In this episode of the Doing What Matters Podcast, we delve into the intricacies of speaking. They cover various aspects from delivering powerful keynote speeches to enhancing overall speaking skills through training and practice. Essential points include understanding your audience, maintaining stage presence, and incorporating personal stories. The discussion emphasizes the importance of confidence, continuous rehearsal, and aligning speaking engagements with your passion. We share practical advice on gaining feedback, learning from experienced speakers, and taking risks to grow personally and professionally as a speaker. TIME STAMPS 00:00 Welcome to the Doing What Matters Podcast 00:41 Teresa's Final Business Trip of 2024 01:03 The Art and Craft of Public Speaking 02:14 Different Types of Speaking Engagements 04:44 Finding Your Speaking Niche 06:28 Integrating Speaking into Your Business 08:25 Crafting a Compelling Presentation 11:13 The Power of Stage Presence and Attire 12:22 Pre-Speaking Preparation and Rehearsal 13:05 Engaging Your Audience with Stories 13:19 The Importance of Rehearsal and Vocal Care 14:43 Building Confidence Through Practice 15:35 Finding Your Passion and Audience 17:23 Learning from Great Speakers 18:44 Sharpening Your Skills Through Feedback 20:50 Final Thoughts and EncouragementJOIN THE REALIFE PRACTICE MEMBERSHIP The REALIFE Practice Membership is designed for those who want to grow spiritually, but feel like REALIFE is getting in the way. We’ll learn how to integrate meaningful spiritual practices and tools into our daily lives through live group calls, group coaching, training videos, downloadable resources, and an interactive community. Visit www.therealifeprocess.com/membership to join us today! https://therealifeprocess.com/membership FREE RESOURCES: Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values Assessment Ready to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment. FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource! OTHER RESOURCES: Check out our YouTube Channel! Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates. My Book Link My new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com. LifeMapping Tools Would you life to discover  Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME: Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on: Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram - teresa.mccloy LinkedIn - teresamccloy About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible.  About Erica Vinson: Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professiona