For this 50th episode special, I'm interviewing my friend, co-founder of our digital boutique, and overall partner in crime, Clara. In this episode, we discuss daily routines and making progress with small struggles. All while taking a deep dive into physical, verbal, and interior confidence.
I'm answering your questions today, and this one is a common one. Hand movement (and overall body movement) while speaking can be nervewracking for new speakers. But I've got your back. In this episode, I go over hand movement with and without mics, the simple rules of how to move around the stage, and how to control nervous walking.
Good habits are important, I don't know anyone who would say otherwise. But if you're like me when it comes to developing habits, you're overwhelmed by everything you could implement in your life. That's why I focused my attention and found the four things I absalutely need to do every day to stay confident, mentally healthy, and motivated.
Whether you want to grow as a public speaker or something else, videos have become almost necessary to building a personal brand. But if you're like me, I was kept back from making videos because I was obsessed that the quality wasn't right, that it was too late to become known on YouTube, or the million other excuses I gave myself. I overcame these excuses though and simplified the video creation process so anyone with a phone and determination can do it.
Today, I'm finally sharing something that I've used for my entire professional career. I started speaking when I was just 17 years old, and so everyone immediately saw me as just a kid and not an expert in my field. And at 21 now, that still happens almost everywhere I go. So in this episode, I'm breaking down how I've "proven myself" and gained respect from older people with more experience and knowledge than me.
If you want to make money without having a traditional job, you're gonna have to sell something. And when it comes to pricing your products and services that you're selling, it can get very confusing. In this episode, I go through how people view different price points, how cheap isn't always better, and how to learn from movie theaters by creating three different price points to maximize profits.
Ever since I was a kid, I've dealt with anxiety. And one of my main ways of coping with this was through nervous tics. Fast-forward to today, and I'm still in the process of overcoming these bad habits I developed. But I have some solid tactics for you when it comes to temporary and permenant methods to killing your nervous tics.
I've been doing TV and radio interviews since I was 16, and I've learned a lot since then. There have been a lot of difficult and terrible ones but also a lot of good interviews I've done. So here are my tips on smashing any interview you do.
When I'm selling a product or service, the first thing I do is think about what else can I sell along with it. Because when you're running a business, you need every single dollar you can make, especially when you're just starting out. Elon Musk is a great example of this. You might have seen the Tesla surfboard that was just released...and sold out immediately. The same thing happened with the "Not-a-Flamethrower". Not only did this garner a HUGE amount of media attention, but I wouldn't doubt ...
If there were a list of times it's important to present confidence, dating would definitely be high up on there. There are specific strategies and steps you can implement to up your dating game to not only appear more confident, but feel more confident as well.
Now, answering questions is the one thing I still have to keep myself focused on. I have a huge tendency to ramble on and on, but I realized early in my speaking career that is far from the best way to do a Q&A. So, I'm sharing today what I've learned and how I've improve my question answering skills.
You probably didn't know this about me, but I almost went to college for a degree in screenwriting. Luckily, I did not, but that didn't change what I had learned on my own about the writing process. And when I began public speaking, I realized that the structure of the screenplay was the most valuable tool I had at my disposal when it came to telling stories.
When I was a teenager, my fashion sucked majorly. Nothing fit or matched at all. But once I started public speaking, I realized that people judge others by how they look. If I wanted to truly influence others and establish myself as an authority, then I'd have to start dressing better. In this episode, I share my journey in fashion and the best clothing tips I've come across.
Last week, I was invited last minute to host a booth at an event. And because of how late it was, I had no time to get the supplies necessary to set up a professional looking table. So, instead of just feeling sorry for myself, I solved the problem. This is something I see in so many people wanting to do something (anything really), but feeling like they have to have everything in place before they start. The myth of perfection stops so many people from achieving their dreams, and in this episod...
Does having a personal brand mean that you're hiding parts of yourself and lying to an audience? Or should you just totally be yourself and hope it works? Personal branding leaves so many people confused and, in some cases, guilty for misrepresenting themselves online. But I have a process for you that's ethical, effective, and easy to implement. Now doesn't that just sound awesome?
Now, I use Powerpoint (or rather, Google Slides) in some of my talks. But in most cases, a presentation is not necessary for your speech. In this episode, I walk you through whether a slideshow is needed or not, and if it is, how to maximize the effect of it.
Our culture right now is veering heavily towards protecting individuals from things that make them feel offended. And while this can be beneficial, we've lost the art that exposure therapy is bringing back. Today, I guide you through how to introduce yourself to something that you makes you uncomfortable in order to grow in your confidence.
I sat down to talk with Octivious Kelly today about the unique way he approaches public speaking. He didn't come from an easy upbringing, but he's overcome his challenges to like the kaizen lifestyle and share it with the world.
I started getting into social media and public speaking around the same time and, looking back now, I can see how what I was learning in each were reinforcing the other. Social media and effective communication have a lot in common, so let's explore how we can apply public speaking principals to grow our influence through content in the digital world.
I've seen this as so much of a problem in people I encounter and even myself. We're constantly apologizing for things that don't warrant one. "I'm sorry" seems like way too common of a phrase nowadays. So, here are my tips on breaking through this barrier and living confident in your choices and actions.
This episode is a bit different from what I usually do. I recently went to a conference with a lot of amazing speakers, but there was one in particular who, while being a great salesman, does not provide good content. So, I took this opportunity to discuss how to identify people you shouldn't be listening to and how to not communicate like them.
It's been a while, and I'm back talking about what I've learned in the two weeks I've been gone. In my years of running businesses and public speaking, I've had to learn a lot about managing stress in a healthy and productive way. So I've listed my top tips on what you can do to stay successful through the chaos.
I can't believe it was almost four years ago that I was given my first opportunity to speak. It's so weird how it happened, and I sure learned a lot from it. Today, I'm diving into how I got my first speech, and how we all can improve based on what I did right and the many things I did wrong.
Over my years of speaking, I've used a lot of different mics. And at first, I had no idea about how to properly hold or use one. Now, it's a different story. I can almost guarantee you that you're holding the mic wrong. But don't worry, I'm here to help you.
I finally put this into words. The Imposter Syndrome can be deadly to your success. Don't let it hold you back. No matter where you come from or what you do. No matter what degree you have or how well you speak. You have your unique perspective, and that has value.
This question comes from Quora, and it's one that I love. When I started my first business, I had $0 to spend. All I could afford was $12 for a domain name. And when I started my second business, I only had $400 to spend. And yet, my business partner and I have more than 10x that amount in only 3 months. It doesn't take a lot of money to run a successful business, but here's I how did spend the money I had.
This is something I've been thinking about for a while. As someone who's still in college, sometimes I spend a good amount of time in class figuring out how to improve my physical, verbal, and interior confidence. There's been a lot of stuff that doesn't work, but I'm here today to share with you the few things that do.
Stepping front of hundreds of people to speak can be scary. And the beginning of your speech usually dictates how the rest of it will go. Luckily for you, I have 3 proven ways that I've started my speeches across the years I've been speaking.
I recently spoke at an event. And as I was running through my normal checklist of thoughts before my talk, I realized there's so much that goes on in my head before a talk that I can safely say every professional speaker does. So, I've decided to share that exact thought process with all of you to show you how to think like a paid public speaker.
Networking is the entire reason I have profitable businesses today. Who you know is one of the most important factors to your success. In this episode, I dive into a practical three-step action plan to meet new people for mutual success.
