Own the Microphone
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsPublic speaking is scary.
Bridgett McGowen is an award-winning international professional speaker and introvert who, when she was laid-off from her full-time job, decided to launch her own speaking business. She sits down with other professional speakers and communication experts to give you experts’ most coveted secrets for how to be confident and poised on the microphone. You will get inspiration for how to to show up and deliver a message people love.
If you want to get past your fears of public speaking and you want real strategies for how to own the microphone, then this podcast is for you!
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Live Up to Your Words
June 06, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes speaker, author, and founder of the Mental Conditioning movement, Elliot Allen. Bridgett and Elliot discuss hwo Elliot got to where he is today, understanding conversation, how Elliot uses his voice in his different careers, building your mindset, and more! 1:11 How did Elliot Allen end up in the speaking universe? 5:22 Advice to shy, introverted people. 11:20 How did Elliot Allen get into the speaking topic of mental fit...
Successes Impress, Failures Inspire
May 09, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutesDon’t wait for inspiration, you have to schedule it. You have to show up everyday with the expectation of a new idea. Travis Hardin is a leadership speaker and mentor to purpose seekers, and Travis believes that success is great, but failure is a true inspiration. Bridgett McGowen:https://www.bridgettmcgowen.com/ Guest: Travis Hardin LinkedIn https://www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/travishardin 2:12 How Travis Hardin get into public speaking and how he rejected it at first because of his first ...
People See You Before They Hear You
May 02, 2024 18:18 - 24 minutesFounder of Tish Times Networking and Sales provides tips and insights into her world of teaching small business owners, solo entrepreneurs, and sales professionals to increase income. Tish shares great advice and always remember "You are more powerful than you realize!" Bridgett McGowen: https://www.bridgettmcgowen.com/ Guest: Tish Times LinkedIn Twitter https://www.tishtimes.com/ 1:50 Profitable networking, maximizing networking experiences and having powerful self conversations 2:21 Wha...
Embrace Pain to Avoid Suffering and Gain Freedom
April 25, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutesBrian Bogert learned the hard way. That's why he implores others to do the same. Brian found true growth in challenging himself outside of his comfort zone. Bogert brings his personal story of growth and development into his presentations and believes embracing your inner vulnerabilities is an underutilized tool in the public speaking arsenal. Learn. Grow. Challenge. Repeat the cycle over again. Bridgett McGowen: https://www.bridgettmcgowen.com/ 1:54 How do you get everyone’s attention and t...
Use Negative Energy as a Springboard to Positive Action
April 18, 2024 19:03 - 28 minutesKevin is an expert in leadership development; Micro-prenerurship and small business start-up strategies. He is also a personal and professional branding coach and mentor. On today's episode Kevin and I discuss finding confidence in public speaking, what to do when technology fails or the unexpected happens and why the smallest details matter the most when it comes to public speaking. Kevin and I have a combined 60 years of professional speaking experience, so we have literally seen it all!...
Take Up Space
April 04, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes TWO guests from Vital Voice Training, Casey Erin Clark and Julie Fogh, who blend the toolbox of the professional actor with frameworks for embracing one’s speaking voice all over the country. Bridgett, Casey, and Julie discuss going out of your comfort zone, difficult audience members, common mistakes that speakers make, how to keep you audience engaged, and more! 1:00 How did Casey and Julie know they were able to empowe...
Speak Into the Language of the Listener
March 28, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award winning speaker, author and visionary strategist who is on a mission to inspire his audience to live out their god given purposes, and create credibility in the marketplace, Rob “YB” Youngblood. Bridgett and Rob discuss dealing with a difficult audience, YB's presentation topics, common mistakes that presenters make, why every speaker should have their own book, and more! 1:00 How did Rob “YB” Youngblood get into...
Practice As If It’s the Big Stage
March 21, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a street cop turned speaker with 23+ years supporting law enforcement, military, nurses and firefighters and helping them tell their stories, Dave Leath. Bridgett and David discuss how Dave because a speaker, tips for listeners who want to become speakers, audience connection, speaking as an introvert, and more! 1:00 How did Dave Leath get into speaking? 5:00 Presentation musts. 10:00 What is Dave Leath's favorite topic t...
Do It Afraid
March 14, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker with 20+ years experience in the tech industry who believes it is necessary to ensure greater accessibility with less barriers, Angela V. Harris. Bridgett and Angela discuss memorable moments in presentations, pumping yourself up, best practices for online presentations, memorable presentations, and more! 0:44 Speaking world and pageant world, hwo did Angela V. Harris get into speaking? 3:11 Advice for listeners...
Follow the Bread Crumbs
March 07, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an entrepreneur, women’s empowerment expert, and speaker who is passionate about motivating leaders to adopt social impact strategies for better profit, Anjani Amriit. Bridgett and Anjani discuss how being a corporate lawyer contributed to Anjani becoming a speaker, making the impossible possible, in person vs. virtual presentations, Anjani's book, and more! 0:37 How did Anjani Amriit get into the public speaking world? 2...
Get Your Brand Out There
February 29, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a visionary entrepreneur and leader with over 20 years experience in the healthcare, nonprofit, and startup industries Angelique Hamilton. Angelique Hamilton is the founder and CCO of Chique Group, and is a powerful woman who helps small businesses and startups uplift others. Bridgett and Angelique discuss being your true self, selling yourself, digital presentations, and more! 2:40 What does Angelique Hamilton normally s...
Get Your Greater
February 22, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an engineer and award winning author who wrote the book "Get Your Greater" about how he went from homelessness to greatness, Mark Shepard. Bridgett and Mark discuss how Mark overcame his past, how Mark got to where he is today, the topics he speaks on, and more! 1:50 How did Mark Shepard get to where he is today. 6:50 What is it that Mark speaks on? 13:20 What does MArk love about speaking? 15:14 What is the biggest chang...
Your Voice is Your Gift
February 15, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, author and owner of Women of Armor who helps thousands of women unhinge their mindset, Amanda Ewers. Bridgett and Amanda discuss pre show visits, pauses, practice, space and time management, common mistakes, and more! 1:00 What was Amanda doing before she became a professional speaker? 6:15 Visit the place you are going to be presenting before the presentation. 13:23 What does Amanda speak on? 15:55 Memorable p...
Instead of Running Away, Run To
February 08, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award winning author, philanthropist, podcast host, and speaker who empowers women leaders to build stronger connections and use their voices, Linnita Hosten. Bridgett and Linnita discuss how Linnita got her start in speaking, how speakers can gain confidence, practicing what you plan, dealing with nerves, and more! Check out Linnita Hosten's podcast: Excellence in Everything Live https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=...
No Excuses
February 01, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a first generation American, sign language interpreter, Author, and speaker known as the beneficiary best friend, with a unique approach to boosting self esteem, JO Welch. Bridgett and JO discuss how JO got into ASL and speaking, inclusion, presentation must haves, and more! Visit askjo.org 0:44 What does JO Welch speak on? 4:40 How did JO Welch get into ASL? 8:00 You will not reach 100 percent of the audience all the tim...
Practice That Vulnerability
January 25, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker and best selling author who provides strategies to support companies to build stronger leaders with a heathy work environment while incorporating vulnerability, Bonita Owens. Bridgett and Bonita discuss how Bonita got into speaking, understanding others, personal development, effective communication, a question for Bridgett, and more! 2:05 How did Bonita Owens know she was meant to be a speaker? 5:39 What does B...
Be an Activator
January 18, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes speak, author, and podcast host who lends her voice to help end sexual violence, and who is known as the visibility activator for individuals who want to increase visibility, Leah Forney. Bridgett and Leah discuss Leah's work in sexual assault awareness, having the gift of gab, sharing your story, how to activate your visibility, and more! 0:55 What topics does Leah Forney speak on and how did she get started? 4:10 Leah F...
Talk From Your Soul Place
January 11, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, artist and bold and humorous facilitator that connects deeply with her audiences and addresses raw and profound human experiences that shape humans, Jeanne Bessette. Bridgett and Jeanne discuss creativity, healing from trauma, not forcing engagement from your audience, being a female entrepreneur, and more! NOTES: Visit www.jeannebessette.com/speaking to book Jeanne for an engagement your audience will not soo...
Find Your Strength
January 04, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a keynote speaker who turns her restaurant experience into lessons, and whose main goal is to put untapped potential into motion, Dina Douvikas. Bridgett and Dina discuss how Dina got into speaking, uncovering others talents, sustainability, inner strength, and more! 0:48 Restaurant industry lifestyle into speaking career. 10:40 One of Dina's favorite presentations. 14:45 What can someone do to work on their inner strengt...
Give Them Everything You’ve Got
December 14, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an author, business coach, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker who is the founder of the I Wont Starve Academy, Jamar Washington. Bridgett and Jamar discuss how to make sure you give your audience what they are looking for, helping young men with their career development, support systems, and more! 0:50 What did Jamar Washington do before becoming a speaker? 5:18 What to do when you and the audience are not vibing. 8:...
Do the Work Behind the Work
December 07, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an intellectual property architect who works with clients to identify practices that enable them to maximize the impact of their wisdom and experience, Michael Hanegan. Bridgett and Michael discuss how to leverage what you know, dealing with nerves, putting in the work behind the work, experience reversal, and more! 0:50 How did Michael Hanegan become a professional speaker? 4:45 What is one of the biggest problems solved...
Stop Stalling and Start Standing Out
November 30, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes the creator of the come alive on camera tribe, and challenge success manager who helps you define your voice, Lisa Monette. Bridgett and Lisa discuss what is holding people back from speaking, confidence, how Lisa got into her line of work, strategies to break past speech anxiety, and more! 0:51 What exactly does Lisa Monette do and why does she love it? 4:30 Where does confidence come from? 9:35 How did Lisa get into her...
Let People Feel Who You Are
November 16, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Pharmacist and international public speaker, Chinelo Enwonwu. Bridgett and Chinelo discuss how Chinelo got her start in public speaking, confidence when it comes to speaking, dealing with mishaps during a presentation, and more! Visit chinelo.info for more information about Chinelo’s offerings. 0:55 How did Chinelo Enwonwu go from being a Pharmacist to being a public speaker? 4:00 Where does Chinelo's confidence come fr...
Be Approachable, Sociable, and Generous
November 09, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a teacher turned speaker who helps start ups get from A-Z, and creator of the company Flywheel Results, Rob Durant. Bridgett and Rob discuss how Rob became a speaker, Robs time as a teacher, his company, challenges when speaking, making sure the audience cares about your topic, being an introvert, and more! 0:40 How did being a teacher play a role in Rob Durant becoming a teacher? 8:00 Flywheel Results. 13:30 What is one ...
Have the Courage to Speak Up
November 02, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker with 20+ years consulting organizations while focusing on talent development and capital management, Cornelius Dowdell. Bridgett and Cornelius discuss how Neil became a speaker, learning into your expertise, changing your presentation based audience size, self employment, developing human interaction skills, and more! Visit https://www.thebestworkplace.com to learn about Cornelius and his team's offerings in the...
Minimize You, Maximize the Message
October 26, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a keynote speaker and founder of Emerging Excellence LLC whose goal is to help people understand that harnessing the power of change begins with how we think, Rickie Burney. Bridgett and Rickie discuss common mistakes that speakers make, how Rickie got into the speaking world, getting into Toastmasters, and more! To learn more about Rickie and his offerings, please visit https://www.emergingexcellencellc.com/ 0:50 What is...
Be Powerful, Be You Part 2
October 19, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutesThis week, part 2 of a 2 part episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a top leadership motivational speaker, best-selling author, and award-winning businesswoman who educates leaders and business women on influencing, impacting and inspiring others to increase profits, productivity, and positivity, Pegine Echevarria. Bridgett and Pegine discuss expressing yourself on stage, hand movements, communication your value, saying "yes I can", Pegine's time as a gang member, and more!...
Be Powerful, Be You Part 1
October 12, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutesThis week, part 1 of a 2 part episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a top leadership motivational speaker, best-selling author, and award-winning businesswoman who educates leaders and business women on influencing, impacting and inspiring others to increase profits, productivity, and positivity, Pegine Echevarria. Bridgett and Pegine discuss stage presence, the three core topics of speaking, presenting with others, advice for when you are on a panel, and more! Be sure to t...
Be Human, Not Perfect
October 05, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a public relations professional, executive coach and public speaker whose main goal is addressing gaps in presentation skills and preparing business leaders for the new normal, Rosemary Ravinal. Bridgett and Rosemary discuss Rosemary's early struggles, putting yourself out there, the importance of the opening and closing of your presentation, being authentic, and more! Visit https://rosemaryravinal.com/wp-content/uploads/...
Be Yourself
September 28, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a best selling author, keynote speaker, and startup investor with a passion for educating the public and leveling the playing field for women, Fran Hauser. Bridgett and Fran discuss nailing the opening and closing of your presentation, how to get ideas for keynotes, fireside chats, Fran's upcoming keynote presentation, and more! Visit www.franhauser.com to book Fran for a speaking engagement and to learn more about her of...
Stop Making Lemonade
September 21, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, coach, and facilitator, whose specializes in motivational and mental health topics with passions for supreme accountability, cultural competency, and lemons, Leesa Askew. Bridgett and Leesa discuss how Leesa got to where she is today, the fact that silence is ok, winning vs. losing, and more! S - Storytelling: Craft engaging narratives. P - Pauses: Use strategic silent breaks. E - Emotion: Connect through feeli...
Comfort Leads to Confidence
September 14, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker and author with years of experience learning and teaching the effective ways of communication and negotiation, Derek Lott. Bridgett and Derek discuss being a successful communicator, the importance of listening, focusing on 99% of the audience, being comfortable and confident, and more! Visit www.derekclott.com to book and connect with Derek. 0:45 What came first Derek Lott's life, being a negotiator or being a ...
Step Into Your Greatness
September 07, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an international, award winning speaker and Army Veteran that hosts transformational events for professionals Jesse Cruz. Bridgett and Jesse discuss speaking on what you know, the payoffs of speaking, incorporating life lessons into your presentations, and more! 0:52 How long has Jesse Cruz been a speaker and what are the topics he speaks on? 6:04 What is the best part of speaking? What is a favorite story to share with ...
Navigate Through a Lens of Inspiration
August 31, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a keynote inspirational speaker with 5 + years experience helping listeners make it past every day struggles, Scotty J. Prendergast. Bridgett and Scotty discuss Scottys speaking topics, must haves, knowing your audience, takeaways, being true to yourself, and more! Visit www.scottypinspiration.com to book Scotty for speaking engagements and to learn about his coaching options. 1:00 Has Scotty J. Prendergast always been a...
Confidence and Collard Greens
August 24, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes founder and CEO of Nostalgia: Black, and freelance writer whose core business model is preserving black cultural history, Deah Berry Mitchell. Bridgett and Deah discuss how Deah got to where she is today, the topics Deah speaks on, AHA moments, their time as college roommates, and more! Visit www.deahberrymitchell.com to book Deah to speak. 4:20 Confidence. How does look factor into a speaking event? 10:20 What does Deah ...
Own Your Power
August 17, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an outspoken speaker, professor, author and mentor with over 20 years experience helping audience members use creative solutions to find exceptional results, Ginnette Baker. Bridgett and Ginnette discuss being relatable to audience members, dealing with difficult audience members, over coming many obstacles, the power of adaptability, and more! Visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnette-baker-7338893/ to connect with Ginn...
Dominate the Mic!
August 10, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, trainer, mentor, author and military veteran who is considered Americas #1 life Trainer with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and organizations maximize potential, Dr. Will Moreland. Bridgett and Dr. Will discuss speech presentation, power of choice, difficult audience members, confidence, and more! 1:00 How did Dr. Will Moreland get into public speaking? 4:30 Presentation musts. 10:00 Favorite t...
Commit to Tell the Truth
August 03, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker with 20+ years in the training, learning, and talent development industries, whose goal is to share the impact of learning while measuring the impact of training, learning and development, Kevin M. Yates. Bridgett and Kevin discuss impacting the audience, the impact of learning, what Kevin presents on, and more! Visit www.kevinmyates.com to book Kevin M. Yates who's known in the global training, learning, and ta...
Question, Connect, and Present Like a PRO
July 27, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a powerhouse on keynote stages and training arenas with 25 years plus experience speaking on sales, leadership, communication and negotiation skills Paul Bramson. Bridgett and Paul discuss the benefits of great questioning skills, listening skills, not making assumptions, good vs. great presentations, and more! Visit www.paulbramson.com to book Paul for a high-energy speaking engagement and to engage his team for training...
Dance Through the Discomfort
July 20, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, CEO and award winning diversity and inclusion leader, and her best friend, Simone E. Morris. Bridgett and Simone discuss what speaks success, tech checks, Simone's speaking topics, and more! To schedule Simone for a high-impact DEI speaking engagement, visit www.simonemorris.com, and to engage Simone and her team for coaching, consulting, or training in the areas of DEI and inclusive leadership, visit www.simon...
Tap Into the Heart Space
July 13, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an author and speaker who travels the world speaking of women's leadership and advancement,Betsy Myers. Bridgett and Betsy discuss Betsy's favorite topic to speak on, the "heart space", the ABC's of speaking, how to deal with presentation mishaps, and more! Visit https://betsymyers.com/ to learn more about Betsy and to get her on your stage. 1:19 How did Betsy Myers get into the public speaking world? 5:00 What would Bets...
Be Authentically You
June 29, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a former police officer and current keynote speaker who travels the world spreading the word speaking on how past tragedy can help you share a new perspective on life, rebirth, and transformation, Jason Schecterle. Bridgett and Jason discuss Jason's accident in the line of duty, how he got to where he is today, memorable presentations, Visit https://burningshield.com to learn more about Jason and to get him on your stage...
The Virtual Facilitator’s Guide
June 22, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes the owner of the effective virtual presentation space who helps organizations achieve success with virtual learning platforms, Cindy Huggett. Bridgett and Cindy discuss how Cindy got to where she is today, public versus virtual presentations, and more! 1:00 How did Cindy Huggett get to where she is? 3:00 Biggest missteps that presenters make. 6:12 Complications when it comes to public speaking. Public vs. virtual presenta...
Slide Deck Do’s and Don’ts
June 15, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award winning speaker, best selling author, CEO, and facilitator with over 20 years experience, Diana Howles. The focus of this episode, part four of a four part series, is visuals when it comes to presentations. Bridgett and Diana discuss when it is necessary to have a slide deck, environment, audience connection, online presentations, and more! 1:46 Do you have to have a slide deck when it comes to presentations? 12:...
Filter Out the Fillers
June 08, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award winning speaker, best selling author, CEO, and facilitator with over 20 years experience, Diana Howles. The focus of this episode, part three of a four part series, is how to limit the use of filler words during a presentation. 5:10 Vocalized pausing. 13:10 Project your voice. 15:32 Learned language, is it necessary? Check out Diana's book "Next Level Virtual Training: Advance Your Facilitation" on amazon. Lis...
No Need for Speed Speaking
June 01, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award winning speaker, best selling author, CEO, and facilitator with over 20 years experience, Diana Howles. The focus of this episode, part two of a four part series, is what to do when you are told that you speak too fast in your presentations. 3:00 Energy and anxiety. 6:40 How do we fix the speed problem? 11:40 Inserting pauses. 18:00 Reading out loud. 21:45 What else can we do in order to slow down speeches? Chec...
Delivering Effective Intros and Outros
May 25, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award winning speaker, best selling author, CEO, and facilitator with over 20 years experience, Diana Howles. The focus of this episode, part one of a four part series, is keeping the audience attention throughout the entire presentation. Bridgett and Diana discuss introductions and conclusions, establishing credibility, circling back to certain points, how to end the presentation, and more! Check out Diana's book "Nex...
More Ideas for Navigating the Nerves
May 18, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Speaker, Senior Professional Educator, and Director of Education, Robert Onorato. The focus of this episode, part four of a four part series, is how to deal with nervousness when it comes to a presentation. Bridgett and Robert discuss what to do if you are nervous, nerves vs. anxiety, technical difficulties, and more! 1:58 Nervousness helps you be ready. 10:20 What do you need for your presentation? Specific microphones...
5 Ways to Live Dangerously (While Delivering a Presentation)
May 11, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Speaker, Senior Professional Educator, and Director of Education, Robert Onorato. The focus of this episode, part three of a four part series is what makes a presentation great. Bridgett and Robert discuss making sure that the right message is spread to the audience, communication with the event organizer, logistics, AHA moments, and more. 2:24 What makes a great presentation? 6:30 Audience size. 11:20 Logistics. 21:42...
Honest Talk About Audience Turn-Offs
May 04, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Speaker, Senior Professional Educator, and Director of Education, Robert Onorato. The focus of this episode, part two of a four part series, is how to keep an audience interested in the presentation, and the things to avoid in order to not turn the audience off. 2:!0 What is the quickest way to turn off and audience? 5:35 How am I going to get the best out of this, even if it is not going to be my best presentation? 9:0...