Have you ever had a grand vision for your life and then immediately discarded it because you thought it could never work?  Or, have you had that grand vision, rolled it around in your mind for years, and then finally decided to let it go because it was too risky, wasn't something you thought you could really do, or seemed too grand for you? If so, today's episode is for you! We talk about things we've done to avoid our destiny and also share tools and mindset tips to help you move from the dreaming stage to the action stage of going after your destiny. We have a lot of experience with this topic and there was no shortage of personal stories and advice. Grab your pen and prepare yourself to take notes - it's time to go after your destiny!

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Ep 178 How to Actively Avoid Your Destiny

Claim the Stage is a podcast for women who want to learn how to speak on stage, online, and speak up in life. Hosted by Angela Lussier, award-winning professional speaker, seven-time author, and CEO and founder of the Speaker Sisterhood, a network of public speaking clubs for women. Learn more about joining a speaking club: www.speakersisterhood.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/claim-the-stage-podcast/support

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Today's episode is a mini farewell episode. I'm taking the summer off from the podcast! I know I've done this before, and now I'm doing it again. It's also a permission slip for you to say no to more things so you can take more time for yourself and the things you want to be doing. Where can you pause, quit, or otherwise say NO THANKS and bow out? Hopefully today's episode will give you the support and inspiration you need to join me on the bench this summer. See you in September!

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Ep 216 Your Permission Slip

You shared something personal. You allowed yourself to be judged and get feedback. You did something scary in front of other people. And now...
You have a vulnerability hangover.
How do you know? You’re saying…

 OMG I did that wrong
 I overshared
 My speech was boring
 I was the worst in the group
  I totally bombed that
  I can never go back there
  Everyone else was so much better

What next? You're stuck in a loop of negative thinking and you can't get out. On today's episode, I share three ways to manage your vulnerability hangover so it doesn't own you!
Want to join a public speaking club and improve your speaking skills? Check out a Speaker Sisterhood club right here. Guests are free anytime.

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Ep 215 Three Ways to Manage a Vulnerability Hangover

Struggle with how to start your speech in a way that grabs your audience's attention? Have a hard time wrapping it up succinctly? Today's episode is for you! I share a few strategies you can use again and again to start and end your speech on a strong note. No more rambling, apologizing, or worrying - just use these tips and your presentations will always shine!
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Ep 214 Open and Close Your Speech with Confidence & Impact

You've probably heard "less is more." This statement couldn't be more true when it comes to public speaking and crafting a powerful talk. On today's episode, I break down the three ways to keep your speeches simple and effective.
They are:

 If I could only tell someone three things, what would they be? 
 When storytelling, use vivid details, but don’t get lost in unnecessary details. Always ask: Is this relevant? If it’s not, get rid of it.
  Less is more! Make simple, clear points and reinforce them throughout your speech. 

Listen in as I share how to go about using this advice on today's episode of Claim the Stage!

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Ep 213 The Art of Keeping It Simple

Wondering if it's too late to get started as a professional speaker? Today's episode is for you! Maria Romano is the founder of True Love Knots. She started her business in her 50s after her husband, Frank, passed away. She got back into the dating world and discovered it was dramatically different. Today she coaches people on how to be successful at dating and found her passion. Maria is also a professional speaker and performs wedding ceremonies, baptisms, and end-of-life celebrations. She is the author of Going from Just One to Plus One which hit #1 on the Amazon bestseller lists.
On today's episode, Maria shares her three best pieces of advice for women who want to start a speaking business later in life. She says building a community of coaches and supporters, clarifying your message, and just getting started were key to her success. Listen in as she shares her story and more!
Get Maria's online course, Become a Rockstar Officiant here. Check out her book here.
Register for Speaking School for Women, my signature six-week course to turn you into a paid speaker. Registration closes April 6th!

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Ep 178 How to Actively Avoid Your Destiny

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