Public Speaking, Confidence, Storytelling, Selling, Personal Brand, Career Advancement: Be In Demand

Laurie-Ann Murabito, Corporate Speaking Coach & Visibility Strategist
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Your ability to communicate and speak with confidence is the fastest way to elevate your career, expand your personal brand, and open doors to opportunities, when you're in boardrooms, sales presentations, stages, and networking events If you want to get visible, attract premium opportunities and promotions, and turn speaking into your best strategy, you’ve just found your new favorite podcast. Hosted by Laurie-Ann Murabito, professional keynote speaker, executive leadership coach, and corporate presentation advisor. This podcast show gives you the advice & tools to become the most compelling, memorable, confident communicator in any room. This show provides answers to: How to get promoted faster? How to speak with executive presence? How to communicate with confidence? How to deliver a compelling corporate presentation? How to be heard in the boardroom? How to stand out as a leader? How to influence without authority? How to make a bigger impact at work? How to increase your visibility at work? How to become a more powerful communicator? How to build a personal brand as a leader? How to lead with confidence? How to get recognized by senior leadership? How to position yourself for a promotion? How to develop leadership communication skills? How to write a compelling speech? How to use public speaking to grow your personal brand?

  1. 2d ago

    How to Stop People From Interrupting You (In Meetings and On Stage) | Ep 435

    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 keep control of your spotlight time. Here's what you'll learn: The real reason people interrupt you in meetings and on stage, and why it comes down to anxiety instead of rudeness.Where to put your three-point structure when you're speaking from a stage, before you ever open with an agenda.How to move your Q&A ahead of your closing, which means a random question never gets the last word on your talk.The exact phrase to open a corporate status update, so next time nobody's waiting for a gap to jump in.How to reclaim the room with one line before you wrap up, and exactly why it works even when you're short on time. Pace the room, and the interruptions stop finding a way in. >>>Book an Executive Presence Audit at https://speakandstandout.com/executive-presence Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter Connect with me on: LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips Thank you for listening, LA

  2. 6d ago

    BONUS: Danny Goldberg on Boundaries, Assertiveness, and Ditching People Pleasing

    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$$hole," and he joins the show to talk about the fine line between people pleasing and having real boundaries, and why the leaders who get remembered are the ones who know the difference. Here's what you'll learn: The gut-check question that tells you it's time to stop people-pleasing, before resentment builds.Why pushing harder when someone stalls backfires, and exactly what to do instead.The real difference between confidence and being a jerk, which means you can stand firm and still be liked.Why companies hire resumes and fire personalities, and why that's exactly backwards for building a team.The one thing you should never do at the end of a talk or a hard conversation, so next time you leave people with your strongest point instead of a shrug. Boundaries don't make you a jerk. They make you someone people respect. If you needed permission to stop over-explaining every no, this is it. Grab Danny's book, "A Little Bit of A$$hole," at littlebitahole.com. Connect with Danny M. Goldberg at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymgoldberg and on Twitter - DannyMGoldberg >>> Book an Executive Presence Audit at https://speakandstandout.com/executive-presence >>> Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter Connect with me on: LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips Thank you for listening, LA

  3. Aug 10

    Storytelling: Show Them Your Credibility Without Telling Them | Ep 434

    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 instant credibility, and why each one lands differently with your audience.How to structure your authority section, without turning it into a boring resume.Why a client's transformation story works harder than your own credentials, the moment you let someone else's win speak for you.What makes a transformation story actually resonate, which means your audience can picture their own point A to point B.The homework exercise from episode 333, so next time you write a speech, you already have your best stories written down. You're full of stories. You just haven't given yourself credit for them yet. >>> Book an Executive Presence Audit at https://speakandstandout.com/executive-presence >>> Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter Connect with me on: LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips Thank you for listening, LA

  4. Aug 3

    Unforgettable Speakers and Teachers: Lessons from my College Chemistry Proff | Ep 433

    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 doesn’t have to be that way. Learn why storytelling, movement, and genuine excitement have the power to keep people on the edge of their seats, whether you’re leading a meeting or speaking on stage. Here’s what you’ll learn:How to transform dull topics into engaging experiences, so you stand out and capture attention in any setting.The secret power of using metaphors and analogies, so your audience remembers your message for years.Why passion and presence matter more than being an expert, so you connect and motivate even the toughest crowd.The difference between being just another speaker and one they talk about by name, so you become the go-to choice in your industry. Be the teacher they’ll always remember, not the lecturer they’ll forget. >>>Book a call at https://speakandstandout.com/executive-presence Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter Connect with me on: LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips Thank you for listening, LA

  5. Jul 27

    Being Different Sets You Apart and Gets You Noticed in Your Industry | Ep 432

    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 you talk in meetings can help you be remembered. Whether you’re a corporate leader or an entrepreneur, learn why going against the grain will open up new opportunities and make you the obvious next choice. Here’s what you’ll learn:How to spot what everyone else is doing, so you can avoid sameness and get noticed fast.Ways to change your approach, like your public speaking skills or personal branding, so you become memorable in any crowd.Why doing the opposite of what’s expected will help you grow your career or business faster. Do the opposite and get remembered instead of overlooked. >>>Book an Executive Presence Audit at https://speakandstandout.com/executive-presence Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter Connect with me on: LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips Thank you for listening, LA

  6. Jul 20

    What if I Forget What I'm About to Say? Real Strategies for Real Speaking Fears | Ep 431

    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 place again. Here’s what you’ll learn:How to recover instantly when you forget what to say next, so your audience stays engaged and you feel confident.The trick of using your audience to buy a few seconds, so you can keep your presentation moving smoothly.Your audience never knows what you planned on saying.Using slides strategicly to cue you without boring text, so your message is clear and powerful. Turn your biggest fear into your greatest secret. >>>Book an Executive Presence Audit at https://speakandstandout.com/executive-presence Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter Connect with me on: LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips Thank you for listening, LA

  7. Jul 13

    What You Wear Impacts Your Confidence and Influence - Enclothed Cognition | Ep 430

    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 flip a switch inside, making you stand taller and speak with confidence in any room. Here’s what you’ll learn:How your clothes don’t just influence how others see you, but actually shift your own mindset and performance—so you show up with your best energy.The science-backed reason why even subtle dress code changes transform how an entire group feels and interacts—so you can harness this for any team or meeting.The little-known “halo effect” and how dressing up just a notch higher makes people treat you like an expert—so you’re remembered long after you leave.Strategies for picking your “red cape” outfit that instantly boosts your confidence—so you walk into any high-stakes moment ready to command the room.Why most people never question what shrinks them or what lifts them up—so you can break the autopilot cycle and stand out when it matters most. Dress for your mind and command the room before you say a single word. >>>Book an Executive Presence Audit at https://speakandstandout.com/executive-presence Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter Connect with me on: LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips Thank you for listening, LA

  8. Jul 9

    BONUS: Mastering Communication, Powerful Speaking, Storytelling, and Audience Engagement with Dr. Michael Gerharz

    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 knew about communication. You'll uncover actionable ways to improve your talks so that your message sticks—every time. You'll learn: How focusing on the “pass along phrase” can make your talks unforgettable, so your audience will share your message long after you leave the room.The real role of storytelling in powerful presentations, so you're adding substance that sparks change—not just drama for drama’s sake.Why listening is your superpower on stage, so you can adapt in the moment and create true resonance with any audience.Simple methods for practicing and sharpening your stories, so you show up with confidence instead of overwhelm.The secret difference between persuading and inspiring, so your audience feels moved, not pushed. Flip the spotlight. Make your audience the hero. That’s how talks get remembered. Dr. Michael Gerharz https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgerharz/ https://www.instagram.com/drgerharz/ https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelGerharz Special FREE Offer: https://michaelgerharz.com/beindemand Links & Resources: Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together. Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or Spotify Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips

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Your ability to communicate and speak with confidence is the fastest way to elevate your career, expand your personal brand, and open doors to opportunities, when you're in boardrooms, sales presentations, stages, and networking events If you want to get visible, attract premium opportunities and promotions, and turn speaking into your best strategy, you’ve just found your new favorite podcast. Hosted by Laurie-Ann Murabito, professional keynote speaker, executive leadership coach, and corporate presentation advisor. This podcast show gives you the advice & tools to become the most compelling, memorable, confident communicator in any room. This show provides answers to: How to get promoted faster? How to speak with executive presence? How to communicate with confidence? How to deliver a compelling corporate presentation? How to be heard in the boardroom? How to stand out as a leader? How to influence without authority? How to make a bigger impact at work? How to increase your visibility at work? How to become a more powerful communicator? How to build a personal brand as a leader? How to lead with confidence? How to get recognized by senior leadership? How to position yourself for a promotion? How to develop leadership communication skills? How to write a compelling speech? How to use public speaking to grow your personal brand?

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