On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a public relations professional, executive coach and public speaker whose main goal is addressing gaps in presentation skills and preparing business leaders for the new normal, Rosemary Ravinal. Bridgett and Rosemary discuss Rosemary's early struggles, putting yourself out there, the importance of the opening and closing of your presentation, being authentic, and more!

Visit https://rosemaryravinal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/EXECUTIVE-PRESENCE-GUIDEBOOK-Ravinal-6.4.22-resized.pdf to download Executive Presence: Earn Trust and Credibility on Any Stage.

Rosemary’s website: https://rosemaryravinal.com

Rosemary’s Master Communicator Blog: https://rosemaryravinal.com/public-speaking-blog/

Rosemary's TEDx Talk, "Slay the Dragons of Bad Communication” is available here: https://youtu.be/ZP0rC_3zAU4?si=mLsbMv5MfcCG0nQS

0:50

Has Rosemary Ravinal always been confident when it comes to speaking?

3:10

Which is better, speaking for a company or speaking for yourself?

7:30

What is Rosemary Ravinal's favorite presentation?

10:40

Stories to give audience members an aha moment.

12:45

An important takeaway from Rosemary's book.

16:16

Executive presence.

18:53

A question for Bridgett.

22:05

One last tip on how to own the microphone.

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