If you were handed a mic and 5 minutes to share your message, could you do it? Would you be able to distill your story– the things that have made you, YOU, into those few precious moments?

That was the exact situation today’s guest was in when she was presented with the opportunity to compete at Speaker Slam. This was a shock even to her, as she has JUST made the decision to finally act on her long time goal of becoming a speaker!

In this conversation, she shares her personal journey on how she worked hard to hone her speaking skills and took action to own her dream. We dive into the importance of practicing and getting feedback from peers, how investing in yourself can push you forward to your goals, and most importantly how you can distill your story into one powerful core message that can move your audience.

Episode Highlights:

• Penny’s journey from working on her speaking skills to becoming the winner of Speaker Slam
• How investing in yourself (AKA joining...

You've heard me say it again and again —

A stage is simply a platform to share your message. 

But when you have big dreams of speaking on big stage, it can feel a little daunting and out of reach.

You keep asking yourself how do I get my message out there while making an impact? How can I start showing up for my people while getting more tangible and relevant results to grow my business?

– and that's exactly what we're going to tackle in today's episode.

I’ll break down the 10 stages that  are available to you RIGHT NOW to speak (some will be familiar, some will be outside the box but ALL of which puts YOU and YOUR MESSAGE in front of MORE PEOPLE.) 

So if you have a dream of speaking one day and making a bigger impact, let this episode be the fire under your focus and a nudge for you to take action.

Episode Highlights:

• What happens when you don’t speak enough on “stages?”
• Leveraging your voice to reach and connect more with your...

I finally get to introduce you to my new business partner, Emily Hall! She’s a THREE time guest of the show, but this is the first official appearance since announcing The Speaker Co this summer.

If you’re like me– super curious and intrigued by what other business owners think about– then you’re going to LOVE this unscripted convo where we take you behind the scenes to how we got here, where we’re going next and what YOU can expect moving forward.

Episode Highlights:

• Why Emily and I decided to jump into a business bed together
• How our communication differences work together (and how we’ve adjusted) 
• The extremely unique superpower we share that most think would be a disadvantage
• The 3 Cs that are fundamental to our business
• Our Business Building Values
• And what you can expect from The Speaker Co moving forward

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Speaking on stages is something that can happen much sooner than you think as there are more virtual stages available to business owners than ever. Podcast interviews, live streams, virtual summits, etc.

So the question is — where do you start?

If I were to start today from scratch building my online business through speaking there are FIVE core areas I’d focus on and I’m sharing them with you. 

So whether you’re just getting started with crafting your message or you’re looking to be more effective when you show up— today's episode will help you: 

• intentionally get on the RIGHT stages
• put yourself in front of your ideal customers
• gain credibility & position yourself as an authority
• build an engaged audience who wants to work with you.

Episode Highlights:

• The top mistakes to avoid when choosing your speaking topic
• Where to focus to increase your effectiveness when finding stages
• Swipe my DM pitch script to book your first or...

One of the best ways to get better at public speaking is to do it. But most people only practice when they are in front of a live audience (or are too terrified to get started). Wouldn't it be great if you could practice more often? Or find a low stakes way to build your confidence? Cue: live video.

Live video on social media is an unexpectedly useful tool for developing confidence and skill with public speaking. Not to mention video a fire strategy that connects you with your audience.

That is why in today’s episode I’m sharing with you the five ways that will help you redefine your leverage live video to become a magnetic speaker on any stage. 

Episode Highlights:

• Why going live is the best move for any kind of speaker
• How video accelerate your on stage skills
• The difference between live video as a strategy versus a tactic for your business
• Five specific ways live video can help you become a magnetic speaker (plus some tips to uplevel your speaking skills)

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This week you’re getting TWO speaking coaches in one episode! For the first time EVER on the show, I’m sharing my mic with my “competitor” to bring you the most amazing conversation on all things speaking, storytelling and the five stage languages YOU must master to become magnetic on stage.

You’re going to be obsessed with today’s guest: speaking coach, storytelling and communication expert— Mike Ganino.  So whether you're a first time-speaker or a seasoned speaker, this episode is going to make you laugh… and take ALL the notes. I’m advance— you’re so welcome ;)

Episode Highlights:

• The ‘unexpected, but now it totally makes sense’ journey on how Mike became a speaking coach
• Discover this big contributor to boring talks (and how to fix it) 
• How to balance stories and facts in your content
• The recipe for more powerful stories 
• The Five Stage Languages to master to be more memorable...

Understanding the importance of visibility is crucial for an online business because it allows you to be found by people who are looking for the services you provide.

I’m sure that you want to get more eyes on your offers because you have something in this world that can help other people and you know that is up to you to be the advocate for that and to shout loud and clear to tell people about what it is that you do so that you can help them.

Episode Highlights:

•  What exactly is Visibility 
•  Does it really make a difference in your online business (aka should it be on your priority list?)
•  WHY is showing up difficult for so many people?
•  How personal do you need to get when you show up as a personal brand?
•  Plus where should you start to gain some traction with it (check out my ORE Challenge)

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A year ago I connected with a presentation designer on Instagram. She had a successful design agency offering done-for-you webinars, keynotes and courses. We were both expanding our referral network and quickly realized that…

We lived just FIFTEEN MINUTES apart and shared the same “get out of the house and work in a cafe” spot. So obvi, we met up IRL!

We talked “Talk” shop and instantly connected over our shared path from corporate healthcare.

We both planned big ass conferences and seminars.

We both transitioned to creating stage content for those events.

Emily doubled down as a ninja designing presentations that got results.

And I stepped into the spotlight and became magnetic with a mic (you know how that’s been going )

At the risk of sounding super dramatic…

ONE FRIDAY BRUNCH CHANGED. IT. ALL.

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We know that building our email list is important but let’s be real—growing it is never as easy as we'd like it to be especially when we’re trying to grow organically. 

Tune in on today’s episode as I uncover four specific reasons why your list isn’t growing (and what you should do to get more traction). So if yours is growing painfully slow or worse, it’s been crickets on your list, it could be because you’re making one or more of these mistakes.

I hope you enjoy this week’s quick but tangible conversation to help you be more intentional with your strategy and get you results.

Episode Takeaways and Key Highlights:

• Why having an email list and growing it is important
• The difference between audience engagement and list growth (and where you might be stuck)
• The trap many entrepreneurs fall into when they get excited about learning about business growth (and how it negatively impacts your audience growth
• Why focusing on your...

Wooooo! You landed a podcast interview—congratulations! Whether this is your first podcast appearance or your 20th, you're probably wondering what you can do to maximize your ‘onstage’ moment and ensure you sound good in the interview! 

Or maybe you’re seriously freaking out with nerves wondering how you can gracefully cancel ← that’s totally normal if this is your first time, but don’t you dare decline that invite because I’ve got you covered!

Get ready for this masterclass of an episode! 

I’m sharing EXACTLY what to do before, during, and after every podcast interview to fully leverage this opportunity for your business (or at least calm your nerves so you can show up and deliver mildly coherent sentences)

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