Own the Microphone

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Speaker, Senior Professional Educator, and Director of Education, Robert Onorato. The focus of this episode, part three of a four part series is what makes a presentation great. Bridgett and Robert discuss making sure that the right message is spread to the audience, communication with the event organizer, logistics, AHA moments, and more.

2:24

What makes a great presentation?

6:30

Audience size.

11:20

Logistics.

21:42

AHA moments.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Speaker, Senior Professional Educator, and Director of Education, Robert Onorato. The focus of this episode, part two of a four part series, is how to keep an audience interested in the presentation, and the things to avoid in order to not turn the audience off.

2:!0

What is the quickest way to turn off and audience?

5:35

How am I going to get the best out of this, even if it is not going to be my best presentation?

9:00

Trying to be funny. Be careful with humor.

11:35

"I didn't prepare."

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Speaker, Senior Professional Educator, and Director of Education, Robert Onorato. The focus of this episode, part one of a four part series, is if a PowerPoint is necessary for a presentation or not. Bridgett and Robert discuss this topic and more!

3:00

Is a PowerPoint necessary for a presentation?

8:45

Slide design.

14:00

Presentation prep mishaps.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author, speaker, podcast host, global communications expert, and the founder of Clear Communications and Solutions LLC, Monique Russell. In the fourth and final part of the Monique Russell series, Bridgett and Monique discuss how to sound confident, while still sounding like yourself.

1:30

Is confidence a masculine thing?

9:30

A story from Bridgett.

14:00

Many people are in the same boat when it comes to beginning public speaking. A surprising story from Bridgett.

21:56

A time when Monique felt she was not her most confident.

27:00

Read chapter 2 of Bridgetts book.

Get your copy of Bridgett's book Real Talk: What Other Experts Won’t Tell You About How to Make Presentations That Sizzle, 2e 

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author, speaker, podcast host, global communications expert, and the founder of Clear Communications and Solutions LLC, Monique Russell. In part three of the Monique Russell series, Bridgett and Monique discuss how to keep the audience engaged during your entire presentation.

2:30

Stop asking irrelevant questions.

12:00

The voice and the vision.

15:40

Questions to ask the audience.

21:00

P.S.A. Point Story Application.

30:00

How to keep the conversation going when the presentation ends.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author, speaker, podcast host, global communications expert, and the founder of Clear Communications and Solutions LLC, Monique Russell. In part two of the Monique Russell series, Bridgett and Monique discuss managing distractions that come from your audience, how to deal with mistakes that happen during your presentation, and more!

1:58

Handling distractions.

8:40

Dealing with chatty people who steal the show.

13:12

Sidebar conversations and audience members trying to derail the presentation.

18:00

Dealing with mistakes.

26:00

Sometimes there is a difficult audience member that you need to have a chat with.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author, speaker, podcast host, and global communications expert who is the founder of Clear Communications and Solutions LLC, Monique Russell. Bridgett and Monique discuss how to avoid nerves before a speaking performance, sticking to your routine, and more!

2:30

How does Monique Russell deal with nerves?

6:50

You haven't heard the words.

16:00

Becoming familiar with your presentation room.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, storyteller, and life leadership coach with over 45 years of experience, who helps leaders become the leaders that people want to follow, John Elzinga. Bridgett and John discuss how John got to where he is today, speaking on faith in God, the trials of life, and more!

Email John at [email protected] to receive his eBook, A Way to Live and Lead, Thoughts About How Faith, Leadership, Culture, and Customer Service Flow Together, for free. 

0:38

John Elzinga's life before becoming a professional speaker.

8:55

What is a book that everyone needs to read?

10:30

What is John's "Why?".

15:11

What made John a great speaker?

18:30

A question for Bridgett.

25:48

What else do listeners need to know in order to own the microphone?

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an enthusiastic speaker, life coach, and two-time author who is dedicated to serving others, Bianca Chandler. Bridgett and Bianca discuss letting audience members know your worth, how they began speaking, topics they speak on, and more!

Visit www.biancachandler.com to schedule a discovery call for her coaching programs.

2:05

How did Bianca Chandler become a lead singer of a band?

8:15

When did Bianca learn that she could become a professional speaker?

11:15

What does Bianca typically speak on?

18:00

A hiccup during a presentation.

28:30

Slides Carnival.

31:20

A question for Bridgett.

35:45

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 international keynote speaker with more than 50 years of experience, who has empowered thousands of organizations, and who energizes audiences with a message that is relevant,  Edie Raether. Bridgett and Edie discuss the National Speakers Association, taking the correct steps in your speaking journey, Edie's speaking topics, and more!

Visit Edie’s website to book her to speak:  www.edieraether.com

1:11

How did Edie Raether get started speaking?

10:00

What is the topic that Edie speaks on?

20:28

 Edie's upcoming TEDx Talk.

31:30

What is Edie's favorite topic to speak on?

36:12

A question for Bridgett.

42:40

What else do speakers need to know in order to own the microphone?

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