[Quick Tip] Do You Want to Wing it or Bring It as a Speaker? - 297

The Speaking Club: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking

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Just recently I’ve had people reach out to me with a bleeding neck, and what I mean by that is … they have a huge speaking gig less than three weeks away and they haven’t got a talk to give. So in this quick tip show, I want to give you a heads up on the problems with winging it and what to do instead.

In this show I’m covering:

Why people wing their talk.
The problems with winging it.
The possibilities if you take a different approach.
The principles of bringing it.

Enjoy!

If you'd like to watch the video of the episode, you can do that here.

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In this show I’m covering:

Why people wing their talk.
The problems with winging it.
The possibilities if you take a different approach.
The principles of bringing it.

Enjoy!

If you'd like to watch the video of the episode, you can do that here.

Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club

(Take a photo of your review, email it to me at sarah@saraharcher.co.uk and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)

Books:

Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch

Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker

Thanks for listening!

To share your thoughts:

share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

To help the show out:

Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.
Subscribe on iTunes.

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#MBA #Business #Self-Improvement #Sarah Archer #Sarah Archer: Speaker #Humour #Mindset #Personaldevelopment #Presentations #Publicspeaking #Podcasting Education #Network #Pitch

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Business Book publisher and business author Alison Jones said “for business book writers a signature talk changes the game.” Arel Moodie, Professional Speaker, Disney Show Host and Founder of Talkadot said: “If you feel like you are not getting booked enough. You need a signature talk. If you feel like you are constantly chasing clients and they aren't chasing you. You need a signature talk. If you feel like you just need to be given a chance but keep feeling like the best-kept secret in your niche... You need a signature talk. A signature talk is something that all the greats have, and everyone who is frustrated with their speaking career doesn't.“ And I say: “get the right signature talk, and you can convert 40% or more of your audience into action authentically and with class!” That’s what I want to share about today … what a signature talk is, what the ingredients are, and your first steps to creating one. Enjoy! If you'd like to watch the video of the episode, you can do that here : What you’ll learn: Why you need a signature talk Some examples of great signature talks What a signature talk is and isn’t The three key ingredients of a signature talk How to make your message resonate with your audience The Big Idea of your talk and what it should do. Your roles in relation to making your signature talk a success. And more!! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker Resources: Free Resources to Get You Into Action: Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk [Free Download] The Five Levels of Pain (Identify the Trigger to Get Your Audience into Action) https://www.saraharcher.co.uk Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc . Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.…

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[Quick Tip] Does Your Idea have Enough Impact? - 302 13:07

πριν 18 weeks13:07

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“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” That’s a famous and overused quote from Maya Angelou - that really applies to speakers. Because people won’t remember your name or the exact words you say, but they will remember how your message made them feel. And that is what I want to talk to you about today. In this show I’m covering: What an idea with impact looks like. The checklist for idea success. What can get in the way of creating an idea that lingers. Some tips to help you nail your idea. Why it’s worth the effort to get there. Enjoy! If you'd like to watch the video of the episode, you can do that here : Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at sarah@saraharcher.co.uk and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker Resources: Message Monetisation Workshop Nicola S Morgan TedX Talk FREE RESOURCE - The 5 Levels of Pain FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage Take the Snackable Story Challenge https://www.saraharcher.co.uk Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc . Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.…

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How to Set Your Self Free and Be More You with Michelle Minnikin - 301 1:09:59

πριν 19 weeks1:09:59