SpeakEasy with Eric Egan

It's a personal list of accomplishments or moments of success, designed to restore that feeling of invincibility when you need it most. Whatever you call your 'brag sheet' keep it close by. It's for your eyes only, and it will provide a pivotal source for building back belief and reassurance. Eric shares what to include in yours and how to make it work.

Is this you? It's okay if it is - you're not alone. From eliminating 'what ifs' to keeping your head space clear, Eric's ways to avoiding self sabotage, and speaking easy without the extra stress. Look, this is hard enough without adding more pressure to weigh you down. Think less, break bad habits and embrace the moment. You'll be on the road to free-thinking in record time.

Meet with the mindset of forming a long term relationship. There's an approach to mingling and small talk that can make the daunting seem doable. Eric provides five ways to carry a conversation by taking the initiative. Being the aggressor can be a good thing! This will get you through a networking happy hour, a kid birthday party or a work conference - it's all applicable. Plus, how effort can outlast talent and skill! You will be remembered. 

Be freed from your fear of public speaking. What are we afraid of? Why can it be so overwhelming and paralyzing? Eric breaks down the elements of what makes us 'sweat' - in public speaking. Plus, the path to proving our fears can be managed and overcome, and how you can perform without the consequence of failure. 
*Bonus - Not one, but THREE SpeakEasy suggestions. Cheers!

How do we get better? .. By doing!! In this Speak Chat Eric goes to work, exploring four of his favorite exercises for executing your words, improving speech and appearing polished.
Listen for the keys to avoid fillers, become more comfortable asking questions and turn weaknesses into strengths. Four fun and challenging ways that WILL make a lasting difference.

Do you like small talk? Do you feel forced into awkward conversations? We've all been there. It may be uncomfortable at times, but that doesn't take away from the importance. Eric examines how small talk can be a catalyst, an open door to a new relationship or opportunity. Big relationships are built on small talk. It can be terrifying, but it's critical, and here are ways to get better at it. Talk ain't cheap, it's priceless. 
"Done the right way, conversation is an art. Let's stop it from becoming a dying art."

It's a fine line. How do you commit, be passionate and devote your time and energy into something, while not crumbling under the weight of the pressure? This is what we're talking about. SpeakEasy believes optimal performance is achievable when we avoid internal pressure - quiet the voices. Resist taking yourself so seriously! In this episode Eric outlines how he has done it, why it works and the inspiration from 'Tommy Boy'.

Diving into delivery. More than 90 percent of it rests on the way you convey. Find a style that's unique to you and build on it. There's power in nonverbal communicating, body language that lures in the audience. Listen to SpeakEasy with Eric Egan and make a lasting impression. 

Clear your head. Ditch the fear of forgetfulness and brain fog. Eric covers his keys to remembering. Use this when the nerves come knocking. Plus, a crash course on can’t-miss speaking tips for all occasions.
Bonus - if you’ve ever wondered how to close a first date, like in public speaking, leave them wanting more.

It's your finishing move. It's the lasting impression you leave. Closing statements are pretty important. Eric focuses on the end of the message. It can both save you from disaster, or it can seal the deal. The strategy to sticking the landing covers how to summarize, so that your last words are optimized. Plus, why planning out the end game can also provide the perfect escape when things go awry.