On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes personal branding strategist, coach, podcast host, and author Isha Cogborn. One of Isha's main goals when teaching is to make sure that you are you no matter who you are, and that is discussed along with keeping things simple; focusing on the change you want to see in your audience; not getting trapped by the small things; and most importantly, staying out of the comparison trap.

Own The Microphone With Bridgett McGowen. 

You Don't Have to be Perfect Before You Start

Guest: Isha Cogborn

Take the Quiz: What's Your Personal Brand Personality? http://quiz.platformforpurpose.com Get in touch with Isha at IshaCogborn.com   0:50   When did Isha Cogborn realize she was meant to be behind the microphone?   3:10   How does Isha get her audiences emotionally involved?   5:30   One of the biggest challenges Isha has seen with speakers.   8:36   5 dominant personalities.   14:30   A misstep in the past, and how she overcame it.   18:00   One last piece of advice from Isha on how to own the microphone.   20:30   A personal story from Bridgett where her voice and style of presenting was not what the company was looking for.   23:20   Isha Cogborn: "If you're just getting started, if you are trying to be someone you're not, you will never build your confidence."   26:26   You have to put in time before you are at your greatest.   29:40   One last thing round two: you don't have to be perfect to make an impact. Show up, and give it your best every time.       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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