Speak Like you own the Platform

In this episode, Roxanne and guest Carl Richards delve deep into the realm of public speaking. They discuss the role of fear and anxiety, the importance of preparation, and the power of storytelling. The conversation also touches on authenticity, adjusting communication for various audiences, and maintaining a balance between personal and professional selves. The episode concludes with insights on navigating judgments and the significance of emotional connection.

Carl Richards has spent more than 20 years behind the microphone both on radio and on stage entertaining and influencing audiences across north America.He’s the host of the #1 Afternoon Show in Kingston, Ontario, co-author of The Dawn Of A New Entrepreneurial Age, and the founder of Communication And Real Leadership . Last year he hosted and spoke at 2 TEDx events in Eastern Ontario. After generating over $1,000,000- from speaking, Carl helps entrepreneurs and influencers find their voice, speak with confidence and grow thriving and profitable businesses.

With his talk GET REAL! Strategies For Growing Your Business By Speaking, please help me welcome, Carl Richards

(0:00) Introduction to the episode and guest Carl Richards (4:06) Fear, anxiety, and authenticity in public speaking (10:02) Preparation and practice for effective public speaking (25:47) Overcoming fear and the power of storytelling in engaging audiences (31:16) The importance of authenticity and adjusting communication for different audiences (36:31) Balancing personal and professional selves in public speaking, and letting your personal story shine (41:16) Navigating judgments in public speaking and the role of emotional connection in successful communication (42:06) Outro and information on Roxanne's program