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Some people walk into a room and instantly connect. Others spend the night hovering near the veggie tray, wondering how anyone makes networking look effortless.

In this episode of Speaking With Confidence, I talk with Michael Morgan, author of The Power of Networking and a seasoned leader with experience at Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Walmart, and Chevron, to explore how meaningful relationships can fuel career growth and unlock opportunities you never saw coming.

From fraternity events at Penn State to Fortune 100 boardrooms, Michael shares how one connection changed everything. But this episode goes beyond traditional networking tips. We dive deep into leadership communication, active listening skills, and the presentation skills development needed to stand out, especially when you feel like an imposter in the room.

Key highlights include:

• How to build authentic connections (even if small talk drains you)
• The power of “disagree and commit” and speaking up without stepping on toes
• Using storytelling techniques to build trust and open doors
• Overcoming fear of public speaking and speaking anxiety in high-stakes moments
• Strategic preparation tips to tailor your communication and personal brand

If you want to become a powerful communicator, the kind people remember and want to refer, this episode will give you a roadmap to do just that.

Connect with Michael:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelvmorgan/

https://www.instagram.com/michael.v.morgan/

https://www.tiktok.com/@michael.v.morgan

https://michaelvmorgan.com

Visit TimNewmanSpeaks.com to grab your free resource, The Top 21 Challenges for Public Speakers and How to Overcome Them, and start building the confidence you deserve.

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