How To Prepare Before Public Speaking - A Lesson From Elton John
Thought Leaders Amplified Podcast
Release Date: 06/21/2022
Thought Leaders Amplified Podcast
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I held on to these Elton John tickets for two years. The pandemic kept delaying the show… and then Elton got sick. I was starting to wonder: “Would Elton fully recover? Would he be too nervous singing in front of a huge crowd again (because of the pandemic)?” When he got on stage, I swear he put every ounce of his being into that show. And he didn’t need to. That’s definitely something we can all learn from. Learn more in the full episode of Thought Leaders Amplified 🎬 How to prepare before public speaking — a lesson from Elton John. What You Will...
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info_outlineI held on to these Elton John tickets for two years.
The pandemic kept delaying the show… and then Elton got sick.
I was starting to wonder: “Would Elton fully recover? Would he be too nervous singing in front of a huge crowd again (because of the pandemic)?”
When he got on stage, I swear he put every ounce of his being into that show.
And he didn’t need to.
That’s definitely something we can all learn from.
Learn more in the full episode of Thought Leaders Amplified 🎬 How to prepare before public speaking — a lesson from Elton John.
What You Will Discover:
✔️ Give your best in every performance. Watching Elton John perform wasn’t just a fun time. It was a lesson in thought leadership. He gave his best in every single song — as if he’s never reached peak success in his 50-year career.
✔️Capture your audience. We live in a world where we don’t have time to warm up. Catch people right off the top. Whether you’re ready or not, entertain. Give them a reason to stick around and listen to you!
✔️Remain grateful for the opportunity. It’s so easy to get used to your work. But when the spotlight is on you, be thankful you’re there. This once-in-a-lifetime chance has been given to you for a reason.
✔️ Captivate your listeners. You only have a few seconds to get your audience’s attention before they switch to another podcast or video. Engage them and make them want to stay!
✔️ Once you hit the stage, be ready to entertain. You’ve put hours of preparation and practice into your speaking gig. Get out there and be the true thought leader you are.
✔️ Make your first sound bite a headline. The first few words always matter. Be it on a social media post, an ad, a podcast episode, or a speech. Learn from the pros. Encapsulate all the excitement going on in your organization in the most concise way possible.
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