Episode Details

In this episode, Patrick Casale and Michael Ashford, Director of Marketing at The Receptionist, a podcaster, a two-time TEDx speaker, and a speaking coach, discuss the journey of becoming a paid public speaker, the highs and lows of pursuing TEDx talks, and the importance of authentic storytelling.

Here are 3 key takeaways:

1. Take Action Despite Fear: Patrick discusses his journey of overcoming imposter syndrome and committing to TEDx speaker coaching, emphasizing the importance of moving forward despite self-doubt.
2. Prepare Through Diverse Experiences: Michael Ashford shares how his extensive background in podcast hosting, creating social media videos, and speaking at conferences, highlighting the value of varied experiences in preparing for major speaking engagements.
3. Embrace Authenticity: Both Patrick and Michael stress the importance of showing up as your true self. Audiences appreciate authenticity and personal perspectives, making your message more relatable and impactful.

More about Michael:

Michael Ashford is a communications explorer and a tireless optimist. He has spent years researching leadership, conflict communications, and how to overcome political and social polarization in an effort to chart a path to help us bridge divides, communicate well, and find more common ground. Michael is the Director of Marketing at a Denver-based software company, The Receptionist, as well as a podcaster, a two-time TEDx speaker, and what he calls an "independent journalist" as a shoutout to his former career as a newspaper editor.

• Website: michaelashford.com

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