Confident Public Speaking and Selling | For Financial Advisors and Aspiring Speakers

How to Share Serious Stories Without Overwhelming the Audience


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In this episode, I tackle a question from a listener: How can I share serious stories while keeping my presentation positive and NOT losing the audience? So I tested out an answer: drawing from my personal experiences crafting a powerful story about navigating the American healthcare system around my own health challenges (see what I mean? SERIOUS!), I share three key strategies to create emotional balance in your talks and keep it light, engaging, and inspiring no matter the content area you are sharing:


  1. Pick Your Moments: Build lightness and humor around heavy topics to connect with your audience before diving deep.
  2. Confident Vulnerability: Show authenticity without overwhelming your audience, ensuring they stay engaged and inspired.
  3. Test It Out: Hone your story with practice audiences to craft a powerful, resonant message.

  4. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting out, this episode will help you transform serious stories into impactful presentations that leave your audience feeling inspired—not overwhelmed.

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    Do you have a speaking opportunity coming up? Would you like to feel amazing after your next talk? Download our free guide at ⁠⁠⁠speaknextweek.com⁠⁠⁠ or speak to Colin personally to get a free recommendation on what you can do next to become a stronger public speaker.

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