Episode Details

In episode 26 we dive deep into the anatomy of a winning speech. We talk about crucial components such as the *hook*, the importance of the topic, telling a unique story, providing memorable "_jaw-dropping_" moments, and ensuring a strong closing.
We recommend writing out the full speech, rehearsing it, and then trimming it down to bullet points. Recording your speeches on video can aid in spotting any awkward mannerisms or habits.

In our discussion, we also emphasize that the length of the speeches should not exceed 18 minutes and PowerPoint slides, should they be required, must comprise more images than words.

We also bring to light common mistakes that speakers tend to make which include turning their speech into a sales pitch, lack of a clear point in the talks, and focusing too much on their company rather than the main ideas.

Not only that, we share some practice tips including testing out humor in your speech, practicing in an audience setting, and even using your kids for honest feedback.

We discuss follow-up options like tuning into the Miss Biz podcast and being part of the social media discussions. Moreover, we extend our support to the viewers by offering to help improve their speaking skills through the Miss Biz podcast community and Zoom calls for interactive discussions and support.

We encourage our viewers to write reviews as it significantly helps the podcast grow! Tune in to know more about mastering the art of public speaking.

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Full episode transcript:

Brooke: Have you ever had a favorite radio show, talk show, or podcast where even though you had never met the host, you liked and trusted them anyway? I used to listen to the Bobby Bones Show, and even though I had never met Bobby, Eddie, Amy, or Lunchbox, I felt as though I knew them. When Amy gave a recipe for a green smoothie, you'd better believe I was going to try it. We all know that building relationships is the key to business growth. But what if, instead of building relationships one by one, we could build them by the dozens, hundreds, or maybe even thousands.

Public speaking has the ability to increase our influence exponentially. Own that stage. [♪upbeat music playing. 

Rachel: Did you know that the fear of public speaking is the world's number one phobia and is believed to affect about 75% of people across the globe? That number to me is mind-blowing because out of everything that is complained about, spiders, snakes, claustrophobia, public speaking is the highest. According to Chris Anderson, author of the book, TED Talk, the reason why we are often so scared of speaking in front of a crowd isn't that there is a giant spider hidden on the podium or that the audience is bearing knives ready to attack if we don't impress. We are often anxious to speak in public because there is something at stake, which is our reputation. We value what others think about us a lot.

We crave the respect, the support, and the affection of others, and our future happiness depends on people liking us to some degree. So we've come to believe that what happens on a public stage can either make or break us. Fortunately, when it comes to public speaking, you can use your fear as an incredible asset. With the right mindset, you can turn your fear into the motivation that will persuade you to prepare for a talk properly. So in terms of Brooke, she is an excellent public speaker.

She goes on stage and she just has this natural gift and ability to captivate the audience's attention. Not only are they paying attention, but it's so quiet. Most of the time it's so quiet you can hear a pin drop, which really is an art and a skill because a lot of times in these big convent