Confessions Of A Public Speaker: The 5 Sins You Never Want to Commit on Stage {Featuring Aurora Gregory}
In this episode of the Whiskey and Work Podcast, Kelsey sits down with Speaker Coach and Business Strategist, Aurora Gregory. They discuss the importance of public speaking skills in various aspects of life and business, the most common mistakes people make during public speaking, as well as strategies for managing nervousness before a speaking event. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one \u2014 you\u2019re going to want to take some notes!\xa0
What we\u2019re talking about\u2026
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Aurora\u2019s\xa0 expertise in coaching speakers and business strategy
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Aurora's book "Get Picked: Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Creating an Irresistible Speaker Proposal."
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Strategies for managing nervousness before speaking engagements
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Aurora's approach of making new friends in the audience to reduce anxiety
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Acknowledgment of nervousness as a common experience among speakers
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The \u201c5 Sins\u201d people make during public speaking
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Importance of matching movements with the message and practicing pauses
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Emphasis on slides as visual aids and guides, not substitutes for the speaker
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Advice on editing slides ruthlessly and focusing on key points for audience retention
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Recommending speakers to focus on solving one specific problem in their presentations
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Narrowing down the topic to provide actionable content and engage the audience effectively
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Aurora's expertise in addressing common mistakes that hinder connection with the audience
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Reading slides verbatim during presentations, leading to disengagement
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To learn more or connect with Aurora, visit the links below!\xa0
A {free} Tool or Two!\xa0
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Links Mentioned
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Aurora Gregory\u2019s Instagram
Kelsey Murphy\u2019s Website\xa0
Kelsey Murphy\u2019s Instagram\xa0
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