How do comedians keep their cool when they hear the host say “You’re Up Next!”? Why is honesty the fastest way to find comedy? How do you recover when the joke doesn’t land? How do comedians memorize their material and then deliver it like they’re just chatting with a friend?  

In the latest episode of “Gigi Presents” meet Gary Simons, who is now a regular at New York City’s Comedy Cellar. He has many great answers to the above questions that will help you to master the secrets of calming down, sounding conversational and finding the funny in any presentation whether you’re presenting to the board of directors or your team back at the office. 

For more Gary Simons on YouTube: http://bit.ly/4k2g0gX

For more Gary Simons on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyfromconnecticut/

Watch the full episode: http://bit.ly/3FYgpmQ

Watch the trailer: http://bit.ly/4nupogu

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Your sense of calm is the most important quality you can bring to your next speaking gig. And it’s a quality your audience needs now more than ever. But how do you show up relaxed when you're freaking out as much as the audience? That's what the latest episode of Gigi Presents is all about.

In this episode, you have Gigi all to yourself for a sneak peek into the book she’s writing. She teaches how to cultivate calm both in how you prepare your content and deliver your message. The result? A calmer you will foster calm in your audience. And a calm audience will be that much more receptive to the message you need to deliver.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/j8Hb2vMBOp4

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/qW4Xn-FZkPw

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Many of my clients think they have "imposter syndrome" — a nagging feeling that they're not enough. Not enough of an expert or a—fill in the blank—and maybe they never will be. Do you think you might have imposter syndrome? Well, think again, and listen or watch this latest episode of “Gigi Presents” with Shari Dunn, CEO, speaker, attorney, journalist and most recently author of the HarperCollins book Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work. In this lively conversation, Shari and Gigi discuss the fallacy of imposter syndrome, a psychological trick that may help you create a container of calm on the stage, and how mishaps can actually help you connect with your audience.

Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/4ilXvDt

Buy Shari Dunn’s book, Qualified: http://bit.ly/42AMLLH

Visit Shari Dunn: https://thesharidunn.com/

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How do you show up as your big self on the stage when you’re a shy person? And then, how do you keep that audience engaged even online? These are just two of the topics we touch on in  the latest episode of “Gigi Presents” featuring Dr. Amy Climer. Gigi has used Amy’s “Climer Cards” to enliven workshops for years and Amy demos these colorful, hand-painted cards and how to use them to foster more creative thinking with teams. Amy’s book “Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results” launches this week. She has helped thousands of leaders and their teams become more creative and has delivered her message on many big stages.

Buy Dr. Amy Climer’s book, Deliberate Creative Teams: https://bit.ly/4bhXezh.

For more on Dr. Amy Climer, visit climerconsulthing.com.

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You know that feeling of “All Eyes on You”? It goes by many names: performance anxiety, stage fright and butterflies in your stomach, to name a few. Join this conversation with Gigi and author and illustrator Susi Schaefer whose book “All Eyes on You” is not only gorgeously-illustrated but a wonderful primer for people of all ages who suffer from frozen legs, shallow breaths or sweaty palms when they find themselves on the stage with all eyes on them. Schaefer created the book for children but the lessons are the same ones Gigi teaches to adults as a public speaking coach. The simple instructions and delightful illustrations take the sting out of public speaking anxiety.

Buy Susi Schaefer’s latest book, All Eyes On You, wherever books are sold or at: https://www.soundstrue.com/products/all-eyes-on-you

For more on Susi Schaefer: https://www.susischaefer.com/

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How do you pitch your big idea to the world? Especially if it’s an “impossible idea” that has lots of skeptics and hecklers? Take a lesson from VC investor, philanthropist and political strategist Bradley Tusk in this lively conversation that covers: how to craft a pitch, what language grabs an audience, and why to avoid using big words. Bradley reveals the qualities that make a pitch irresistible and Gigi asks Bradley to teach a New York lesson in how to interrupt in a way that sparks more conversation. Come learn from the author of the recently published book, Vote With Your Phone: Why Mobile Voting Is Our Final Shot at Saving Democracy, and learn how being vulnerable is the ultimate expression of confidence.

Buy Bradley Tusk’s latest book, Vote With Your Phone, wherever books are sold or at: ptknitwear.com

For more on Bradley Tusk: bradleytusk.com

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You’re about to take the stage and your palms are sweaty, your mouth is dry and your heart is beating in your ears. In these high anxiety public speaking situations, how can you calm your nerves and quell your public speaking anxiety? Today’s guest Deb Dana teaches you how to befriend your nervous system so you can understand what’s going on in those moments and find calm in a sea of nerves.

Deb Dana, a licensed clinical social worker, uses Polyvagal Theory to understand and resolve the impact of trauma and create ways of working that honor the role of the autonomic nervous system. Dana is well known for translating Polyvagal Theory into a language that is both clear and accessible, and for pioneering Rhythm of Regulation® methodology, tools, techniques, and practices for people from all walks of life — including public speakers.

Buy Deb Dana's latest book, The Nervous System Workbook, published by Sounds True: https://www.soundstrue.com/products/the-nervous-system-workbook

For more on Deb Dana: https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/

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Does speaking off the cuff in a Q&A session give you the jitters? It can feel scary to open for questions when you’re not sure what people will ask. In this episode, you’ll learn Gigi’s secrets for “preparing for spontaneity” — because that’s what a great Q&A requires. Join her for “Q&A Best Practices: How to Lead a Question and Answer Session” and learn how to not lose control of the room even as you invite the audience to speak up. This episode is also a sneak peek at a chapter in the book she’s writing about public speaking. If you like what you hear and want Gigi’s favorite public speaking tips delivered right to your inbox, subscribe at gigirosenberg.com/tips.

Years ago, when Linda Cohen launched a speaking career on the topic of Kindness, nobody thought it would fly. Flash forward, she’s now known as the “kindness catalyst,” and has created a successful business as a professional speaker and consultant focusing on the ROI of Kindness.

Linda’s superpower is her ability to share personal stories from the stage.

Join Gigi as she interviews Cohen about how she mustered the nerve to show up in downtown Portland, Oregon to interview strangers on everyday kindness, her best advice on launching a speaking career and how to engage your audience with authenticity and a roll of toilet paper. 

Linda is past president and board member of the National Speaker Association, Oregon Chapter. 

Her second book, The Economy of Kindness: How Kindness Transforms Your Bottom Line was published in October 2021. 

For more about Linda Cohen: https://lindacohenconsulting.com

Buy the book: https://amzn.to/3VXT7mi

Find the Gigi Presents Podcast on your favorite platform: https://pod.link/1694647755 

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Everyone is born with presence yet many of us diminish our presence when under the stress of public speaking. Join Gigi in conversation with the world's expert in voice and speech, Patsy Rodenburg. We delve into topics far and wide including how to:

Patsy Rodenburg has coached some of the world’s leading business figures across both corporate and creative industries as well as actors in theatre, film and television. She’s the author of many books including the recently published The Woman’s Voice. In 2020, she established the Patsy Rodenburg Academy, which provides a safe and creative space for teachers, leaders and actors to explore storytelling while developing leadership, theatre and voice skills.

Learn more about Patsy Rodenburg and her work: https://patsyrodenburg.co.uk/

Buy Patsy Rodenburg’s latest book, The Woman’s Voice: https://amzn.to/49CF7Cl

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