On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a keynote speaker and founder of Emerging Excellence LLC whose goal is to help people understand that harnessing the power of change begins with how we think, Rickie Burney. Bridgett and Rickie discuss common mistakes that speakers make, how Rickie got into the speaking world, getting into Toastmasters, and more!

To learn more about Rickie and his offerings, please visit https://www.emergingexcellencellc.com/

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What is one of the biggest mistakes that speakers make when making a presentation?

2:28

How did Rickie Burney get into the world of speaking?

8:41

What is Rickie's favorite presentation to deliver

14:15

Biggest difference between Rickie's first presentation, and most recent.

19:49

A question for Bridgett.

25:36

One last tip to own the microphone.

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