Public Speaking, Confidence, Storytelling, Selling, Personal Brand, Career Advancement: Be In Demand

The best communicators aren't always the best speakers—they're the best listeners. Discover why pauses in conversation matter as much as the words themselves. Learn what sets truly engaging speakers apart from average presenters. Transform your thinking about corporate presentations, storytelling, and even failures from the stage. Dr. Michael Gerharz joins Laurie-Ann Murabito to discuss and challe...

Own your voice, speak with authority, and make a lasting impression Have you ever felt your words fall flat when introducing yourself or pitching your services? Whether you're networking, interviewing, or speaking on stage, how you communicate can make or break the experience. It's not just what you say, it's how you say it that matters. In this episode, we'll explore the art of speaking with conf...

Your comfort zone isn't protecting you, it's quietly making you weaker and costing you. We live in a world engineered for comfort. Air conditioning, instant everything, a soft landing for every little ache. And somewhere along the way we started treating discomfort like a malfunction to fix instead of the entrance fee for almost everything worth having. This episode unpacks why comfort is so expen...

Staying Quiet Is Quietly Costing You, and It's Compounding Like Debt When you stop speaking up, the rent doesn't disappear, it turns into debt, and debt charges interest. This episode breaks down what staying quiet is really costing you, why the gap between you and the visible people at work keeps compounding the longer you wait, and how to start paying it down in small, almost invisible payments...

Your comfort zone isn't protecting you. It's quietly making you weaker and costing you the growth, confidence, and momentum you say you want. We live in a world engineered for comfort: air conditioning, instant everything, a soft landing for every little ache. Somewhere, we started treating discomfort like a disease to fix instead of the admission fee for everything worth having. This episode unpa...

Success isn’t owned—it’s rented, and the rent is due every single day. Most people think one good effort is enough to coast for months or years. That’s not how it works. Keeping your edge at speaking, leadership, or even in your personal life, means you have to keep showing up, every single day. Great results are never guaranteed or permanent. The moment you stop putting in the work, you start fal...

Fine is forgettable, but unforgettable speakers get the opportunities everyone wants. Are you blending in with every other speaker in the room? Discover why simply being "fine" keeps you invisible and what you must do to finally stand out and get noticed. Uncover the little mistakes most speakers never see—and what it takes to become truly memorable. You’ll find out how to go beyond surface-level...

The biggest changes in your life rarely start with a dramatic leap. They start with one small, powerful step. Change can hit you when you least expect it. Sometimes, it sweeps you up in excitement, like starting a new job or planning a trip. Other times, it shakes your world and leaves you wondering, “Now what?” Discover how to move forward no matter what kind of change you’re facing, even if you...

If the word networking makes you want to run the other way, you are not alone. If networking feels awkward, transactional, or just not your thing, you've probably been doing it wrong. Not because you're bad at it, but because nobody ever showed you what strategic networking actually looks like for someone who wants to lead, not schmooze. In this episode, you're going to learn why avoiding networki...

***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ During this live coaching session, our guest Melissa Therrien , who knows she needs to get visible but is having trouble doing it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND ***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStan...

You don’t need more willpower. Your brain is doing exactly what it was designed to do. And once you understand this one thing, avoiding your goals will never feel the same again. Everything you do, every goal you chase, every habit you avoid comes down to one simple principle: pain vs pleasure. Your brain is wired to move toward what feels good and away from what feels uncomfortable. The problem i...

***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ During this live coaching session, our guest Susan Larkin of SusanLarkinCoaching.com , feels she rambles on, tells too many stories and trails downward with her voice. Ep 309 How to Use Your Podcast to Get Booked on More Stages and Ep 384 Training Your Nervous System for Success are both mentioned...

What if every time you step up to speak, it’s not your skills holding you back, but an old story from your past, replaying in your mind? That fear you feel about speaking up in a meeting or giving a big presentation didn’t appear out of thin air. Those bad memories have scar tissue, and your brain clings to them, trying to keep you safe, even though the danger is long gone. But you can rewrite the...

***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ During this live coaching session, our guest Emily Erb, has experience speaking on webinars and her own podcast. Today we uncover what her style of speaking is, so that she shows up as her unique self. Ep 384 is mentioned in this episode: Speak with Confidence on Demand: How to Train Your Nervous...

Trying to change your whole life at once only guarantees you stay exactly the same. Most people create marathon to-do lists at conferences or the start of the year—then achieve none of them. The secret isn’t in doing everything, it’s about tipping just one domino and watching the others fall. Small shifts lead to major changes, and that’s how success really happens. Focus on just one thing and giv...

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What can improv teach you about showing up powerfully in real life and business? Imagine stepping into a room with no script, no plan, and no idea what’s happening next. That’s improv. It’s nervous, unscripted, and liberating. Each moment is about responding in the now, while being fully present and real. You’ll leave comfortable with the unknown, trusting yourself to be resourceful in the moment....

***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ During this live coaching session, our guest Meg Pearson of Rebel Soul Media , shares her personal story and wonders how to use her story with her coaching and web design business. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND ***Sign up for your own FREE Spe...

When someone Googles your name, what shows up?  AI and SEO need to be working for you, not against. If you want to get booked as a speaker, reputation SEO is no longer optional, it's your silent ambassador online. Learn how your first impression is now made on Google’s front page, whether you like it or not. You’ll discover what to do when your search results fall flat, especially if you’re c...

You don’t need more time or another certification. Change starts the moment you decide. Stop waiting until you feel ready or for the “perfect” moment to come around. The opportunity to transform your life is right now. Hesitation means you’re letting it slip by. Maybe there’s a dream you keep on the back burner, or a goal you can’t stop thinking about. It’s time to let go of excuses and step into...

Most people think you have to be born a good speaker to step on stage and make an impact—but what if getting better is really just about putting in the reps? Listen in as John Lee Dumas, host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, shares how he struggled on his first stage and what pushed him to keep going. Get his take on why embracing failure, facing live audiences, and sticking to a mantra of ruthless focus...

Are you looking for tips to leverage public speaking in your business? If you're a coach, consultant, or service provider wondering ***How to pitch yourself for speaking opportunities? ***How to sell from the stage? ***How to get booked to speak? ***How to use organic lead generation? ***How to make money speaking? Then listen in on this live coaching session with Anita McKenna, where I help her u...

What if your next presentation didn't just inform but sparked trust and brought clients straight to you? Uncover what most speakers never realize: it’s not about how much you teach, but how you make your audience feel. Learn how simple shifts in your approach can turn every talk into meetings, referrals, and real leads who want more from you. You’ll see why sharing your story as the expert and usi...

***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ During this live coaching session, our guest Erinn Walcott Ph D. , has experience speaking, and is wondering how to get booked to speak and help doctorate students finish their Ph D. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *** 17 Magic Phrases for More Conversions is mentioned in this episode. Download your copy at https:/...

Your words matter. But so does how you deliver them. If you've ever stumbled through an introduction, gone blank when someone put you on the spot, or walked away from a conversation thinking why didn't I say that better — this episode is for you. Confidence in how you communicate isn't a personality trait. It's a skill. And it shows up everywhere: the boardroom, the stage, the networking event, th...