#401: Live Video: Acting Natural & Going Off The Cuff With E! News Celebrities Jason Kennedy & Giuliana Rancic

Published: Oct. 21, 2021, 7:01 a.m.

Go Live On Video With The Confidence Of A Pro\nNothing like the words \u201clive video\u201d to make you break out in a sweat.\nI\u2019m talking about the kind of nerves you haven\u2019t experienced since your 8th grade \u201cUnder the Sea\u201d dance.\nLet\u2019s keep it real, live video is intimidating...especially when you\u2019re just getting started.\xa0\nOver the years, I\u2019ve stumbled over words, lost my train of thought, and said the wrong thing at the wrong time more often than I can count.\nWhen it comes to live video? You\u2019ve gotta roll with the punches and get on with the show, my friend.\nBut what if a mess up happens in front of, oh I don\u2019t know...Rihanna?\nOr Elton John...Kim Kardashian...or Adam Lavigne?\nMy guests on this episode know a thing or two about high stakes on live video.\nThey\u2019ve become experts in their field at acting natural, going off the cuff, and navigating live video faux pas.\xa0\nThese EXTRA! special guests are hands down the best in the biz.\nDid you guess it?!\nI\u2019m sitting down with Jason Kennedy and Giuliana Rancic who you may know from their years and years on E! News.\xa0\nPinch me!\nBut what you may not know about Jason and Giuliana is that, aside from being experts in front of the camera, they\u2019re also entrepreneurs who have a digital course!\xa0\nIn this interview, the three of us discuss:\n\nThe best piece of advice they\u2019ve ever received in their career\n\nHow to keep things under control when you veer away from the plan\n\nHow to go off the cuff without getting worked up\n\nHow to be engaging and ways to show up more naturally on video\n\nAnd my personal favorite, stories about a time when they were most nervous in front of the camera.\xa0\n\nIf going live on video is something you currently do inside of your biz -- or you know you need to do more of -- this episode is a can\u2019t miss!\nClick to listen and learn from the pros (I know I did!)\xa0\nHere\u2019s a glance at this episode...\n\n[01:14] Being on video is a big part of being a digital course creator and a big part of being an online entrepreneur. That doesn't mean it's easy or comfortable. It takes skill and practice, and I have experts Giuliana Rancic and Jason Kennedy here to talk about that.\n\n[14:08] When it comes to live video, the more prepared you are the more comfortable you will be. Rehearse and practice!\n\n[19:35] Secret tip: Tilt your face, don't just move your eyes when reading a teleprompter! Make subtle movements to the left and right while keeping your eyes forward.\xa0\n\n[28:56] One of the most common video mistakes is not acting natural and being yourself. Find what makes you feel comfortable and go with that.\n\n[36:54] We learn why you need to be authentic, don't rehearse jokes, and be careful with the level of spray tan you get.\xa0\n\n[46:51] Jason's best advice ever received is to not be so hard on himself. Embrace your flaws, traits, gifts, and talents.\xa0\n\n[49:13] Giuliana says there are no shortcuts. She realized her dreams because she was a hard worker and was willing to do the work.\n\n[59:55] Action steps: Put one of the things you learned today into practice.\n\n\xa0\nRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts\n"I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select \u201cWrite a Review.\u201d Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!\nAlso, if you haven\u2019t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I\u2019m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you\u2019re not subscribed, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll miss out. Subscribe now!