On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a public relations professional, executive coach and public speaker whose main goal is addressing gaps in presentation skills and preparing business leaders for the new normal, Rosemary Ravinal. Bridgett and Rosemary discuss Rosemary's early struggles, putting yourself out there, the importance of the opening and closing of your presentation, being authentic, and more!

Visit https://rosemaryravinal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/EXECUTIVE-PRESENCE-GUIDEBOOK-Ravinal-6.4.22-resized.pdf to download Executive Presence: Earn Trust and Credibility on Any Stage.

Rosemary’s website: https://rosemaryravinal.com

Rosemary’s Master Communicator Blog: https://rosemaryravinal.com/public-speaking-blog/

Rosemary's TEDx Talk, "Slay the Dragons of Bad Communication” is available here: https://youtu.be/ZP0rC_3zAU4?si=mLsbMv5MfcCG0nQS

0:50

Has Rosemary Ravinal always been confident when it comes to speaking?

3:10

Which is better, speaking for a company or speaking for yourself?

7:30

What is Rosemary Ravinal's favorite presentation?

10:40

Stories to give audience members an aha moment.

12:45

An important takeaway from Rosemary's book.

16:16

Executive presence.

18:53

A question for Bridgett.

22:05

One last tip on how to own the microphone.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a best selling author, keynote speaker, and startup investor with a passion for educating the public and leveling the playing field for women, Fran Hauser. Bridgett and Fran discuss nailing the opening and closing of your presentation, how to get ideas for keynotes, fireside chats, Fran's upcoming keynote presentation, and more!

Visit www.franhauser.com to book Fran for a speaking engagement and to learn more about her offerings and her books, The

Myth of the Nice Girl

as well as Embrace the Work, Love Your Career, which are available from major online retailers.

1:00

Fran Hauser's upcoming keynote.

8:17

Where can someone get an idea for a book / keynote etc?

14:00

Fireside Chat vs. Keynote presentation.

18:21

What is a story from Fran's keynote that she loves?

21:43

Presentation musts.

24:39

A question for Bridgett.

27:20

One last tip.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, coach, and facilitator, whose specializes in motivational and mental health topics with passions for supreme accountability, cultural competency, and lemons, Leesa Askew. Bridgett and Leesa discuss how Leesa got to where she is today, the fact that silence is ok, winning vs. losing, and more!

S - Storytelling: Craft engaging narratives.

P - Pauses: Use strategic silent breaks.

E - Emotion: Connect through feelings.

A - Analogies: Make complex ideas relatable.

K - Key Points: Stick to the rule of three.

E - Engagement: Involve your audience.

R - Rhetorical Devices: Use powerful language

1:28

Leesa Askew's media background and how it connects to the speaking world.

4:54

Silence.

10:35

Has Leesa always been confident on the microphone?

14:25

What is Leesa's favorite topic to speak on?

17:41

A question for Bridgett.

23:35

7 most important tips to becoming a speaker.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker and author with years of experience learning and teaching the effective ways of communication and negotiation, Derek Lott. Bridgett and Derek discuss being a successful communicator, the importance of listening, focusing on 99% of the audience, being comfortable and confident, and more!

Visit www.derekclott.com to book and connect with Derek.

0:45

What came first Derek Lott's life, being a negotiator or being a speaker? What is someone that must do to be a successful communicator?

11:10

What is one thing that most people get wrong when it comes to effective communication?

16:23

What is one of Derek's favorite topics to present on?

18:35

A surprising fact about Derek.

21:05

A question for Bridgett.

32:00

Upgrade your network.

34:37

One last tip.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an international, award winning speaker and Army Veteran that hosts transformational events for professionals Jesse Cruz. Bridgett and Jesse discuss speaking on what you know, the payoffs of speaking, incorporating life lessons into your presentations, and more!

0:52

How long has Jesse Cruz been a speaker and what are the topics he speaks on?

6:04

What is the best part of speaking? What is a favorite story to share with audiences?

10:52

What makes it hard for people to let go? Biggest difference between when Jesse first started speaking vs. now.

14:50

How to create an audience focused speaking engagement.

17:42

What is the most important thing that a speaker must do?

20:27

A question for Bridgett.

23:25

One last tip on how to own the microphone.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a keynote inspirational speaker with 5 + years experience helping listeners make it past every day struggles, Scotty J. Prendergast. Bridgett and Scotty discuss Scottys speaking topics, must haves, knowing your audience, takeaways, being true to yourself, and more!

Visit www.scottypinspiration.com to book Scotty for speaking engagements and to learn about his coaching options.

1:00

Has Scotty J. Prendergast always been a confident speaker?

2:45

What does Scotty speak on?

10:00

AHA moment.

17:22

What is the most important part of a presentation?

21:26

A question for Bridgett.

27:30

One last tip on how to own the microphone.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes founder and CEO of Nostalgia: Black, and freelance writer whose core business model is preserving black cultural history, Deah Berry Mitchell. Bridgett and Deah discuss how Deah got to where she is today, the topics Deah speaks on, AHA moments, their time as college roommates, and more!

Visit www.deahberrymitchell.com to book Deah to speak.

4:20

Confidence. How does look factor into a speaking event?

10:20

What does Deah Berry Mitchell speak on?

18:20

What publications has Deah written for?

25:00

Deah's first speaking event, what would she change?

32:41

A question for Bridgett.

39:25

One last tip on how to own the microphone.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an outspoken speaker, professor, author and mentor with over 20 years experience helping audience members use creative solutions to find exceptional results, Ginnette Baker. Bridgett and Ginnette discuss being relatable to audience members, dealing with difficult audience members, over coming many obstacles, the power of adaptability, and more!

Visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnette-baker-7338893/ to connect with Ginnette Baker.

0:55

How did Ginnette Baker get to where she is today?

6:28

Ginnette Baker's favorite topic to speak on.

14:00

When Ginnette started speaking vs. most recent presentation, what is the biggest difference?

17:20

Speaking to young adults vs. other types of audiences.

20:00

Dealing with difficult audience members.

26:45

Has Ginnette always been confident?

30:53

A question for Bridgett.

37:07

One last tip on how to own the microphone.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, trainer, mentor, author and military veteran who is considered Americas #1 life Trainer with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and organizations maximize potential, Dr. Will Moreland. Bridgett and Dr. Will discuss speech presentation, power of choice, difficult audience members, confidence, and more!

1:00

How did Dr. Will Moreland get into public speaking?

4:30

Presentation musts.

10:00

Favorite topics to speak on, and unforgettable moment with audience member.

16:50

Where does Dr. Will's confidence come from?

20:30

Common mistakes made by speakers.

22:55

A question for Bridgett.

29:30

One last tip on how to own the microphone.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker with 20+ years in the training, learning, and talent development industries, whose goal is to share the impact of learning while measuring the impact of training, learning and development, Kevin M. Yates. Bridgett and Kevin discuss impacting the audience, the impact of learning, what Kevin presents on, and more!

Visit www.kevinmyates.com to book Kevin M. Yates who's known in the global training, learning, and talent development community as the L&D Detective. He investigates impact and solves measurement mysteries with facts, clues, evidence, and data. With 25+ years industry experience serving in diverse roles across multiple industries and brands including Grant Thornton, Kantar, McDonald’s, and Meta (Facebook), Kevin examines fulfillment of purpose for training and learning. He is also founder and president of Meals in the Meantime, a nonprofit providing food support and assistance with pop-up food pantries.

2:08

Has Kevin M. Yates always been a confident speaker?

5:08

100% of the audience will not be on the same page.

11:50

How did Kevin get into his line of work?

15:09

What kinds of presentations does Kevin present?

20:30

A favorite story that is a part of Kevin's presentations.

28:00

Difference between when Kevin first started vs. now.

33:27

A question for Bridgett.

39:13

One last tip on how to own the microphone.

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