Most talks don’t fail in the middle.
They fail in the last two minutes.
Because let’s be honest. ending a talk with “thank you for listening” or “I hope this inspired you” is about as effective as handing someone a gift with no instructions.
They smile, they clap, they leave… and then they do absolutely nothing.
In this episode of the Speak Like It Matters Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on how to actually close your talk so your audience takes action (instead of just checking their phone the second you step off stage).
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- 🚩 Why “Disney endings” are killing your impact and what to say instead that sticks in people’s minds like an itch they have to scratch.
- 🚩 Why giving your audience a laundry list of action steps backfires and the one rule you need to follow so they actually do something.
- 🚩 How to shift the ending from your story to their story and why that’s the real secret to transformation.
If you’re ready to stop ending your talks with a polite whimper and start creating endings that launch people into action, this one’s for you.
👉 And don’t forget: this month’s live workshop is Craft a Message That Sticks. Register now at speaklikeitmatters.com/workshop.
For more resources to level up your speaking game:
✨ Free guide: 10 Mistakes That Kill Your Vocal Presence
✨ Signature program: The Speaker Accelerator Intensive
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