Signature Talks: A Building Block to Your Unique Brand with Steve Lowell
Public Speaking with Peter George
Release Date: 06/13/2023
Harness Your Energy - Turning Nervousness Into Power
Public Speaking with Peter George
There's something that affects nearly every speaker, from beginners to seasoned pros…and probably you: nervousness. That anxiety, those butterflies, that surge of adrenaline before you speak. The good news? You can harness that energy and turn it into power. Even the most experienced speakers feel nervous. The difference is that great speakers have learned to channel that nervous energy into positive, dynamic deliveries instead of letting it paralyze them. Tune in and learn to turn your nervousness into positive energy! Resources: -
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Illustrate With Stories - Your Most Powerful Tool
Public Speaking with Peter George
Storytelling is the secret weapon that separates exceptional presenters from good ones. Nothing grabs and holds attention like a well-told story. Not data. Not evidence. Not logic. Stories bypass the analytical brain and speak directly to emotion. Share statistics, and audiences process them intellectually. Tell a story, and they FEEL it. They don't just understand your point—they see themselves in it, they experience it, they connect viscerally. It's the reason the adage "facts tell, but stories sell" has endured for generations. Tune in and learn to use storytelling to transform from...
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The Power of the Pause
Public Speaking with Peter George
Silence makes most speakers uncomfortable. We feel compelled to fill every second with words, as if any gap means we've lost our place. But here's the truth: strategic silence is one of your most powerful tools. In this episode, you’re going to learn about one of the most powerful tools in public speaking—the pause. Master this, and you'll command attention, emphasize key points, and create memorable moments. Tune in and learn to use vocal variety to go from ordinary to extraordinary! Resources: -
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Infusing Vocal Variety — Take Your Presentations From Ordinary to Extraordinary
Public Speaking with Peter George
Ever sat through a presentation where the speaker had great content, but their monotonous delivery made you struggle to stay awake? Everything sounded the same—like listening to someone read a terms and conditions agreement. Now contrast that with a speaker who varies volume, pace, pitch, and tone. They whisper to create intimacy, then boom out a key point for emphasis. They speed up to show excitement, then slow down to let crucial concepts sink in. That's the difference between forgettable and unforgettable. Your voice is an instrument, and when you play it well, you move your audience...
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What's Your Body Language Saying
Public Speaking with Peter George
Nonverbal communication—your posture, gestures, facial expressions, and movement—all send messages to your audience, sometimes even contradicting what you're saying. In this episode, you'll learn about the conversation that's happening while you're speaking—the one your body is having with your audience. Your body language can speak louder than your words, so let's make sure it's saying the right things. Topics covered include: Posture Gestures Facial Expressions Eye Contact Movement Tune in and be sure your body language is saying the same thing as your words. Resources: - ...
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Craft an Attention-Grabbing Opening
Public Speaking with Peter George
Here's the harsh reality: if you lose your audience in the first minute, it's incredibly hard to win them back. So, the first 30 seconds of your presentation, your Attention-Grabbing Opening, has to reach out and grab them! Tune in and learn how to open with an attention-grabbing openings that engage your audiences from word one. Just as important, learn how the common openings many speakers start with are undermining your talks. Resources: -
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Researching Your Audience Can Make or Break Your Presentation
Public Speaking with Peter George
Today, we're tackling something that can make or break your presentation before you even step in front of your audience. It's called audience research, and if you skip this step, you're essentially speaking into a void. Let's talk about how to truly understand your audience so you can deliver a message they actually care about. Picture this: You've spent hours preparing your presentation. Your content is solid, your slides look great, and you feel confident. You step on stage, deliver your talk, and... crickets. The audience is polite but unengaged. What went wrong? Tune in and learn how you...
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Follow the AMP'D Framework for Transformative Presentations
Public Speaking with Peter George
Have you ever sat through a presentation where the speaker clearly knew their stuff, but something was just... off? Maybe they rambled, their message wasn't clear, or you left thinking, "What was the point?" Here's the truth: great speakers don't wing it. They follow a process. And that's exactly what the AMP'D Framework gives you—a proven, systematic approach to creating presentations that captivate your audience every single time. Check out this QuickBites episode, and learn how the AMP'D Framework can help you deliver transformative rpesentations. Resources: -
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I'm Back!
Public Speaking with Peter George
If you listened to my episode titled the Final Episode, you know why I’ve been away. And now, after two years, I’m back and ready to reconnect with you. In fact, I have changed the title of that episode to This Used to Be My Final Episode. But here's the thing — what I went through back then has given me a fresh perspective. I love this podcast, and I love helping people become calm, confident, and credible speakers who consistently engage their audiences. Now that I’m back, I’m changing things up a bit. Listeners often told me how much they got out of my 5-minute QuickBites...
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This Used to Be My Final Episode
Public Speaking with Peter George
You may have noticed how erratic my episodes have been over the past couple of months. I apologize for that, but there is a good reason for it! In early July, I’m sitting on the sofa, feeling as if I’m getting the flu — sweaty, lethargic, just feeling a bit off. However, within a few minutes, my Apple Watch confirms that I’m experiencing A-Fib and suggests I go to the hospital immediately. When I arrive, things move quickly. I’m immediately brought into a small room and hooked up to an EKG. In no time at all, the nurse turns to another. “Donna.” Donna takes one look...
info_outlineAre you a professional speaker? Or, perhaps, you’re ready to move into the world of speaking at the professional level. If you’re in either situation, then you probably realize the value of promoting yourself as a professional. Yet, if you want to grow your speaking business, you need to know how to promote yourself effectively and consistently. You’re in luck! In this episode, you hear Steve Lowell share his insights on how to effectively drive business through speaking without resorting to manipulative selling tactics. You also get to explore the concepts of creating a signature talk that defines you to your audiences and the importance of being known for something specific.
Takeaways
- The effectiveness of non-manipulative speaking
- Apprehension towards high-pressure sales tactics from speakers
- Building trust with the audience
- Importance of focusing on solving the audience's problem
- The value of a Signature Talk
- Being known for something
- Importance of being recognized and branding oneself
- The desired outcomes of a keynote
- Developing a process to challenge commonly taught ideas
- Becoming a category of one
- Challenging one's own creations
- Providing unique experiences for the audience
- The task of promoting oneself as a speaker
- Going deeper to promote as a problem solver
- Asking questions to generate new perspectives for oneself
Resources
- The Captivating Public Speaker on Amazon - https://bit.ly/440Ut0J