On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a best-selling author who believes that no matter what life throws at you, there is a lesson to be heard or a story to be told, Eric M. Bailey. Bridgett and Eric discuss how Eric became a speaker, Eric's secret sauce to speaking, self experience, and more!

1:00

Did Eric M. Bailey always plan on becoming a public speaker?

3:00

What is Eric's "secret sauce"?

10:51

LL Cool J.

16:37

Using brain science to explain irrational behavior at work.

21:00

What is Eric M. Bailey's favorite subject to speak on?

30:35

A difficult situation during a presentation.

36:30

A question for Bridgett.

44:09

One last tip on how to own the microphone.

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