Gigi Presents

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

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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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Wouldn't it be great if you could carry confidence in your pocket? It might quell the dry mouth, sweaty palms and racing heart which can all be signs of "Glossophobia" — otherwise known as public speaking anxiety. Tune in and learn 10 tips in less than 10 minutes for calming your nerves before you speak. Get a sneak peek at Gigi Rosenberg's interview in the current issue of Prevention magazine. She even includes an offbeat tip for what to bring in your pocket to every speaking engagement. 

Seth Barrish has directed Netflix comedy specials, acted in major movies and TV shows and co-founded one of NYC’s most exciting theatre companies, the Barrow Group. He also coached Gigi when she wrote and performed her one-person show for NYC’s United Solo Theatre Festival.

Join Gigi for this conversation with Seth about how to foster a performance that feels real, not fake or forced. Seth reveals ways to handle nerves and sound like a real person having a real conversation. Although Seth hates to name drop, he does tell the story about a conversation he had with the actor John Cleese, of Monty Python fame, about what comedy needs to be truly funny. 

Find out more about Seth and the Barrow Group:

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Terri Trespicio’s TEDx talk from 2016 is nearing 8 million views. If you want the story behind this award-winning writer/speaker’s explosive following and learn how Terri keeps her cool on big stages, listen or watch. Her TEDx became her recent book, Unfollow Your Passion: How to Create a Life that Matters to You. In this episode we dive into two chapters with tips that can be applied to nervous speakers everywhere.

Join me for this hilarious and energizing chat where we cover: Why you need to trust the audience before they trust you, when you must memorize and how to sound conversational even when you’ve memorized the script. In my favorite moment, Terri reveals her secret for launching every presentation like you’re a rocket ship.

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When you sit in the audience at one of Dave Lupinsky’s presentations, you feel like he’s talking to you at his kitchen table. If you’d like to develop this easy, friendly style take a listen or peek. You’ll also discover how being an athlete, especially a wrestler and a gymnast, helps Dave rehearse his presentations.  And why every speaker needs a “foam pit” when you practice your talk.

Miriam Schulman can chit chat with anyone. Find out how this introvert networks like a superstar. If you’re wanting to feel less anxious at the next networking event, conference or sales booth, take a listen or watch. We also take a deep dive into her latest book Artpreneur: The Step by Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living From Your Creativity and her tips on how to work a crowd full of strangers.

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