Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking Up

Angela Lussier
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Claim the Stage is a podcast for women who want to learn how to speak on stage, online, and speak up in life. Hosted by Angela Lussier, award-winning professional speaker, seven-time author, and CEO and founder of the Speaker Sisterhood, a network of public speaking clubs for women. Learn more about joining a speaking club: www.speakersisterhood.com

  1. 05/25/2022

    Ep 216 Your Permission Slip

    Today's episode is a mini farewell episode. I'm taking the summer off from the podcast! I know I've done this before, and now I'm doing it again. It's also a permission slip for you to say no to more things so you can take more time for yourself and the things you want to be doing. Where can you pause, quit, or otherwise say NO THANKS and bow out? Hopefully today's episode will give you the support and inspiration you need to join me on the bench this summer. See you in September!

    11 min

  2. 05/18/2022

    Ep 215 Three Ways to Manage a Vulnerability Hangover

    You shared something personal. You allowed yourself to be judged and get feedback. You did something scary in front of other people. And now... You have a vulnerability hangover. How do you know? You’re saying… OMG I did that wrong I overshared My speech was boring I was the worst in the group I totally bombed that I can never go back there Everyone else was so much better What next? You're stuck in a loop of negative thinking and you can't get out. On today's episode, I share three ways to manage your vulnerability hangover so it doesn't own you! Want to join a public speaking club and improve your speaking skills? Check out a Speaker Sisterhood club right here. Guests are free anytime.

    15 min

  3. 04/27/2022

    Ep 214 Open and Close Your Speech with Confidence & Impact

    Struggle with how to start your speech in a way that grabs your audience's attention? Have a hard time wrapping it up succinctly? Today's episode is for you! I share a few strategies you can use again and again to start and end your speech on a strong note. No more rambling, apologizing, or worrying - just use these tips and your presentations will always shine! Learn more about Speaker Sisterhood and our clubs.

    18 min

  4. 04/13/2022

    Ep 213 The Art of Keeping It Simple

    You've probably heard "less is more." This statement couldn't be more true when it comes to public speaking and crafting a powerful talk. On today's episode, I break down the three ways to keep your speeches simple and effective. They are: If I could only tell someone three things, what would they be?  When storytelling, use vivid details, but don’t get lost in unnecessary details. Always ask: Is this relevant? If it’s not, get rid of it. Less is more! Make simple, clear points and reinforce them throughout your speech.  Listen in as I share how to go about using this advice on today's episode of Claim the Stage!

    19 min

  5. 03/30/2022

    Ep 212 Start a Speaking Business at 50 with Maria Romano

    Wondering if it's too late to get started as a professional speaker? Today's episode is for you! Maria Romano is the founder of True Love Knots. She started her business in her 50s after her husband, Frank, passed away. She got back into the dating world and discovered it was dramatically different. Today she coaches people on how to be successful at dating and found her passion. Maria is also a professional speaker and performs wedding ceremonies, baptisms, and end-of-life celebrations. She is the author of Going from Just One to Plus One which hit #1 on the Amazon bestseller lists. On today's episode, Maria shares her three best pieces of advice for women who want to start a speaking business later in life. She says building a community of coaches and supporters, clarifying your message, and just getting started were key to her success. Listen in as she shares her story and more! Get Maria's online course, Become a Rockstar Officiant here. Check out her book here. Register for Speaking School for Women, my signature six-week course to turn you into a paid speaker. Registration closes April 6th!

    24 min

  6. 03/23/2022

    Ep 211 Five Secrets to Become a Paid Speaker

    Have you been dreaming about speaking on bigger stages, taking your expertise to more audiences, and getting paid for your expertise? If you're wondering if you're ready for this step, this episode will help you decide. Learn the five secrets to becoming a paid speaker and then check out my new course, Speaking School for Women, launching next week. Sign up for our mailing list at speakersisterhood.com or get on the waiting list by contacting us! Sign up for our free webinar on March 30th: Build Your Brand Through Speaking here. Transform your public speaking with my 60 Minute Public Speaking Makeover here.

    25 min

  7. 03/09/2022

    Ep 210 What If I'm Boring? Three Ways to Bring It!

    Have you ever found yourself saying this before a presentation? "What if I’m boring? I’m afraid everything I say everyone has already heard."  If so, you are definitely not alone! Instead of focusing on having the most unique ideas, what if you focused on giving advice that is tried and true, and in your own style? On today's show, I share three ways to bring your own brilliance to your words. Sometimes it's not what you say, it's how you say it. My three tips: Brilliance is putting your own spin on things in your own brilliant way.  Your audience wants YOU, not a perfectly crafted persona of you. Take risks with your presentations. Include things no one would expect: Costumes, props, videos, games, etc. Want more information about Speaking School for Women? Get on the waiting list by emailing me at angela@speakersisterhood.com!

    32 min

  8. 03/02/2022

    Ep 209 DIY Your PR with Amanda Berlin

    If you want to build a business as a speaker, coach, or author, getting visibility will make all the difference. Visibility is also important if you're trying to build a personal brand as a leader in your field. But how do you get visibility if you're just starting out? On today's show, Amanda Berlin, PR expert, shares how to DIY your PR so you can get yourself out there. She says there are three key types of visibility: Collaborations and alliances, speaking and events, and media. But how do you know where to start? Amanda breaks it all down and even offers a free training at the end to give you more helpful tips.  Links from the episode: Want one of the last three seats in Speaker Sisterhood Express? Get registered here.  Transform your public speaking with my 60 Minute Public Speaking Makeover here. Get Amanda's free training: The Three Pillars of Visibility Check out Amanda's live two day event: Pitch School Live More about Amanda: After more than a decade in the New York City public relations world, Amanda Berlin now uses her pitch powers for good. She helps entrepreneurs step into their presence, create a story that inspires others, and spread their message in the media. Amanda and her clients have been featured in all types of media — from Business Insider to Entrepreneur on Fire and from WNYW Fox 5 to Bustle.com. She's the host of The Empowered Publicity Podcast and loves arming soul-powered business owners with the ideas and skill-set they need to go from hidden industry gem to recognizable trusted expert. Amanda has created a library of template guides and trainings and works one on one with clients to guide them to strategic story-telling and media relations based on her 12 years of experience guiding strategy for major brands in the corporate world. Amanda and her clients have been featured in all types of media — from Business Insider to Entrepreneur on Fire and from WNYW Fox 5 to Bustle.com. She's the host of The Empowered Publicity Podcast and loves arming soul-powered business owners with the ideas and skill-set they need to go from hidden industry gem to recognizable trusted expert. Amanda has spoken on the topics of visibility, publicity, and entrepreneurship at BizChix Live, Style Collective Raleigh and New York City, Body Local, Hoboken Entrepreneur Group, and more.

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Claim the Stage is a podcast for women who want to learn how to speak on stage, online, and speak up in life. Hosted by Angela Lussier, award-winning professional speaker, seven-time author, and CEO and founder of the Speaker Sisterhood, a network of public speaking clubs for women. Learn more about joining a speaking club: www.speakersisterhood.com

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