Comments on: I Bombed My First Speaking Gig… https://socialtriggers.com/become-a-better-speaker/ Internet Marketing Strategy Sat, 19 Oct 2019 08:06:45 +0000 hourly 1 By: Mary Ann https://socialtriggers.com/become-a-better-speaker/#comment-360480 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 18:51:18 +0000 http://socialtriggers.com/?p=6438#comment-360480 Working on becoming a better speaker. I have purchased the book and this blog post was just want I need to keep working on my craft. I just finished reading Brian Tracy’s book 6 Figure Presenter and Grant Cardone’s If You’re Not First You’re Last. Booking as much time on the stage as possible … Your book recommendation is exactly the book I need to read to push through this learning and hack presenting. I thought EXACTLY like you (right up until I read this post) about practicing. I’ve done various television appearances and many speaking engagements and even Toastmasters and yes, I do value practice. But not full on rehearsal. I will take that tip and let you know how it turns out. Nothing but better is the result nevertheless! great post !

]]> By: James https://socialtriggers.com/become-a-better-speaker/#comment-358893 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 01:20:40 +0000 http://socialtriggers.com/?p=6438#comment-358893 I know for a fact that “nothing beats stage time”. I’m already in 3 toastmasters organizations and I’m the leader of a few clubs. But this simply isn’t enough speaking exposure. I NEED more practice. I want to be immersed in it. HOW can I get more public speaking experience? (without paying a fortune for it). I need to get in front of audiences as much as possible for as long as possible and the more pressure the better.

What are some venues/opportunities for public speaking I can utilize?

]]> By: Juliana https://socialtriggers.com/become-a-better-speaker/#comment-358648 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:33:50 +0000 http://socialtriggers.com/?p=6438#comment-358648 I recently started doing speaking engagements again and one of the things that I always look forward to is the feedback so I can iterate and make the next one better. I think a performance is always being tweaked and calibrated. Thanks for the book suggestion – I think it’s awesome.

]]> By: Michael Port https://socialtriggers.com/become-a-better-speaker/#comment-358631 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 16:20:54 +0000 http://socialtriggers.com/?p=6438#comment-358631 Since Derek was willing to share his story about the time he bombed a speech, I thought I’d share mine as well. You’ll find it here (episode 046): http://www.stealtheshow.com/podcast/itunes. Enjoy.

– Michael Port
author of Steal the Show (a WSJ bestseller)

]]> By: Boyd https://socialtriggers.com/become-a-better-speaker/#comment-358582 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 14:53:23 +0000 http://socialtriggers.com/?p=6438#comment-358582 Review is all done. Presented this morning and was a triumph! Much more connection with the audience and I was a lot more ‘me’. Looking forward to improving my skills further. Cheers!

]]> By: sara https://socialtriggers.com/become-a-better-speaker/#comment-358529 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 20:31:36 +0000 http://socialtriggers.com/?p=6438#comment-358529 Yes, Derek, I plan on getting the book. 🙂

]]> By: Michael Port https://socialtriggers.com/become-a-better-speaker/#comment-358487 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 12:48:44 +0000 http://socialtriggers.com/?p=6438#comment-358487 Boyd,

I’m so glad Steal the Show has been helpful to you. You sound like a real learner and the future belongs to the learner.

If you have a moment, would you be so kind as to leave a review for the book on Amazon, if that’s where you purchased it or, if you picked it up somewhere else, on that platform? It would mean a lot to me and help show others that they too can become better speakers and performers.

Warmly,

Michael Port
author of Steal the Show
http://www.StealtheShow.com

]]> By: Boyd https://socialtriggers.com/become-a-better-speaker/#comment-358486 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 12:23:47 +0000 http://socialtriggers.com/?p=6438#comment-358486 Great book Michael, I finished it yesterday and I’m currently taking a ten minute break as I go from brain dumping to compartmentalizing my ideas for an upcoming performance I have.
I look forward to seeing it come together with your steal the show framework.

I’ll be sure to share my story with you via email as you suggested in the book.

Thanks for your contribution and I hope see you along the road some day!

All the best, Boyd.

]]> By: Vukasin https://socialtriggers.com/become-a-better-speaker/#comment-358284 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 08:21:33 +0000 http://socialtriggers.com/?p=6438#comment-358284 I am really glad to hear that you have improved your speaking performances. I never got the chance to work on it since I haven’t got to the point where I need to speak in front of the larger group of people but I believe I would be terrified!

]]> By: Danielle Louise Ross https://socialtriggers.com/become-a-better-speaker/#comment-358247 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 21:12:20 +0000 http://socialtriggers.com/?p=6438#comment-358247 Thank you, Michael! It is such an honor to work with you. Thanks for everything.

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