When you speak, do you quickly engage and connect with the audience? Do the audience members remember you, and more importantly, do they remember your message and how it benefits them? In this episode, my guest, Chandler Walker, helps you ensure all of this happens every time you speak in public.
Chandler has spoken on stages, both big and small, in several countries, including the US, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and more. With over ten years of experience in the business and speaking world, Chandler has a passion for sharing the knowledge he’s gained and has learned to embrace failure as an opportunity for growth and the pursuit of mastery.
Takeaways
- Using popular culture references and humor in a talk can keep the audience engaged and interested.
- Engaging the audience and having fun can help them remember you and follow you on social media.
- Tips on how to speak with authority and poise by becoming a challenge leader, mastering paradoxical thought patterns, and using emotional storytelling.
- Changing paradigms and shifting the way people think about internal issues can help facilitate change.
- Good speakers connect with the audience at a deep level by listening and speaking from the heart.
- Challenging the audience is important to keep their attention and make them remember you
- Having a clear point and presenting familiar topics in a new way can keep listeners engaged and interested.
Resources
- The Captivating Public Speaker on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ8HRPWC
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