Confessions Of A Public Speaker: The 5 Sins You Never Want to Commit on Stage {Featuring Aurora Gregory}
Description
In this episode of the Whiskey and Work Podcast, Kelsey sits down with Speaker Coach and Business Strategist, Aurora Gregory. They discuss the importance of public speaking skills in various aspects of life and business, the most common mistakes people make during public speaking, as well as strategies for managing nervousness before a speaking event. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes!
What we’re talking about…
Aurora’s expertise in coaching speakers and business strategy
Aurora's book "Get Picked: Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Creating an Irresistible Speaker Proposal."
Strategies for managing nervousness before speaking engagements
Aurora's approach of making new friends in the audience to reduce anxiety
Acknowledgment of nervousness as a common experience among speakers
The “5 Sins” people make during public speaking
Importance of matching movements with the message and practicing pauses
Emphasis on slides as visual aids and guides, not substitutes for the speaker
Advice on editing slides ruthlessly and focusing on key points for audience retention
Recommending speakers to focus on solving one specific problem in their presentations
Narrowing down the topic to provide actionable content and engage the audience effectively
Aurora's expertise in addressing common mistakes that hinder connection with the audience
Reading slides verbatim during presentations, leading to disengagement
To learn more or connect with Aurora, visit the links below!
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Links Mentioned
Aurora Gregory’s Website
Aurora Gregory’s Instagram
Kelsey Murphy’s Website
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