If you’ve been to this show a few times, you’ve heard me say in the intro that I want you to be the author of your own story. That statement has a double meaning. First, I like to think about our lives as a movie, where we can choose to be in charge of writing a large part of the script instead of allowing others to do it for us.

The second meaning is more literal. Sharing the experiences and wisdom you’ve accumulated over the years could be just the inspiration someone else needs to go out and do great things in the world.

In my conversation with Dianne Pearce, and David Yurkovich, we talk about how someone who has a story inside them, can begin thinking about getting that story into a form that can benefit others.

Dianne and David have developed an understanding of what it takes to be a published author through their experiences with their own books and running their publishing company Current Words.

We demystify the publishing process and talk about actionable things you can do to begin your author journey if that interests you. This is one of our longer episodes, so, refill your drink and enjoy this conversation.

How would you feel if I asked you to speak to a room of around a hundred people? Would you be excited or terrified?

My guest today is Meghan Dotter, founder and CEO of Portico, and author of the book titled The Reluctant Presenter. Portico is a team with expertise in storytelling, speaker training, presentation design, leadership development, and messaging.

Meghan and I talk about how excellent presentation skills are crucial whether you are simply updating your team, or addressing a room full of investors. We talk about ways she’s helped clients create breakthroughs in their presentation skills and why TED talks aren’t always exactly what they appear to be.

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Mastering Public Speaking: Insights from Expert Megan Dotter

In this engaging discussion, Meghan Dotter, founder and CEO of Portico and author of 'The Reluctant Presenter,' shares essential tips and strategies for effective public speaking. The conversation delves into the misconceptions about TED Talks, the fear of public speaking, and practical advice for overcoming anxiety.

Meghan highlights real-life examples of transforming hesitant speakers into confident presenters, emphasizing the importance of connecting with the audience and framing presentations as conversations. The episode is rich with actionable insights for anyone looking to improve their presentation skills, whether they're addressing a small team or a large audience.

00:00 The Illusion of TED Talks

01:03 Introducing Megan Daughter: Expert in Presentation Skills

01:47 The Reality Behind TED Talks

02:50 Understanding the Fear of Public Speaking

05:28 Overcoming Presentation Anxiety

07:44 From Fear to Confidence: Success Stories

11:32 The Journey to Effective Public Speaking

23:37 The Impact of Virtual Presentations

24:52 Navigating Virtual Interactions

26:02 Challenges for Young Professionals in Hybrid Workspaces

26:58 The Importance of Small Talk and Social Networking

28:14 Inspiration Behind Writing a Book

31:49 The Reality of TED Talks

35:50 Harnessing Nervous Energy for Effective Speaking

41:15 Practical Tips for Improving Public Speaking

44:11 Conclusion and Contact Information

Today’s episode will leave you feeling one of two ways. I hope you leave feeling fired up about your next creative project, but there’s a chance you might go away feeling like it’s too late to do all the really cool things you always dreamed you would.

Truth be told, I’m still on the fence about my own feelings on the subject, but I’m doing my best to lean toward fired up.

My guest today is Shanti Hershenson. She began writing in 2020 in her joyful rebellion against the boredom she was experiencing during lock down. Since then she has published over sixteen books. She continues to write at least 1000 words every day, and I don’t think I mentioned it yet, but at the time of this interview, she is sixteen years old. Yeah, you heard that right.

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My guest today is Noah Heymann, a dating and relationship coach who can’t stand seeing great people frustrated or lonely and understands that the modern dating scene and online dating don’t come naturally to anyone.

Noah uses a science and data-driven approach to help his clients find success both in their dating journey, then well into when things start to get real with their relationship.

He’ll share the latest science on dating. From fMRI research to improve confidence and conversation, to data insights into profiles, messages, and crowd-sourced feedback on photos.

Oh, and this is important to mention if YOU are in a super califragalistic, just as happy as you can possibly be, kind of relationship. Well hey! Congratulations, but all the more reason to listen in today, because I bet you have a friend or loved one who is looking for that too, and I bet you’ll hear a few nuggets of wisdom you could pass along.

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http://DateCoach.com

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• The importance of a science-driven approach to modern dating and relationships
• Coaching clients through the challenges of dating and relationship dynamics
• The significance of values in finding a compatible partner Identifying values and expectations is crucial in finding a compatible partner.
• Body confidence is essential and can be cultivated regardless of body size or shape.
• Self-awareness and understanding one's confidence intervals are important in dating and relationships.

• "A joyful rebellion."
• "In order to be happy, sometimes you have to break the rules that you've been following for so many years."
• "You can break it down. You, you've got studies, you got these things."
• "How freaking lucky are you right now? Right? Absolutely go you guys."
• "I was looking for someone at a five. I thought five was a 10."
• "I learned so much about the potential upsides of cryptocurrency when I was on dating."