The Speak to Scale Podcast

On this podcast, we've talked a lot about pitching yourself. Promoting your business and speaking journey. Connecting with the right people or getting on the right stages at the right time.

It's a lot to take in! Which is why I wanted to get back to the basics for a bit and discuss what to say when promoting your talk. There are three major details you want to focus on: your title, talk, and takeaway.

This exercise will help you prepare to promote your talk, no matter what opportunity it's for. Big or little, paid or unpaid, virtual or in-person — you should always be ready to market yourself and your talk.

For full show notes and links: www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/202

You're talking to event organizers and planners about speaking opportunities later this year. But…everyone seems to be asking you for slightly different things. One planner wants to hire you for a keynote, while another asks if you can host a workshop for their seminar.

Is there a difference? Does it matter?

Yes, and yes. You may call your content "presentations," but depending on who you ask, someone else may call it a keynote speech, a breakout session, a program, a seminar, a workshop…the list goes on.

To ensure that you're delivering a talk that's right for the audience and event, you have to know the differences between a keynote and a workshop. Let's talk about it.

For full show notes and links: thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/201

For full show notes and links: www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/200

The last few years have been anything but what we expected. Even with the ups and downs, speaking has stayed strong. Where we spoke, who we spoke to, or what we spoke about may have changed… but speaking is clearly here to stay for the long haul.

As we look ahead to 2023, what will the speaking world look like for you and I? What can you expect as you continue your speaking journey…or take the first step as a new speaker this year? In today's episode, we're discussing the speaking trends we'll see in 2023 and what you can do to make the most of the year ahead.

For full show notes and episode links: www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/199

Did you know that public speaking anxiety, or glossophobia, affects about 73% of the population? That's a lot! Nearly three in four people are afraid of speaking in public.

Fear of public speaking is frustrating. I get it. You want to get on stage to scale your business, but that fear is sometimes so strong it can hold you back. However, there are ways to manage and overcome your public speaking anxiety. You can work through that fear and get on the stage to serve your audience.

For full shownotes and links: www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/198

Podcasts are one of the most fun places to flex your speaking skills. And I'm not just saying that as a podcaster!

While there's no experience quite like speaking in front of a live audience, podcasts are exciting in a different way. There's something really cool about sharing your message with your audience in a quiet, intimate setting.

But first, you have to get booked by a podcast host. And before that, your pitch has to actually get read. So how do you become one of those in-demand podcast guests that hosts always want to say yes to?

For full show notes and links go to www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/197

"My publicist will be in touch." Sounds fancy, doesn't it? Many of us get the impression that only celebrities or CEOs of huge companies have public relations, or PR, for themselves and their organizations. But truthfully, every business can benefit from good PR!

And you don't have to hire an expensive publicist for your team to handle the PR for you. You can market your business and yourself as a speaker on your own. That's what we'll talk about below: what PR is, how it's different from marketing, and what you can achieve with it.

Full show notes, links, and more: https://thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/196

Calling all coaches! Are you looking for that perfect coaching client?

You know who I'm talking about. Someone who's in line with your values, and the vision for your business. Someone whose personality vibes with yours. Someone who you know would be a dream to coach.

You want to help people, of course, but your job would be even better and more fulfilling if you could truly connect with your clients and build strong relationships with them. You know you can help your client even more if you're both on the same page.

Well, my friend, speaking can help you find those perfect clients.

If you're working on your speaking craft, one of the most helpful things to remember is that you will make mistakes when speaking. You'll fumble a word. Forget what to say next. Totally freeze up for a second. These things will happen, and usually, they won't be noticed by anyone other than you.

However, there are some mistakes that can and should be avoided early on in your speaking journey. Let's talk about what those first-time speaking mistakes are and why you should try your best to avoid them.

For full show notes and links go to www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/195

"I'm too shy to speak!" If I had a nickel for every time I've heard this when chatting with people about speaking…

Here's the truth. Some of the most impactful speeches have come from people who consider themselves shy or introverted. You don't need to be an extrovert who loves public speaking to thrive on stage.

You just have to learn a few tricks that will help you calm your nerves and make speaking feel more natural for you. That's what we'll get into in this episode.

Full show notes and links at www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/194

Burnout. It's one of the worst feelings ever, especially as an entrepreneur. We've all had those moments running our businesses when we feel like throwing in the towel and just taking a nap. But burnout is more intense than that.

Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or overly stressed? Does it feel like you can't concentrate or be productive? Experiencing sleep problems? All of these and more are signs that you're burning out.

Being a 1:1 business owner often feels like you can't take a break for yourself. But there are ways you can step back, give yourself a little breathing room, and avoid burnout. Speaking is one of those ways, and that's what this episode is all about.

For full shownotes, links, and more: https://thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/193