Aug 20
The Skill That Helps You Connect With Any Audience with Michelle Mills-Porter - 345
Most speakers spend far more time preparing their message than preparing to understand the people they're speaking to. And that can be an expensive mistake. In this episode, I'm joined by Michelle Mills-Porter, better known as The People Reader, to explore what it really means to ... Show More
1h 7m
Jun 2023
461 - How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">If the thought of giving a presentation in front of a group makes you break into a sweat, then this episode is for you. With a little work and perseverance, you can learn how to be someone every audience member ... Show More
19m 12s
Feb 2025
185. Say Less, Mean More: Craft Compelling Communication
How to captivate an audience and make your message stick.Pitches and presentations don’t fall flat because speakers aren’t prepared. For Guy Kawasaki, it’s because speakers miss the point. “If all you're trying to do is inform, you're not going to pull it off. You have to enterta ... Show More
18m 42s
The other day I had a talk planning call with a potential client, and he said: "I just want to get consistent results. Sometimes I start my talk and I can feel the energy shift, and I know I've engaged them. But other times, I just can't get their attention, and I want to understand how to do this consistently every time I speak." The truth is that grabbing ... Show More
<p>We’re constantly bombarded with competing images, messaging, and bids for our attention. That's why as communicators, it’s increasingly important to know what engages people.</p><p>In this episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a><e ... Show More