Public speaking can be intimidating, but having strong communication skills is essential for contractors to grow their businesses! Public speaking coach Philip Sessions shares strategies for contractors to speak with authority and confidence when speaking to prospects, clients, and industry groups.

In this episode, they talk about:

• Philip's fear of public speaking and how he overcame it

• Philip's passion for coaching entrepreneurs to speak with authority and confidence

• Some common mistakes that contractors make in sales opportunities or during public speaking

• Strategies for contractors to build confidence when speaking in sales environments or networking events

• The importance of confidence and focusing on the audience rather than yourself when speaking

• Tips for contractors to effectively communicate with prospects without using too much industry jargon

• Philip's experience gaining speaking opportunities and the impact one speech had on growing his business

• How can contractors tone down their rough and gruff image and come across as more professional when speaking to clients

• Tips and tactics for introducing yourself and controlling conversations at networking events

• Using videos and live streaming to improve communication skills and overcome public speaking fears

• The role of emotional intelligence and body language cues when networking and reading an audience

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Philip's Website: Speaking Sessions

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