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Your next big opportunity may depend less on what you say than on what you’re willing to negotiate.

Laurie-Ann Murabito talks with Kristen Prinz, a professional negotiator who believes negotiation shapes your work, relationships, and daily choices. It’s not about getting the lowest price. It’s about knowing what matters and influencing others to help make it happen.

You’ll hear why even top executives struggle...

Speaking Tips For the Beginner To Look And Feel Like A Pro

The first few seconds can make you look like a seasoned pro or a nervous beginner. Learn how to pause, take a breath, and own the room before you say a word.

You’ll also discover how filler words weaken your message, why the right outfit can change how you feel, and how memorizing your opening and closing helps you speak with control.

Here’s what you’ll l...

The most important conversations about your work happens when you’re not in the room.

You may be showing up, practicing, and sharing your ideas with very little response. That doesn’t mean nothing is happening. Like grass growing under the soil, your work may be building roots before anyone can see the results.

We’ll talk about why people quit right before their efforts begin to pay off. You’ll also learn how ...

Your best story may be hiding in a moment you barely remember.

You may think you need an amazing adventure to tell a powerful story. But the moments that make people nod and think, “That’s me,” are often ordinary moments.

You’ll learn how to notice those moments, save them in a story bank, and connect each story to a useful lesson. You may never climb Mount Everest, but you’ll have plenty to say.

Here...

What if doing all the right things isn't enough?

A health and fitness coach who exercised daily, ate clean, and knew the warning signs still survived a widowmaker heart attack at 48. Her family history was easy to dismiss, especially when she felt like the “Energizer Bunny.”

You’ll hear how stress, skipped meals, and a relentless pace can affect your health. You’ll also learn why feeling good does not always m...

A failed TED Talk application can be the gift that your message is on the right track.

A former client of mine pitched herself to come back and on the show and share the long lasting impact of our coaching.

We discussed what happens when speaking plans fall apart: technology, lost time, and tired audiences can all test your confidence. The real skill is staying present when nothing goes according to plan.

You’ll also hear why vu...

Someone you’ve never met is influencing your habits, health, and ambition.

Your environment shapes how far you go, even when you think you’re making choices alone. Friends of friends can affect your habits, while one focused circle can pull you toward a goal.

It’s time to audit the people, rooms, and spaces you enter. You’ll also learn why you don’t need to delete every friend or rebuild your whole life ...

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For 25 years, Laurie-Ann has been speaking for Fortune 100 and 500 companies and worth her 5 figure keynote fee. Today she helps coaches, consultant, and small business owners leverage the stage to grow exp...

The fastest way to get better at speaking may be to stop speaking and watch from the audience.

A summer filled with conferences and clients revealed what makes a presentation memorable, and what makes it fall flat. From missing speaker introductions to a last-minute emergency, every moment offered a lesson.

You’ll also hear why AI-written speeches can sound bland, how to bring more personality to your message, and why reschedul...

Learning from your last speech or presentation is how the next one gets 1% better.

Imagine mastering the skills to keep your cool when everything goes wrong. What if you could walk into any room and adapt on the spot, no matter what chaos unfolds? That’s exactly what you’ll discover in this episode.

Developing high-performance skills through speaking can transform not only your business, but your life. You’ll hear r...

Public speaking is the ultimate high performance training, that will shape you into a leader before you even realize it.

Sharpening my skills on stage has transformed every part of my life and business. Here are the top 7 skills I’ve learned as I gained experience improving my public speaking skills.

Stepping onto a stage takes serious courage, but what you gain in return is worth far more than a moment of nerves. Whether you w...

If you keep getting interrupted in meetings, the real reason isn't rudeness, it's anxiety, and it's fixable with one shift in how you talk.

This episode breaks down why people cut you off in meetings, on sales calls, and even from the audience when you're on stage, and it's never about you. You'll get two different playbooks, one for speaking from the stage and one for corporate settings, so you know exactly how to pace a room and k...

Being nice and being a pushover are not the same thing, and only one of them gets you respected.

Danny Goldberg wrote the book on this, literally. He's the author of "A Little Bit of A$$hole," and he joins the show to talk about the fine line between people pleasing and having real boundaries, and why the leaders who get remembered are the ones who know the difference.

Here's what you'll learn:

• The gut-check question that tells yo...

Your credibility doesn't come from your resume, it comes from your stories.

Most people skip their authority section because bragging about themselves feels uncomfortable, so they either read off a boring list of credentials or skip it entirely. Neither one gets you remembered. This episode breaks down exactly how storytelling does the job your resume never could.

Here's what you'll learn:

• The three types of stories that build ins...

A great teacher can make even the most boring subject feel unforgettable.

Can you imagine sitting through three hours of college chemistry and actually loving it? That's what happens when the right person stands at the front of the room. Discover how one teacher’s passion and energy changed everything for his students, and why that memory still matters decades later.

Most people just lecture and lose their audience, but it does...

Standing out isn't just about being seen, it’s about doing the exact opposite of what everyone else is doing.

Are you stuck blending in at work, in your industry, or on social media? Maybe you’re following the crowd, thinking it will get you noticed. But what if the real key to getting ahead is to break away from the pack and be boldly different?

Discover how changing even the smallest things, like your wardrobe or how yo...

What if forgetting your next line could actually make you unforgettable?

Public speaking fears are real, but there are simple ways to take control. Even seasoned pros freeze up sometimes. What matters most is how you handle it in the moment.

Learn why your mind blanking isn’t a problem and how it can boost your credibility. Discover strategies to stay cool, connect with the audience, and never lose your pl...

What you wear today changes not what others think of you but how you think, act, and succeed.

Simple outfit choices have a greater impact on your confidence, focus, and how people respond to you. What you slip on each morning is quietly deciding whether you’re remembered or overlooked.

Discover the secrets of “Enclothed Cognition” and the powerful “Halo Effect.” Find out why handpicking what you wear can...

The best communicators aren't always the best speakers—they're the best listeners.

Discover why pauses in conversation matter as much as the words themselves. Learn what sets truly engaging speakers apart from average presenters. Transform your thinking about corporate presentations, storytelling, and even failures from the stage.

Dr. Michael Gerharz joins Laurie-Ann Murabito to discuss and challenge everything you thought you ...