It might be the very first time to get booked to speak but there's no need to look like a newbie.

You never want to say yes to any speaking opportunity, but how can you determine if you're a good match for the audience. This month's LIVE training we dive into the topic of pre-event meetings.

What you'll learn:

• The importance of arranging pre-event meetings to determine if this audience is a good fit for one of your presentations
• What questions to ask before saying yes
• How to share with the organizers what to expect next and your process for each speaking event

***Learn more and Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS

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Turn nerves and the fear of public speaking into a powerful tool for growth.

Grant Vermeer was just another storyteller until a parent’s club asked him to speak, only 2 ½ weeks before the event. He didn’t know where to start, but with coaching, he transformed his anxiety into a signature speech that opened doors he never expected. This episode pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to work one-on-one with a speech coach and how your story can make an impact, even if you think you’re not ready.

Inside, you’ll discover why showing up and sharing your story matters. Learn how coaching isn’t just about writing a speech, it’s a deep dive into mindset, clarity, and turning raw experience into polished confidence. Even with butterflies in your stomach, you’ll see how preparation and adaptability lead to standing ovations—and future bookings.

• The coaching framework that transforms self-reflection into a compelling message, so your story resonates every time you step up to speak.
• How to tailor your speech for different audiences and world events, so you stay relevant and memorable.
• Why a signature speech is your new content goldmine, so you can create LinkedIn posts and podcast talking points without extra stress.

Take action. Your audience is waiting.

Grant Vermeer's Academy Insider website: https://www.academyinsider.com/

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Get Ready to learn a few speaking tips that will make you look like a pro, even if you haven't spoken to that many audiences in the past. These tips might surprise you, and they're from my 25+ years of sipping on stages.

Today's Speaker Circle Community Call:

• Making eye contact and acknowledging the folks in the back of the room first during
• What foods to avoid the night before and other tips to stay well hydrated
• Why white is always a bad idea for photography and video reasons
• Plus more public speaking tips to help you look and feel confident

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When you're ready to up your speaking and communication game, book a call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/executive-presence

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Most people load their presentations like a messy dishwasher; random, chaotic, and hoping everything will come out clean.

Structure isn’t only for engineers and dishwashers. It’s the secret sauce that separates forgettable speeches from ones that spark action and keep audiences engaged.

Learn how to put each piece of your presentation in the right spot, so your ideas land powerfully and your audience remembers you. The right structure can turn your speech from scattered to persuasive—unlocking bigger opportunities and real results.

• How to build your presentation in a way that makes each idea shine, so your audience leans in and listens.
• The exact science behind speech architecture, so you stop guessing and start connecting.
• Where to share your authority, so people sit up and take notes.
• The importance of timing your call-to-action, so it activates your audience at the perfect moment.

Arrange your speech with intention, and watch your influence skyrocket, because being in demand isn’t about luck, it’s about loading your message right.

*** Book an Executive Presence call at https://speakandstandout.com/Executive-Presence

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***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS

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During this live coaching session, our guest Lisa Boehm of LisaKBoehm.com, is finishing her 2nd book. She wants ideas and tips on how to get the book in more hands and possibly position her as the one to book for those keynote positions.

Ep 173 is mentioned in this episode: Behind the Scenes from Beginning to End with an Insurance Company

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***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****

Shedding your old self can be the most powerful move you make this year.

This episode takes a fresh look at the Lunar New Year and how the Year of the Horse can inspire you to move forward with energy and purpose. Laurie-Ann Murabito shares how personal reflection and letting go of the past has shaped both her life and her work.

You’ll hear real stories about growth, challenges, and the surprising impact of simple questions. Discover how being fully present, just like a galloping horse, can change the way you show up in your career and your personal life.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How reflecting on what you need to “shed” can help you drop what no longer fits, so you can grow into who you want to be
• The value of focused energy and presence, so you reach your goals without distraction
• Ways to blend personal development with your professional life, so both can flourish together
• Why giving yourself permission to be authentic attracts the right opportunities, so you stand out and make an impact
• How journaling on powerful questions reveals your next steps, so you feel clear on where you’re heading

Leave behind who you were, step into who you’re meant to become—and gallop toward your finish line.

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Great teams know that ownership is what truly sets them apart.

Great teams aren't made, they're built through intentional behaviors, support, and true self-care. The conversation sheds light on Patrick Veroneau’s newest book, revealing secrets behind lasting engagement and the game-changing difference between accountability and ownership.

You'll hear about real-life examples, from workplace dynamics to family relationships, showing how small changes compound into powerful results. Whether you're a leader, teammate, or looking to improve any group, this episode delivers tangible strategies anyone can use.

• The difference between accountability and ownership, so you can understand why true engagement and success comes from within.
• Why support and celebration must come before challenge, so you can motivate your team for real growth.
• The 1% drift concept, so you recognize how small habits make or break both teams and personal goals over time.
• How self-care directly affects your ability to contribute, so you avoid burnout and deliver your best consistently.
• Simple tips to grow empathy, so you build bridges and deep trust with your group.

Build better teams, stronger relationships, and unlock your hidden potential, because greatness starts with how you show up.

***Patrick Veroneau's website: https://emeryleadershipgroup.com/

***Resources from Patrick: https://emeryleadershipgroup.com/resources

Links & Resources:

If you’re looking for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together.

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Being positioned for that next big opportunity doesn’t happen by accident, it’s engineered through strategic networking.

If you’re tired of being overlooked for promotions and want people talking about you (for all the right reasons), this episode is for you. Discover how leaders build their reputation without endless coffee chats or corporate games. It’s time to network with purpose, boost your executive presence, and get visible—without working any harder.

Learn exactly how to use speaking opportunities to collapse the timeline to your next promotion. Find out why strategic networking is about meaning, not meetings—so that decision makers see you as a peer, not just another applicant.

• The seven major benefits of strategic networking—and how each one propels your career, so you stop getting passed over
• How visibility replaces random meetings—so you’re seen by decision makers who matter
• Position yourself as a peer through powerful speaking, so you’re referenced, remembered, and respected
• Attract job opportunities before they’re posted, because people refer YOU when you’re not even in the room
• Build a bulletproof personal brand that supports your career—even if your company restructures overnight

Stop chasing visibility. Start creating it every time you speak.

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