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Feb 2021
49m 21s

085: Peter Hopwood | How To Command Your...

Greg Rice
About this episode

During your talk about a story you thought is so incredible and compelling that it will move your audience to tears, you found yourself talking to hundreds of uninterested heads. The people at the back seem like they’re having a fun chatter. Those in the middle can’t take their eyes off their phones. Among the people at the front that you can easily see, only a handful seem interested, and you feel that their interest is not even genuine. 

After the talk, you wondered: “What went wrong?” Peter Hopwood, a global speaking coach, and seasoned speaker joins us in this episode to share the science and art of public speaking. Many factors make or break a story, but the most significant among them is emotion. How to deliver an emotion that will catch and keep the attention of the people in front of you? 


Tune in! Get right into the episode and learn from Peter how to command your audience!


In this Episode:


[00:01 - 06:30] Opening Segment

  • Boost your EQ by 10% and your sales by 20%!
  • Free e-course link below
  • I introduce and welcome Peter Hopwood
  • His road to being a seasoned speaker 


[06:31 - 16:11] The One Thing You Should Provide As Speaker

  • Listen to Peter’s tips to prepare for your talk 
  • The importance of self-awareness
  • No one will and should listen to you unless you give this…
  • Find out here
  • Doing something many times doesn’t mean you’ll get better at it
  • Peter explains


[16:12- 26:55] Body Language and Micro Expressions 

  • How to deal with fear according to Peter
  • Peter breaks down the power of body language and micro expressions 
  • Every part of your body can tell something 


[26:56 - 37:17] The Heart of Storytelling  

  • Why you should pay attention to your tone 
  • How you deliver your message is another message in itself 
  • What is considered the heart of storytelling?


[37:18 - 46:38] The Confidence of a Speaker

  • The conversation that left you with the most impact
  • A conversation with a person who asked him for mentorship 
  • What communication skill would you have wanted to learn sooner?
  • Being confident 
  • The best communicator you know
  • Peter didn’t mention a name but he shared what makes a great communicator


[46:39 - 49:25] Closing Segment

  • How to find Peter
  • Links below 
  • Final words from me



Tweetable Quotes:



“It’s not just about the story you’re telling...It starts with the story in your head about yourself.” - Peter Hopwood


“The more you do something, the more confident you get at it.” - Peter Hopwood



Resources Mentioned: 


  • FREE e-course to master body language and micro-expressions to boost your EQ by 10% and sales by 20%. Check it out here
  • The Behavior Panel

 


Email hello@peter-hopwood.com to connect with Peter or check out his LinkedIn and Twitter pages. Watch out for their new website!




You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Join The Communication Nation and learn from others in the community. Feel free to email me at gregrice79@yahoo.com, I’d love to hear from you!


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