What if you got invited to speak in front of 2,000 people tomorrow?
Would you say YES?
Or would your heart start racing as you tried to figure out a gracious way to say, "Thanks... but NO THANKS!"
Here's the good news: being nervous about speaking doesn't mean you shouldn't speak. It might just mean you're human... AND you have something important to say.
In Episode 467, Mitch shares 5 simple, practical strategies he uses himself.
These are concepts he's learned from more than 20 years as a professional speaker. They're designed to help you work WITH nervous energy, become more present and connect with the people in the room.
Whether you're speaking to 2 people, 20 or 2,000, these ideas can help.
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AUTHORITY BRIDGE
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Authority Bridge helps accomplished leaders build from the experience and wisdom they already have, so speaking or coaching can become part of their next chapter.
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IN THIS EPISODE
• Why nervousness doesn't mean you're not ready to speak
• How one surprisingly simple physical strategy can calm you minutes before you take the stage
• Why visualizing CONNECTION works better than chasing perfection
• The simple thing Mitch starts doing an hour before every talk
• How high achievers can actually OVER-prepare for a presentation (and how to avoid it)
• Why you need a "map" for your talk instead of a memorized script
• What ripped pants taught Mitch about connecting with an audience
• How remembering your WHY can shift your focus from performance to purpose
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YOUR DREAM THINK DO CHALLENGE
What do you know today that you wish you'd known 10 years ago?
What stories have taught you something worth sharing?
And what do people already come to YOU for advice about?
Take 10 minutes and write down 3 answers to each question.
Don't worry about creating a keynote or becoming a professional speaker. Just start noticing the wisdom you've already earned.
Then share this episode with someone who has something important to say but might need a little encouragement to step up and say it.
Read the full show notes at:
https://mitchmatthews.com/467
