Own the Microphone

On 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 mom...

On 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 Ho...

On 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 P...

On 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...

On 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 vo...

On 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...

On 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 hear...

On 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 john@johnelzinga.com to receive hi...

On 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 H...

On 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...

On 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 tha...

On 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 s...

On 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 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! 1:2...

On 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...

On 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...

On 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 somethi...

On 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 h...

On 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 ne...

On 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...

On 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 di...

On 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 top...

On 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-...

On 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-20096...

On 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 n...