your audience and message

41:12   Managing Women in the Workplace

43:48   Enjoy your words and sparkle

45:22   Referral from a 30-second pitch

48:19   Being punctual

50:27   Pitch Perfect book helps grow business