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- 5 Proven Ways To Get Speaking Engagements | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML151Getting speaking engagements is not a walk-in-the-park. It is not easy. If it was, many more people would be doing it.Most of the aspiring speakers that I work with as a Coach and others that I have general conversation with, have this one question in common: How do I get speaking engagements.I myself am learning and have figured out some ways to do that. However, I also have this question for those who are speaking more on a regular basis than I am.As a matter of fact, I’ve hired a coach to help me with this … someone who is doing a whole lot more speaking than I am and coaches people to do the same.My point is that it is a challenge no matter what stage you find yourself. Speaking for free is easier. Speaking for a small fee is a bit harder, but still not that difficult.The more your fee goes up, the more challenging finding speaking engagements becomes.In this episode, I’ve identified 5 Proven Ways to get more speaking engagements. These 5 ways are not the only ones, but will be found among the top of any substantive list.The 5 Proven Ways To Get Speaking Engagements:1. Make sure you have a topic to speak on – this is critical2. Spread the word – friends, families, social media, etc.3. Practice for free – local Toastmasters, Rotary, Chamber of Commerce4. Become an authority – write a book, articles, etc.5. Learn from others – NSA, Hiring A Coach, NetworkingPast episode:How 5 Super Tips On How To Become A Good Public Speaker | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML150More About Kingsley Grant:You can find out more about your host HERE.► Website: www.kingsleygrant.com► Twitter: @kingsleygrant+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++► Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/midlifeinnovators► Email me: [email protected]Tweet This Quote:They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” – Carl W….
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- 5 Super Tips To Become A Good Public Speaker | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML150The question that I tend to hear from a number of people is this: How do I become a good public speaker? These individuals don’t want to just become an average speaker, they want to become a good public speaker.The answers to this question can be varied. It all depends on who you ask.What I find is that many people think because they are a good talker, this automatically make them a good speaker. This is so far from the truth.Public Speaking requires practice and learning some basic foundational skill-sets. This is an art. The most successful public speakers will tell you this. One of the most successful non-profit organization that confirms this idea, is Toastmasters International. It’s all about helping you become a better speaker and leader.This list is not exhaustive but it will provide you with what you need to get started.In this episode I share the following tips.The 5 Super Tips To Become A Good Public Speaker are as follows:1. Join a local Toastmasters Group2. Watch TED talks on Youtube3. Speak wherever and whenever possible4. Record yourself speaking (this could be audio or video)5. Wear the Speaker labelPast episode:How To Develop A Champion Mindset After 40 | Ava Diamond | Episode TML136More About Kingsley Grant:You can find out more about your host HERE.► Website: www.kingsleygrant.com► Twitter: @kingsleygrant+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++► Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/midlifeinnovators► Email me: [email protected]Tweet This Quote:A good speech should be like a woman’s skirt; long enough to cover the subject and short enough to…
Click To TweetTechnical Resources:Audio Technica Microphone:This is the microphone I use to record my podcast.http://amzn.to/1N2DOhzBooks Books I Recommend:Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There ~ Richard FentonLouder Than Words: Harness The Power Of Your Authentic Voice ~ Todd HenryThe ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results ~ Gary KellerEssentialism: The disciplined pursuit of less ~ Greg McKeownThe Big Leap ~ PhD Hendricks GayWhat To Do Now:If you are enjoying the podcast, I would consider it a great favor if you subscribe (and leave a review) in26 min - 38 min
- When Failure Is Not An Option | Michael Stelzner | Episode TML149You may have heard this phrase before: Failure Is Not An Option. Do you recall in what context you’ve heard it or when you first came across it? Do you remember what you’re reaction was when you heard it?I must say I’ve heard or read it in many contexts. I remember when I first came across the phrase, it stood out to me as one option that wasn’t going to be a part of the discussion. Anything but failure.It seems like it was seared in my psyche because during the last few years I’ve had reasons to give up and chalk up an experience as just that … failure. But when I think: Failure is not an option, it changes the conversation. I have to find a way around, over, under or through my situation and for the most part, I have.With that in mind, you can just imagine what it was like for me when our guest used the phrase. It became obvious that he has embraced this philosophy and made it a part of his repertoire.In this episode our guest – Michael Stelzner – shares with us his journey to the success he enjoys today. It has not been easy as you’ll hear. His motivation came from a place that you’ll not be surprised.Some of the conversation centered around fear, failure and faith. Michael shared for the first time one of his childhood dreams that became a reality.Here are some other things he shared in this episode:Embrace fearFear is the green light to move ahead or into actionThere are a number of lessons learned from a $300,000 mistake.And a whole lot morePast episode:How To Develop A Champion Mindset After 40 | Ava Diamond | Episode TML136More About Michael Stelzner:Michael Stelzner is the founder of Social Media Examiner, author of the books Launch and Writing White Papers and the man behind large events, such as Social Media Marketing World and Social Media Success Summit.He is also host of the Social Media Marketing podcast, founder of the Social Media Marketing Society and host of the weekly Morning Social Media TALK show.► Website: www.socialmediaexamier.com► Twitter: @michael_stelzner+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++► Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/midlifeinnovators► Email me: [email protected]Tweet This Quote:When you see fear, it becomes your green light to move forward ~ Michael Stelzner
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- How To Leverage Speaking As A Business | Mikki Williams | Episode TML148Seeing speaking as a business is a bit of a stretch for some people. One of the reasons for this is that it is not quantifiable; it’s not a tangible “product.”For this reason, many have not taken the time to develop the skills necessary to become a better speaker.On the other hand, many are under the impression that if you can talk, you can speak.If this was true, speaking before a group of people would not be seen as one of the most terrifying thing anyone can do. As a matter of fact you may have heard that some people would “rather die than speak.”Therefore to think of speaking as a business is a far cry for many.In this episode our guest – Mikki Williams – gives us some insights as to how she made speaking a business. She “accidentally” fell into the speaking business, when she was invited to give a keynote before 500 of the Fortune 500 business leaders.Even though she was terrified when she found out who would be in her audience, her desperation to make life for herself and her son before his tragic death, overcame any fear she might have had.Here are some other things she shared in this episode:The tragic death of her only son at 29 years of ageBy using her natural talents she found out she was good at businessPeople fear risk and change which are the two things she embracesHaving gone through the worst thing that could happen to her – the death of her son – everything else is moot to herThe importance of having a change mindset instead of a fixed oneWe all have a lot of head-trash, which keeps us backMistakes are a springboard for growthBecause we all talk, we think we can speak is a mythTraining without having speaking skills is like making wine without grapeBloom where you are plantedGet up and doDo what you have to do to support yourself while you pursue what it is you want to doYou never know who is in your audiencePay careful attention to other speakersPast episode:How To Develop A Champion Mindset After 40 | Ava Diamond | Episode TML136More About Mikki Williams:Mikki is a Certified Speaking Professional and Speaker Hall of Famer. She is named as one of the country’s top speakers by Meetings and Convention Magazine along with Tony Robbins, Lou Holtz and Jay Leno.She is a speaker and Chair for Vistage International, the world’s leading executive organization and runs Speakers Schools nationally, The Mikki Mouth Club, Keynote Kamp and Outrageous Orators.She has spoken in every US State, every Canadian province and every continent in the world except Antarctica where she can’t where her stiletto’s.► Website: www.mikkiwilliams.com► Email: [email protected]+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++► Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/midlifeinnovators► Email me: [email protected]Tweet This Quote:Training without having speaking skills is like making wine without grape ~ Mikki Williams40 min
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- Side Hustle To The Rescue | Jeff Brown | Episode TML146The term Side Hustle is not something many people are used to. As a matter of fact some are turned off by the word hustle. It has in some space, been used in a negative context. This scares some people.When you think of the phrase Side Hustle, what comes to your mind?If you are like me, it is something that you do on the side to supplement your daily routine especially as it pertains to work. For most people, it is an income generating kind of work that is being done on the side.Why would someone embark upon some thing like this?In this episode our guest – Jeff Brown – gives us some very good reasons as to why you would want to consider having a “side hustle.”He shared how he started to “tinker” with something that he loved and has a passion for but because he had his 9 – 5 job, there was no urgency to grow that side business.However, when he was fired from his job, he had no choice and in doing so, he was able to enter the world of self-employment; solopreneurship.Past episode:How To Develop A Champion Mindset After 40 | Ava Diamond | Episode TML136More About Jeff Brown:For 29 years, Jeff has been earning his living behind a microphone; first as an award-winning broadcaster and now as a successful podcaster, business and podcast coach, and speaker.Since July 2013, Jeff has served as host of the Read to Lead Podcast, a weekly show featuring interviews with today’s best business book authors including, Seth Godin, John Maxwell, Gary Vaynerchuk, Simon Sinek, Chris Brogan, Brian Tracy, Dan Miller, and over 100 more.Read to Lead has twice been nominated Best Business Podcast.Jeff draws on his experience as a former on-air personality to coach and mentor new and up-and-coming podcasters. He specializes in helping clients understand how to leverage the “intimacy” of the medium, utilizing techniques that have enabled him and his clients to successfully stand out from the crowd.Jeff and his work have been featured at Inc.com and Entrepreneur.com, the blogs of Seth Godin, Chris Brogan, Jeff Goins and Social Media Explorer, as well as publications like The Nashville Business Journal, The Tennessean, and nearly 100 other blogs and podcasts.► Website: www.readtolead.com► Facebook: Read To Lead Group+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++► Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/midlifeinnovators► Email me: [email protected]Tweet This Quote:Things may come to those who wait … but only the things left by those who hustle ~ By: Abraham…
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This show is designed to help leaders and small business owners quickly and smoothly navigate the change process so that they can stay focused on crushing their dream goals. It offers tips, resources,…
case studies and interviews with guests such as Dan Miller of 48 Days To The Work You Love, Michael Stelzner of Social Media Examiner, Chris Brogan CEO of Owner Media Group, Bob Burg author of the Go-Giver, Ken Coleman host of Entreleadership Podcast a Dave Ramsey Radio production, Christopher McCluskey CEO of Professional Christian Coaching Institute and others, to inspire you to skillfully navigate this period of change or transition. Minimizing the negative impact on human and financial resources is of utmost importance.