Own the Microphone

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and artist, Chris Bent. Bridgett and Chris discuss improv and adjustments, acceptance, making the next better than the last, confidence, and more!

0:45

How did Chris Bent get started as a public speaker?

8:!5

Being in the presence of someone that has accomplished your goals.

11:45

How did Chris make the transition to speaking during a pandemic?

16:22

What gave Chris his confidence?

20:49

A question for Bridgett.

27:41

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 author and real estate investor Adrian Smude. Bridgett and Adrian discuss learning from your failures, fears of public speaking, networking, and more!

0:48

How did Adrian Smude become a speaker?

4:35

What are some of Adrian Smude's greatest failures and greatest successes?

9:50

Toastmasters.

11:50

What is Adrian's favorite topic to speak on?

16:55

A question for Bridgett.

20:00

Speech introductions.

25:38

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 award-winning speaker and author who is the CEO of Howles Associates, Diana Howles. Bridgett and Diana discuss in-person vs. online speaking, on-stage nerves, how to be confident on a stage, and more!

Visit Diana's website, www.howlesassociates.com, and click the lightbulb on the bottom right of the page to get the Free On-Camera Tip Sheet for Presenting Virtually.

0:40

How did Diana Howles get into speaking?

5:37

What is the first thing speakers need to read in Diana's book?

7:08

What inspired Diana to become a speaker?

12:17

A question for Bridgett.

19:20

Confidence getting on the stage.

 

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes the million dollar manifest coach, bestselling author, and international speaker who helps heart-centered women entrepreneurs become 6- and 7-figure business owners, James Valentine. Bridgett and James discuss how to start as a speaker, speaking your truth, knowing your worth, and more!

Visit https://manifestmindsetcoach-20096382.hs-sites.com/website-page-book-a-session for a complimentary discovery call with James.   Connect with James at [email protected]   1:00   How did James become the speaker that he is? 5:00   How can speakers get into their comfort zone?   8:40   What can James tell the listeners about the power of speaking?   12:50   Do you need to have experience to feel limitless?   17:20   What is the most common topic that James speaks on?   18:58   A question for Bridgett.   23:26   What else do listeners need to know in order to own the microphone?     Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.

 

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an entrepreneur who speaks to audiences around the world, helping them think, play, and pay differently, Les Adkins. Bridgett and Les discuss finding your passion, transitioning from in-person speaking to virtual, recommendations when it comes to virtual presentations, and more!

Download Les's app @DigitalGift and send him a note on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn with a picture of your phone with you and his app.  Les will pick one lucky winner to receive a $100 DigitalGift card from his app and a 30-minute 1-on-1 interview in how to understand how people make decisions.   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/les.adkins   LinkedIn:  http://linkedin.com/in/lesadkins Twitter:  @Orange2Social

 0:45

A presentation that stuck with Les Adkins.

5:20

Why does Les prefer to use the headset microphone?

9:14

How does Les help his audiences?

16:50

How did the pandemic effect Les' speaking engagements?

27:00

What is a common mistake that speakers make?

31:03

A question for Bridgett.

36:36

Presentation must haves.

38:50

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 award-winning mentor, author, and web TV host who specializes in speaker training that believes in you until you believe in yourself, Trish Springsteen. Bridgett and Trish discuss being an introvert, your best speech being better than your last, making everything you say a presentation, and more!

1:45

How did Trish Springsteen become a motivational speaker?

12:35

What has Trish seen the best speakers do during speeches?

18:11

Why are speaking skills a must-have for everyone?

26:50

A question for Bridgett.

38:15

One last tip for speakers.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a motivational speaker with 15+ years experience inspiring students to succeed by unlocking their potential, a true example of overcoming the odds, Jason A. Dixon. Bridgett and Jason discuss being the best version of yourself, overcoming obstacles, getting comfortable with sharing who you are, and more!

1:50

A story that has stuck with Jason A. Dixon.

7:15

How does Jason get ready for a new presentation?

11:40

An obstacle that Jason had to overcome.

17:30

Why is it important for others to know your story?

20:11

A question for Bridgett.

26:40

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 a Certified Speaking Professional who loves to see the audience's eyes light up when they make a personal breakthrough, Steve Hughes. Bridgett and Steve discuss their favorite parts about speaking, being your natural self, trying new things to see reactions, and more!

Visit https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/icCND8 to get the free report, "Psyching Yourself Up for Your Big Moment"   Visit www.hityourstride.com to further connect with Steve   0:45   How did Steve Hughes get started in public speaking?   4:56   What does Steve say to listeners who believe they are not funny?   11:00   What is a presentation that Steve loves to deliver?   22:09    A common mistake when it comes to speaking.   28:00   A question for Bridgett.   32:30   What is new for Steve?   Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a 13-time international best-selling author who helps women put their mess into their message, Angela Brand. Bridgett and Angela discuss how to inspire the world while speaking, how to not hold back when speaking, mistakes that speakers make, owning the stage, and more!

Visit www.angelabrandenterprise.com to further connect with Angela and to get the free eBook, 6 Qualities Every Female Speaker Needs to Be Transformational.   0:48

How did Angela Brand get to where she is now in the speaking world?

5:00

The F.I.R.E. method.

8:15

Has Angela Brand always had this much confidence when it comes to speaking? What is the toughest challenges when it comes to speaking?

16:13

What is one of Angela Brand's favorite presentations to speak on and why?

21:55

A question for Bridgett.

25:40

Make sure you are full. A good speaker is a good reader.

31:30

Angela Brand's E Book!

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On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an author with more than 35 years of virtual presentations, and 4,000+ hours of producing meetings under his belt, John Chen. Bridgett and John discuss engaging the audience, in-person vs. virtual speeches, speech must-haves, and more!

Visit http://engagingvirtualmeetings.com/conference to get a free ticket to John's 5-day Engaging Virtual Meetings Conference 3.0.   Visit https://engagingvirtualmeetings.com/shop/engaging-virtual-meetings-book/ to order John's book Engaging Virtual Meetings.   Contact John at [email protected]

0:47

What does John Chen typically speak on?

12:45

Plan B-Z

18:21

What is a big difference between one of John's presentations today vs. 30 years ago?

30:39

What are some non negotiable habits that John has when it comes to speaking?

37:28

A question for Bridgett.

 

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