Before your event, get as much information as possible. It's time to get organized. Pull out your calendar and start setting goals from here to there. Start by gathering all the facts. Please use the checklist provided in this lecture!

Right now you are thinking about YOU... Your nerves and fear of being judged, but this opportunity is all about your audience. What’s in it for them? How can your presentation make an impact on their lives? Watch and see why this single realization is the secret to your success.

You are being given a chance to be on stage in front of an eager audience.  Isn’t that terrific?!  So, take a moment and think about what you want the audience to KNOW.  What do you want the audience to FEEL?  What do you want the audience to DO after your talk is over?  Try and simplify this idea to some key points that will be easy for your audience to remember. Use the worksheet attached and map it out now!

We ALL have negative thoughts. They’re a part of life. But here’s the thing… negative thoughts drain our energy and zap our personal power. Let’s put an end to that now, shall we? Use the worksheet attached to help you get started!

I’m devoting a video on this topic because I believe in the power of intention. In order to create what you want in life, you need to see it and then take deliberate action toward it. Your fuel is your relentless positive attitude. Now, I know that sounds challenging and it is, but trust me when I say that your energy is everything. Just think about it… When you are frustrated, you drain your energy. You create a mental fog and a physical stress, and frankly, it just makes everything more challenging. When you have positive energy, you are in flow and you will accomplish more with a lot less energy. Doesn’t that sounds great? Really focus on the positive affirmation you identified in the previous lecture. Commit to your calendar deadlines. Meet each action as planned, and you will see the fruits of your efforts. It’s that simple.

There’s nothing like accountability to keep you on track. Right now the only person who knows you are taking this course is you. Am I right? So, here’s the way to fast track your success. Go find a friend and enlist their help. Share your deadlines. Set up some practice sessions in advance. Ask someone to look over your deck. DO. IT. NOW.

For the most part, facts are boring. We can Google just about anything, so use facts to highlight an idea, but make us remember what you are saying by telling a great story. There are so many ways to experience great storytelling on stage. Here's how to become an awesome story-teller.

You never know when you are going to bump into a person you really want to speak to and impress. Surprise elevator ride with your boss?  A client calls for an update? You are dying to share your big idea at the all company retreat?  So, prepare for the unexpected.  Here is a quick guide to help you organize your thoughts under pressure. Use the worksheet attached to help you get PREPPED!

My favorite structure for outlining what you wish to say is something I call THOUGHT BUBBLES. Each thought bubble represents a big, juicy idea that your audience can visualize and understand easily.  The more the storyteller can really see and feel the thought bubbles, the more the audience will see and feel them too!

Use your script for preparation, but practice speaking the main ideas of what you wish to convey, so you can make your speech as conversational as possible. When you do, your audience will feel like they are getting to know YOU and that’s what builds memorable presentations.

Less is more! Images should merely support what you are saying, but YOU should be the most dynamic person in the room. Clean, simple and spare slides should be your best rule of thumb.

While I know it may be tempting to “wing it” when you get on stage, chances are you will ramble on instead of delivering a confident and clear message.  Please use the worksheet attached to see my favorite do's and don'ts!

It’s a good idea to think about what you will wear when you are in front of an audience. The truth is, your clothes tell a story and you want to give careful consideration to what story you are sharing.  In the attached worksheet, you see all my best suggestions for choosing an ideal outfit. When you take the time to dress appropriately, style your hair and even wear a touch of make-up so they don't see you sweat, you'll be on your way to wowing the crowd.

Your voice is an instrument and like any instrument, the more you practice and play, the more expressive you become.  So, how to you train your voice so you your audience can understand every word and actually enjoy hearing the sound of your voice?  It’s easy with these simple steps. 

Have you ever noticed that when you are speaking with someone you know and like, you are never, ever thinking about what your hands are doing?  It’s true.  You are simply engaged in the conversation, effortlessly connecting. Now, wouldn’t that be lovely if that’s how you felt every time you spoke on the stage? Well, you can… with practice. 

Dynamic, confident body language is as simple as allowing yourself to be YOU. When you are connected to your LOVE of your subject matter and your INTENTION to inspire your audience, your good energy radiates from you.

It’s completely normal to be nervous before you go on stage.  But nervousness is really only heightened energy…It’s neither good or bad.  But if you have too much energy, it makes it that much harder to be present and grounded while you are delivering your presentation. Here are some of my favorite methods to calm down and relax before I start speaking in front of an audience.

It's perfectly normal to feel nervous, but I'm happy to report that I have some surefire strategies for calming yourself down. In this video you'll discover some remarkably simple techniques that calm you down, get you grounded and help you think more clearly. Try them for yourself!

Your presentation begins the moment you walk into the building. If you have done your work, you are prepared. You need to review your notes. Instead, take those pre-speaking moments to connect to you audience. Greet them, Introduce yourself. Go grab a drink of water and say hello to a stranger. You will create that positive energy with the audience by being warm and engaging right from the start.

Now, before you start yammering on about all the things you wish you did better… STOP. You did it. I bet it went better than you thought! I bet you are surprised by just how much fun it was to be on that stage commanding all that attention. GOOD FOR YOU! Take a moment and celebrate, my friend. You deserve it.

Let’s make the most out of this presentation, shall we? You shared your ideas in a new and exciting way. I bet some fine folks took notice. The presentation itself doesn’t need to be the end. Think about all the ways you might be able to leverage this new found visibility.

This course is for YOU. Please send me your questions and I'll gladly respond. This course is interactive, so I'll be adding content from time to time. Message me here, send me a video or post a comment. All are welcome!

Just a few words to boost your spirit. Here’s a new visualization exercise to help you stay calm + healthy. Happy to have you here… take care!

Activate your immune system and calm your mind. Close your eyes, relax your body and listen often. This guided visualization is yours to enjoy on-demand.