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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Episodes
Power to the Point: Slide Deck Do's and Don'ts
April 27, 2023 09:00 - 28 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 one of a four part series, is if a PowerPoint is necessary for a presentation or not. Bridgett and Robert discuss this topic and more! 3:00 Is a PowerPoint necessary for a presentation? 8:45 Slide design. 14:00 Presentation prep mishaps. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett ...
Your Confidence is Calling
April 20, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author, speaker, podcast host, global communications expert, and the founder of Clear Communications and Solutions LLC, Monique Russell. In the fourth and final part of the Monique Russell series, Bridgett and Monique discuss how to sound confident, while still sounding like yourself. 1:30 Is confidence a masculine thing? 9:30 A story from Bridgett. 14:00 Many people are in the same boat when it comes to beginning public ...
Engagement to the End
April 13, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author, speaker, podcast host, global communications expert, and the founder of Clear Communications and Solutions LLC, Monique Russell. In part three of the Monique Russell series, Bridgett and Monique discuss how to keep the audience engaged during your entire presentation. 2:30 Stop asking irrelevant questions. 12:00 The voice and the vision. 15:40 Questions to ask the audience. 21:00 P.S.A. Point Story Application. 30...
Dealing with Distractions
April 06, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author, speaker, podcast host, global communications expert, and the founder of Clear Communications and Solutions LLC, Monique Russell. In part two of the Monique Russell series, Bridgett and Monique discuss managing distractions that come from your audience, how to deal with mistakes that happen during your presentation, and more! 1:58 Handling distractions. 8:40 Dealing with chatty people who steal the show. 13:12...
Navigating the Nerves
March 30, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author, speaker, podcast host, and global communications expert who is the founder of Clear Communications and Solutions LLC, Monique Russell. Bridgett and Monique discuss how to avoid nerves before a speaking performance, sticking to your routine, and more! 2:30 How does Monique Russell deal with nerves? 6:50 You haven't heard the words. 16:00 Becoming familiar with your presentation room. Listen and Su...
Talk to the Heart
March 23, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, storyteller, and life leadership coach with over 45 years of experience, who helps leaders become the leaders that people want to follow, John Elzinga. Bridgett and John discuss how John got to where he is today, speaking on faith in God, the trials of life, and more! Email John at [email protected] to receive his eBook, A Way to Live and Lead, Thoughts About How Faith, Leadership, Culture, and Customer S...
Own the Moment
March 16, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an enthusiastic speaker, life coach, and two-time author who is dedicated to serving others, Bianca Chandler. Bridgett and Bianca discuss letting audience members know your worth, how they began speaking, topics they speak on, and more! Visit www.biancachandler.com to schedule a discovery call for her coaching programs. 2:05 How did Bianca Chandler become a lead singer of a band? 8:15 When did Bianca learn that she...
Start With Boldness
March 09, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an international keynote speaker with more than 50 years of experience, who has empowered thousands of organizations, and who energizes audiences with a message that is relevant, Edie Raether. Bridgett and Edie discuss the National Speakers Association, taking the correct steps in your speaking journey, Edie's speaking topics, and more! Visit Edie’s website to book her to speak: www.edieraether.com 1:11 How did E...
Nobody Expects You to Be Good
March 02, 2023 17:03 - 45 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes one of the top 50 hall of fame speakers in the world, and best selling author Chris Widener. Bridgett and Chris discuss moments that stick with you, presentation musts, common mistakes, and more! 1:00 Building confidence. 11:08 A moment that has always stayed with Chris. 13:45 Presentation must haves. 24:10 Common mistakes that speakers make. 35:40 A question for Bridgett. 42:20 One last tip on ho...
Put More Oomph Into Your Talk
February 23, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker and author who focuses on disrupted technology education with more than 14 years teaching experience, Rachael Mann. Bridgett and Rachael discuss Rachael's talking points, memorable moments, difficult audience members, technology in presentations, and more! 0:45 Rachael's podcast style. 3:40 What does Rachael mostly speak on? 6:28 Memorable moments. 10:40 Feedback. 20:00 Rachael Mann has not a...
Build Your Mindful Spacious Speaker Muscle
February 16, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an educational psychologist with more than 50 years of experience helping people experience mindfulness in more than 60 countries, Alan Carroll. Bridgett and Alan discuss mistakes that speakers make, timing when it comes to speaking, presentation must-haves, and more! Visit acamindfulyou.com Go to "Participant Resources" Click on "30 Day Mindful Journey" Enter this password: Pause 0:47 What stands out the most to Ala...
If Not Now, Then When?
February 09, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a motivational speaker and author who has reached more than 50 million listeners and who travels the world speaking about mental health and how to obtain your goals, Anthony White. Bridgett and Anthony discuss persistence, bringing your full self to a presentation, identity struggles, working towards your dreams, and more! 1:28 How did Anthony White get started speaking? 6:10 Stop the "what ifs'. 7:40 How did Anthon...
Look Your Best
February 02, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a fashion stylist and image consultant with 20+ years' experience from around the world, Shelley Golden. Bridgett and Shelley discuss how Shelley got into speaking, how to look your best on Zoom, catering to your audience, and more! Visit this link to get your free guide, "12 Easy Tips to Improve Your Lighting & Background on Zoom:” https://shelleygoldenstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/12-Tips-to-Improve-your-onli...
Image Is Everything
January 26, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award-winning public relations professional with more than 20 years' experience helping established experts stand out from the competition, Dr. Pam Perry. Bridgett and Pam discuss mistakes made creating your brand, researching yourself, finding an audience without social media, and more! 1:09 What does public relations have to do with public speaking? 5:28 Mistakes people make when trying to make their brand. 10:2...
Understand How You Are Showing Up
January 19, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a leader in the field of nonverbal communication and a nationally ranked athlete who uses her own personal skills to train listeners about business skills, Rachel Cossar. Bridgett and Rachel discuss nonverbal communication, presentation mistakes, how to deal with technical difficulties, dealing with the possibility of something going wrong, and more! 0:36 How did Rachel Cossar get started speaking in nonverbal comm...
Risk It All to Gain It All
January 12, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a former talent manager and entrepreneur with many brilliant clients and who works with others to build an empire from their expertise, Dr. Nicole Roberts Jones. Bridgett and Dr. Nicole discuss discovering your purpose, first impressions, establishing credibility, what you want the audience to walk away with, and more! Visit http://bankrollyourbrilliancebook.com/ for a free giveaway! 0:50 How Dr. Nicole Roberts J...
Playing Small Does Not Serve Anybody
January 05, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an international speaker who has delivered more than a thousand presentations in both English and Chinese, Jimbo Clark. Bridgett and Jimbo discuss how to embrace your talent, giving the audience what you want, international speaking, what Jimbo speaks about, and more! Visit innogreat.com to book Jimbo Clark to speak at your next event! 1:00 How did Jimbo Clark end up speaking, and how did he end up in Taiwan? 13...
You Have to Go There!
December 15, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a behavioral economist, and podcast host who is motivated by the vision that we can change the world one workshop at a time, Myriam Hadnes. Bridgett and Myriam discuss judgement from others, what Myriam speaks about, difficult audience members, challenges when it comes to speaking, and more! Get Myriam's 12 Steps Checklist to make workshops work at https://workshops.work/12-steps Connect with Myriam at https://neverd...
Share the Stage With the Audience
December 08, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and artist, Chris Bent. Bridgett and Chris discuss improv and adjustments, acceptance, making the next better than the last, confidence, and more! 0:45 How did Chris Bent get started as a public speaker? 8:!5 Being in the presence of someone that has accomplished your goals. 11:45 How did Chris make the transition to speaking during a pandemic? 16:22 What gave Chris his conf...
Make It Cool to Not Be Perfect
December 01, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author and real estate investor Adrian Smude. Bridgett and Adrian discuss learning from your failures, fears of public speaking, networking, and more! 0:48 How did Adrian Smude become a speaker? 4:35 What are some of Adrian Smude's greatest failures and greatest successes? 9:50 Toastmasters. 11:50 What is Adrian's favorite topic to speak on? 16:55 A question for Bridgett. 20:00 Speech introductions. 25:38 On...
Be 110% Committed and Make it Work
November 17, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award-winning speaker and author who is the CEO of Howles Associates, Diana Howles. Bridgett and Diana discuss in-person vs. online speaking, on-stage nerves, how to be confident on a stage, and more! Visit Diana's website, www.howlesassociates.com, and click the lightbulb on the bottom right of the page to get the Free On-Camera Tip Sheet for Presenting Virtually. 0:40 How did Diana Howles get into speaking? ...
Recognize Your Worth
November 10, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes the million dollar manifest coach, bestselling author, and international speaker who helps heart-centered women entrepreneurs become 6- and 7-figure business owners, James Valentine. Bridgett and James discuss how to start as a speaker, speaking your truth, knowing your worth, and more! Visit https://manifestmindsetcoach-20096382.hs-sites.com/website-page-book-a-session for a complimentary discovery call with James. Co...
Think Differently
November 03, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an entrepreneur who speaks to audiences around the world, helping them think, play, and pay differently, Les Adkins. Bridgett and Les discuss finding your passion, transitioning from in-person speaking to virtual, recommendations when it comes to virtual presentations, and more! Download Les's app @DigitalGift and send him a note on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn with a picture of your phone with you and his app. Les wi...
Do It at 3000%
October 27, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an international award-winning mentor, author, and web TV host who specializes in speaker training that believes in you until you believe in yourself, Trish Springsteen. Bridgett and Trish discuss being an introvert, your best speech being better than your last, making everything you say a presentation, and more! 1:45 How did Trish Springsteen become a motivational speaker? 12:35 What has Trish seen the best speaker...
Start With the Heart
October 20, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a motivational speaker with 15+ years experience inspiring students to succeed by unlocking their potential, a true example of overcoming the odds, Jason A. Dixon. Bridgett and Jason discuss being the best version of yourself, overcoming obstacles, getting comfortable with sharing who you are, and more! 1:50 A story that has stuck with Jason A. Dixon. 7:15 How does Jason get ready for a new presentation? 11:40 An ob...
Say "Yes" and Put Yourself Out There
October 13, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Certified Speaking Professional who loves to see the audience's eyes light up when they make a personal breakthrough, Steve Hughes. Bridgett and Steve discuss their favorite parts about speaking, being your natural self, trying new things to see reactions, and more! Visit https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/icCND8 to get the free report, "Psyching Yourself Up for Your Big Moment" Visit www.hityourstride.com to further c...
Bring the F.I.R.E.
October 06, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a 13-time international best-selling author who helps women put their mess into their message, Angela Brand. Bridgett and Angela discuss how to inspire the world while speaking, how to not hold back when speaking, mistakes that speakers make, owning the stage, and more! Visit www.angelabrandenterprise.com to further connect with Angela and to get the free eBook, 6 Qualities Every Female Speaker Needs to Be Transformation...
Connection Before Content
September 29, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an author with more than 35 years of virtual presentations, and 4,000+ hours of producing meetings under his belt, John Chen. Bridgett and John discuss engaging the audience, in-person vs. virtual speeches, speech must-haves, and more! Visit http://engagingvirtualmeetings.com/conference to get a free ticket to John's 5-day Engaging Virtual Meetings Conference 3.0. Visit https://engagingvirtualmeetings.com/shop/engaging...
Talk Into the Hearts and Minds of Your Audience
September 22, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an international speaker, author, coach, and podcaster whose mission is to inspire people to learn and grow in their lives, Kevin McNulty. Bridgett and Kevin discuss tech fails, speaking as the person you would want to see speaking, the importance of preparation, and more! 1:30 Technical failures during presentations. 5:30 Learn how to speak to the audience hearts and minds. 8:57 How does Kevin McNulty move his audi...
If You Are On the Stage, You Are the Expert
September 15, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a best-selling author who believes that no matter what life throws at you, there is a lesson to be heard or a story to be told, Eric M. Bailey. Bridgett and Eric discuss how Eric became a speaker, Eric's secret sauce to speaking, self experience, and more! 1:00 Did Eric M. Bailey always plan on becoming a public speaker? 3:00 What is Eric's "secret sauce"? 10:51 LL Cool J. 16:37 Using brain science to explain irra...
Ask Yourself "Is This My Jam?"
September 08, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a cancer survivor and author who finds that everything is belief-based and who created a coaching business to help people reset their beliefs, Trisch Heitz. Bridgett and Trisch discuss how Trisch got to where she is, past trauma, setting positive intentions for your day, missteps in presentations, and more! Check out the Trade Show University Podcast at https://tradeshowu.biz/ 1:00 What does Trisch Heitz normally speak...
Be Ready to Jump
September 01, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an entrepreneur and innovator who started 12 companies and who believes that innovation is about change and growth, Bob Roitblat. Bridgett and Bob discuss question and opinion, audience members getting stuck on certain topics, audience size, personal connection to audience members, and more! 0:48 Does Bob Roitblat get nervous before presentations? 7:10 The possibility of getting sidetracked during a presentation. 11...
Follow Your Voice
August 25, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker who believes that God placed purpose in everyone, Tanya J. Miller. Bridgett and Tanya discuss giving authentic answers, what to do if someone leaves a presentation, presentation do's and don'ts, and more! 0:55 What is one of the toughest parts about being a professional speaker? 3:00 What is a difference between Tanya J. Miller's first speaking event and her most recent one? 8:00 How does Tanya speak authe...
Be F.R.E.S.H.
August 18, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a mindset master chef who works with organizations to help people break through mental barriers and turn their aspirations into reality, Frank Kitchen. Bridgett and Frank discuss the joy of speaking, Frank's go-to speaking topics, common mistakes that speakers make, and more! 2:30 How did Frank Kitchen start speaking full time? 6:36 What does Frank usually speak on? What is the big aha moment? 8:30 F.R.E.S.H 12:30 ...
Rev It Up and Let It Fly!
August 11, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a world famous professional keynote speaker, seminar leader, and sales trainer who teaches people how to overcome objections, Ben Gay, III. Bridgett and Ben discuss how Ben accidentally became a speaker, knowing your script, how speaking changes lives, the power of personality, the fact that the show must go on, and more! 0:45 How did Ben Gay, III become a speaker? 14:10 How does someone deal with a hiccup in a presen...
Show Up and Speak Up
August 04, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a professional speaker and holistic confidence coach who uses her transformational life experiences to help women show up and show their power, Jenn Espinosa-Goswami. Bridgett and Jenn discuss the fact that your voice is powerful, speaking up, rookie mistakes that speakers make, different types of speakers, the power of storytelling, and more! Visit https://bit.ly/signaturespeak to get Jenn's free Signature Speech templa...
Make Uncommon Connections
July 28, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an author, podcast host, and speaker with more than 1,000 presentations under his belt and who is focused on helping people excel in their careers via connections, Thom Singer. Bridgett and Thom discuss confidence in your topic, uncommon connections, delivering someone else's content, trying new things, being the same on and off microphone, and more! Get in touch with Thom at www.ThomSinger.com 0:50 What is the #1 mist...
Find Your Concept + Outcome
July 21, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an author and speaker with more than 20 years of experience who is able to help you grow your business, Lois Creamer. Bridgett and Lois discuss narrowing your focus, making sure the audience knows your message, value, nervousness, and more. Contact Lois at [email protected] to get a free eBook on selling. 1:15 Yes/no when it comes to being a confident speaker. 5:50 Is there anything I need to know before a pr...
Your Voice Can Save a Life
July 14, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a radio personality, community organizer, and former vice president of the Kansas City Chapter of Black CEOs who is a mentor with practices that provide clinical and orthopedic massage therapy, Lorenzo Hughes. Bridgett and Lorenzo discuss misunderstandings when it comes to fatherhood as a divorced parent, how Lorenzo got into public speaking, speaking in your lane, and much more! Get in touch with Lorenzo at https://ati...
Speaking Is Not Just About Talking
July 07, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author, consultant, international speaker, and facilitator, Janice B Gordon. Bridgett and Janice discuss always being on your game, AHA moments, getting to the stage early, being confident in your own abilities, and more! Please visit https://scaleyoursales.co.uk/resources/ to gain free access to 11 eBooks. Connect with Janice at https://janicebgordon.com/ 1:30 "Real talk" when it comes to speakers. 4:50 Is it...
Get Out of the Way of Your Message
June 30, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a cultural communications author, founder, and CEO of "Bilingual America," Ricardo Gonzalez. Bridgett and Ricardo discuss departing from structure, the use of props, how to connect with your audience, and more! Contact Ricardo access to the first three scenes in Act I of To Belong or Not to Belong. ricardogonzalez.com bilingualamerica.com (help desk) 0:50 Ricardo Gonzalez got his start speaking in the church. 4:...
Make Real Shifts Happen
June 23, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award-winning, bilingual transformation mentor, self-love coach, best-selling author, and TV host who uses her spiritual assets to get you where you can be, Dr. Natalie Forest. Bridgett and Natalie discuss not following a system when it comes to speaking, speaking as a teacher, adjusting to negativity, leadership, "real speakers," and more! Visit https://bit.ly/NFReal101 for an interview/presentation explaining how ...
Believe You Have the Value
June 16, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a business leader, top 40 under 40 award-winning speaker, author, and educator with 60,000+ hours of speaking time, Dr. Wael Badawy. Bridgett and Dr. Wael discuss imposter syndrome, simple questions to ask your audience, giving the audience a reason to listen, and more! Connect with Dr. Badawy at Waelbadawy.com 0:50 Where did Dr. Badawy's confidence to speak come from? 14:54 What do you do if your audience differs in...
The Unspoken Really Matters
June 09, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes STEM professional, speaker, and trainer focused on helping people become the best communicator they can be, Pam Leinmiller. Bridgett and Pam discuss common missteps when it comes to presentations, the fact that you cannot change everything at once, asking the audience open-ended questions, many tips on how to own the microphone, and more! 0:40 How did Pam Leinmiller end up in the speaking world? 10:44 What is Pam's "s...
You Can Win Being You!
June 02, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an educator, author, and top college motivational leader who helps audiences realize that their goals and dreams are within reach, Mills Rodgers. Bridgett and Mills discuss how to get the audience involved in a presentation, bringing your own unique perspective, being a facilitator, finding your niche, and more! Visit www.successisaprocess.net and fill in the popup for access to Mills' books. 0:57 Mills Rodgers's pat...
Be You
May 26, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a trade show coach and podcast host with more than 30 years of experience who shares the secrets to success, Jim Cermak. Bridgett and Jim discuss the fact that every audience is different; the past, present, and future; getting the audience's attention, and more! Contact Jim for a free discovery call plus top 52 trade show tips. Website: tradeshowu.biz Email: [email protected] 1:36 Has Jim Cermak always been a co...
Speaking is an Act of Generosity
May 19, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes the president of Articulate Persuasion, best-selling author, classically trained actor, mentor and TEDx speaker who helps clients become influential and persuasive leaders, Monique Maley. Bridgett and Monique discuss dealing with tech fails, getting outside of your head, knowing your audience, and more! Visit www.articulatepersuasion.com to learn more and to connect with Monique. 0:50 How long has Monique Maley been a...
Strive to Be Excellent, Not Perfect
May 12, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes the founder and CEO of Crystal Clear Results LLC and a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. award winner who has 20+ years of experience serving senior leadership Fortune 100 companies and is an expert in enhancing overall well-being in workforce performance, Crystal Blackwell. Bridgett and Crystal discuss speaking from the heart, telling stories during presentations, having different generations in your circle, and more! Visit w...
Be in the Modality of Serving Your Audience
May 05, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes attorney, national entrepreneur, growth strategist, and CEO, Marcia Bench. Bridgett and Marcia discuss living your purpose through your work, sticking to what you know, having a sense of audience reaction, manifestation, and more! Visit https://transformationalthoughtleaders.biz/gift/ to get Marcia’s giveaway. 0:40 How did Marcia Bench become a confident speaker? 8:00 Biggest transition from presentation number 1 to ...
Be Super Bold
April 28, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutesOn this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an author and a comfortably speaking entrepreneur who offers a systematic way to build your confidence, Fred Joyal. Bridgett and Fred discuss finding the audience's "sweet spot" to draw them in, cultivating the superpower of boldness, what to do when things don't go your way, and more! Visit www.fredjoyal.com to download the first chapter of Fred’s book, Superbold. 1:09 Why does a moderator not read Fred Joyal's bio be...