This Moved Me

The moment you step out front (on stage, in Zoom, in that Facebook Live, in your workshop!), you are making an impression. And, even more importantly, our clothes affect how we feel (which affects how we speak)! So - if you want to be a more impactful speaker, you've got to be intentional about your clothes! I brought on the show with me LaToya Bell, a style confidence coach who helps entrepreneurs bring more confidence into their business by defining their style and making more aligned choices in their clothing. What should I wear when I present? What clothes are best for speakers? How do I develop my speaking style? How can I develop my speaking confidence? How can I be a more confident speaker?  Join us over in the Emerging Speaker Society, our free, private group, where we help you step into the next stage of your speaking, and leverage the power of speaking to grow your impact and authority: https://www.bemoved.com/ess

We are on part five of the How to be Memorable on Stage series. We have talked about the before, stories, the BET (beginnings ending transitions) - and the between. Our final session today is all about how we show up in our bodies and the movement of our talk. People think this part is pretty obvious. Most people come to me and they're like, I'm not as worried about delivery. Not so fast... cause there's a lot to tackle here! Ultimately, we're trying to find that really difficult balance of being intentional without being robotic. So let's dive in! Also - come and join us inside the Emerging Speaker Society where we do the full version of these trainings, and I answer all your questions... https://www.bemoved.com/ess

You know that special ‘thing’ of effortlessness and ease and magic that happens in a talk? That thing that helps the audience connect and EXPERIENCE the experience? That helps us focus their attention on the things that really matter?... Well - it’s all about the BET and Between!

Last week we talked about the BEFORE moment - and how critical it is for helping us keep our audience’s engagement…  And today we’re talking about the magical memory power of STORIES. If you want to be memorable on stage - these are must-knows, and must-do's.

The moment before you begin? It’s THE MOST IMPORTANT moment of your talk… so what do we do with it? If you want to be memorable… don’t do what everyone else is doing. Don't waste your BEFORE...  And here's how:   

Great delivery is one thing, but being memorable is really something else. Great delivery is about mechanics; being memorable is a finesse and a mastery that we don't talk about a lot. So today we kick off the How to be Memorable on Stage Series - Part 1! (An overview) (Psst! - Come and join us in the Emerging Speaker Society where we do trainings like this one almost every week! www.bemoved.com/ess) 

Today on the show, we are talking with Kathy Young, a super talented copywriter with Rekindle Communications. And I wanted to bring her on the show to talk about what makes a compelling and highy-converting speaker page. What does it take? We dig into it together! You can also download a checklist of what you need on your speaker page at bemoved.com/speakerpage

Today on the show we're looking at the science of confidence with biologist, keynote speaker - and the hilarious and delightful - Rebecca Heiss! In other words - how do we create and discover our own self-confidence? How do we trick our brain into taking risks? And how do we develop that magic sparkle that audiences are just hungry for? Well - take a listen to this super power-packed episode full of tangible advice for us so we can show up at our bravest in the biggest moments! 

Emcee Dan Ram has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the world, including Barack Obama. In this conversation, Sally and Dan talk about the art of the emcee (and how important it is!) — and the essential elements required to create trust, and a seamless experience for the audience.

Today what’s moving me is the idea that we’re never going to be done with virtual… and that this weird relationship we have with Zoom (and the like!) will continue.  And YES - last week we were dreaming about getting back out on stage!... and we WILL! But today we're focusing on what really makes virtual speaking work.  Enter Lea Pica! Lea is a Data Viz expert - which means she knows how to help people present their data well. She is the host of the Present Beyond Measure podcast - and is an absolute GEM…  Lea has had a long history of presenting not just in-person, but also online, virtually. And in this episode she shares with us the "Four Horsemen of the Presentation Apocolypse" - i.e., what we can do to make sure that virtual doesn't take us down!!  These ideas are essential - so I hope this helps you not just get through virtual speaking - but to really make the most of it.   

Today on the show you’re going to hear from David Meerman Scott - the author of a BUNCH of books - as well as a global keynote speaker - having spoken on the biggest stages and the biggest conferences.  David’s sharing with us strategies around building FANS - not just clients. And as speakers - one of the things we’re focused on is building an audience, and creating a genuine connection with that audience. And David, along with his daughter Reiko, studied the difference between those brands and people who create that powerful FANDOM - and those that don’t.  Super excited for you to check it out. Here he is - David Meerman Scott

Today on the show we’re going to look at 5 signs that you’re ready for a signature talk in your business. After working with speakers for 20+ years - what I can tell you is that not EVERYONE is ready for a signature talk… but if you’re experiencing any of these 5 things, a signature talk will make a significant difference for you! If you’re listening to this and hearing all about the power of the Siganture Talk… there are only a few more days left open to the Signature Talk Studio.  If you are ready to bring your signature talk to life - and leverage the power of speaking in your business - then head to bemoved.com/join to learn more.

Yes, there’s a PATH to 5-figure speaking opportunities - and it could be mere months away…   So - if you’ve hit the revenue ceiling in your business - or are simply tired of the runaround of the 1:1 coaching model (I hear you!!)... speaking offers a super powerful way to move out of that cycle of overwhelm while building a more profitable arm in your business! Join us for the free video series, How to Leverage Speaking to Double Your Business - and join us in the Move Your Audience Facebook Group for Thursday's LIVE training! 

One of the biggest reasons people come to me is that they are holding two truths up in front of themselves… 1) THEY KNOW SPEAKING IS POWERFUL AND A NEEDED PART OF THEIR BUSINESS…and: 2) they RESENT it in some way…  (And yes - both can be true!)  They resent how it takes over their life before a big opportunity, and the panic/stress that seems to come alongside it. And what is so important to know is that IT DOESNT’ HAVE TO BE THAT WAY.  STRESS AND SPEAKING don’t have to go together! Nerves/Excitement? - that’s a different story! There are things we can DO to take the time-suck out of speaking.   So on the show today I’m bringing you inside one of our trainings in the Move Your Audience Facebook group - where I break down three powerful strategies for saving time in your speaking - so you can focus more on your business. 

Today what’s moving me is the difference between being a topic expert… and where we really want to be - which is a thought leader. Nothing wrong with being an expert - that’s an important and powerful place to START our work… but expertise alone doesn’t help you build towards  RECOGNITION, AUTHORITY, AND IMPACT And if you leverage speaking in the right way - thought leadership is a natural result. SO if you haven’t already started making the shift from information-giver into a more influential role - we’re going to lay out that path for you in the show today.

In the show today, we're clarifying some key terms so we can leverage them specifically in our business in an intentional way. They are connected to each other. And at the heart of an intentional approach to leverage speaking? A signature talk. 

Speaking is 80% MENTAL.  Yes - we focus on the skills and finesse our approach and craft content that people care about… But none of that will go anywhere if we don’t have our head right.    So today I want to share with you 5 harmful ideas we all think sometimes that you need to let go of RIGHT NOW - so you can finally and fully step out front and speak with confidence. 

Today on the show I’m super excited to share with you an exercise that is the first step in building your authority and trust in your business and with your speaking. Without this clarity, you waste time, energy - and miss out on the audience that is literally waiting for you to show up and help them. 

Your “boring” life is still full of stories that can help build your authority and audience - IF you know how to use them! So today on the show I’m sharing with you a training from inside the Move Your Audience (free) Facebook group where we have just wrapped up our January #BeVisible challenge - a low-key nudge to get out front, And of course one of the best strategies for being visible is using our every day stories to connect with our audience. So Let’s get to the power of your every day stories!... 

Today on the show I’m so excited to be introducing you to Lauren Ready - an Emmy Award-Winning producer, videographer and documentarian… and one of my speakers! Lauren started her career as a TV reporter, in front of the camera - and felt a pull to tell the stories that often didn’t get told…So she stepped behind the camera and started producing stories, events and virtual experiences from that angle. I'm so excited for Lauren to share her unique vantage point, focusing on how the speakers she’s produced have been able to overcome the obstacle of disconnection - and bust through that wall - aka the camera! - that too often exists in this virtual world…