Mic Drop Mindset

Jennifer Espinosa-Goswami
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Mic Drop Mindset is the podcast for entrepreneurs and professional speakers who want to grow their business through public speaking without losing their confidence, credibility, or authentic voice. If you know you’re good at what you do but struggle to: feel fully confident on stage or on screenposition yourself as a paid expertstand out in a crowded speaking spaceor translate your message into real business growththis show is for you. Hosted by Jenn Espinosa-Goswami, ICF-certified speaker coach, award-winning corporate trainer, and Founder of Weightless LLC, Mic Drop Mindset blends the mindset and mechanics of professional speaking so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start showing up with clarity, authority, and impact. With more than 16 years of experience in professional speaking, speaker coaching, and leadership development, Jenn helps speakers turn their message into a movement especially women and underrepresented voices navigating visibility in the speaking industry. Her work has been featured in Women’s Health, Reader’s Digest, and Authority Magazine. Each episode delivers practical, encouraging insights to help you: Grow your professional speaking career and create paid speaking opportunitiesStrengthen your presentation skills through expert speaker coachingBuild a speaking brand that aligns with who you are, not who you think you should bePractice confident presenting that feels grounded, credible, and authenticCreate meaningful mic drop moments that resonate long after you leave the stageNavigate visibility and leadership as a woman speaker or underrepresented voiceWhether you’re delivering keynotes, leading corporate trainings, hosting workshops, or showing up for virtual talks, Mic Drop Mindset is designed to help you feel equipped, encouraged, and energized every time you step into the spotlight. If you’re ready to own your voice, elevate your speaking brand, and lead with confidence, welcome to Mic Drop Mindset. 👉 Learn more and explore resources at www.jennspingo.com

  1. Presentation Skills Coaching with Michelle Von Ruden: Episode 19

    -3 дн.

    Presentation Skills Coaching with Michelle Von Ruden: Episode 19

    Faith Based versus Secular Speaking: How to Choose your Best Audience Host Jennspingo coaches speaker and burnout strategist Michelle Von Ruden on how to navigate speaking in both Christian and secular contexts without limiting opportunities.  Michelle worries meeting planners may avoid her if they see faith-based content, especially as she rebrands her website and grows her faith-focused podcast, Why I Believe.  They clarify that her core burnout talk stays the same while stories and references shift by audience, and note she has no evidence yet of lost bookings—only advice from experienced speakers.  Jenn highlights that faith is central to Michelle’s values and identity and can’t be fully separated, encourages evaluating advice through values and outcomes, and discusses choosing audiences intentionally due to limited capacity.  Michelle decides she wants a 50/50 mix of faith-based and secular engagements, prioritizes authenticity, and shares her themed weekly schedule for managing multiple business demands. About Michelle: Michelle Von Ruden is a speaker, burnout strategist, and host of the Why I Believe podcast. She helps high-achievers overcome burnout, perfectionism, and overwhelm so they can lead with greater resilience, clarity, and purpose. Author of “3 Ways to Develop Your Resilience”, Michelle’s insights have been featured in Volume One – Women in Leadership 2024, the Maxwell Leadership Blog, and podcasts such as LeaderPass and Coachful Coaching. She holds a BS in Finance from Capella University and an MBA in Management & Leadership from the University of Kansas. With more than 20 years of leadership, operations, finance, and entrepreneurial experience, Michelle combines practical strategies with real-world wisdom. She is a certified Maxwell Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Trainer, a DISC Behavioral Analysis Consultant, and a respected leader within Maxwell Leadership, Polka Dot Powerhouse, and One Woman. Michelle has inspired audiences across the U.S. and Canada through keynotes, workshops, and leadership development programs. Connect with Michelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellervonruden/  https://vonrudencc.com/speaking 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:26 The Faith and Speaking Dilemma 03:14 Customizing Stories for Audiences 04:36 Fear of Meeting Planner Pushback 05:40 Website and Branding Decisions 09:02 Filtering Advice Through Values 11:49 Faith as Core Identity 13:23 MVR Rebrand and Future Site Plan 15:03 Can You Mix Both Worlds 15:36 Defining Proof Points 16:36 Who You Serve Most 19:24 Choosing Faith or Secular 20:05 Owning Your Identity 21:39 Unmasking and Cancer Story 23:52 Money Values and Mix 25:46 How Top Speakers Scale 27:34 Weekly Focus System 28:16 Mic Drop and Connect Have a question or suggestion for a future episode topic? Email me jenn@jennspingo.com. Ready to deliver mic drop moments in your next presentation? Schedule a call to learn more about coaching www.calendly.com/jennchat Looking to book a speaker for your corporate or association event on topics including leadership and communication? View my programs at www.jennspingo.com

    29 мин.

  2. 19 июн.

    Choose your Best Speaking Business Model | Episode 18

    Speaking Business Models: Pay-to-Play, Keynotes, Visibility, Competitions, Corporate Training, and Hosting Events, oh my! The episode of Mic Drop Mindset breaks down major speaking business models and how to choose a fit. Jenn Espinosa-Goswami reflects on early, unprofitable experiences relying on Facebook groups and virtual summits, then explains 6 different speaking business models to consider on your speaking journey. These 6 business models are 1) pay-to-play/sponsored stages  2) the paid keynote/enterprise model  3) visibility or “free dinner” speaking  4) speaker competitions for “vicarious authority”  5) corporate training 6) promoter speaking (with a cautionary disclaimer about those who may promise more than they can deliver) Would you like my support with finding speaking opportunities for paid, visibility or corporate training? Join my masterclass on July 21 on Finding & Booking Speaking Engagements. This includes a deep dive using resources on where to start and who to connect with. These aren't your typical "free dinner" speaking! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-and-booking-paid-speaking-engagements-tickets-1991070988926 00:00 Speaking Models Overview 00:33 Early Speaking Lessons 01:30 Pay To Play Stages 05:00 Keynote Enterprise Model 07:37 Visibility Free Dinner 09:21 Speaker Competitions 11:43 Corporate Training Path 14:13 Host Your Own Events 15:55 Recap And Final Advice Have a question or suggestion for a future episode topic? Email me jenn@jennspingo.com. Ready to deliver mic drop moments in your next presentation? Schedule a call to learn more about coaching www.calendly.com/jennchat Looking to book a speaker for your corporate or association event on topics including leadership and communication? View my programs at www.jennspingo.com

    18 мин.

  3. 5 июн.

    Worst Public Speaking Advice EVER! | Episode 17

    Worst Public Speaking Advice Ever (And What to Do Instead) The episode reviews the worst public speaking advice that Jenn has heard and offers alternatives: don’t wait to perfect a fully written, filmed speech before seeking gigs because events book 6–8 months out and perfectionism can stall opportunities; avoid opening with a joke or forced audience-energy questions like “How are you today?”; reject the idea that anyone is simply a “natural,” since strong speakers practice and can appear natural through preparation; “speak from the heart” shouldn’t mean being unprepared, overly dramatic, or oversharing private details; two unusual tips are discussed—eating salty potato chips to calm nerves (shared as an industry myth and used with caution) and squeezing butt cheeks as a grounding/tension-release idea; and instead of only listening to your videos for feedback, review visuals without audio, then audio without visuals to improve both. Thanks to Eva Rose Daniel for inspiring tip #6. Resources mentioned: Episode 4 on Speechcraft https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593278/episodes/18781840 00:00 Worst Advice Intro 00:23 Perfection Before Gigs 01:38 Skip Jokes Opener 03:19 Nobody Is Natural 04:51 Speak From Heart Myth 06:40 Potato Chips Nerves 07:56 Squeeze Butt Cheeks 09:16 Better Video Feedback 10:35 Wrap Up And Next Have a question or suggestion for a future episode topic? Email me jenn@jennspingo.com. Ready to deliver mic drop moments in your next presentation? Schedule a call to learn more about coaching www.calendly.com/jennchat Looking to book a speaker for your corporate or association event on topics including leadership and communication? View my programs at www.jennspingo.com

    11 мин.

  4. 29 мая

    What to Charge for your Speaking Fee | Episode 16

    How to Answer “What’s Your Speaking Fee?” and Get Paid What You’re Worth The episode explains how speakers can confidently answer “What’s your speaking fee?” and avoid blurting out an unaligned number by using three approaches: replacement cost, honorarium/starter fee, and the “budge or barter” method to avoid.  For replacement cost, speakers (especially coaches/consultants) can base fees on their hourly rate plus preparation, pre-event calls, and post-event follow-up, emphasizing they’re paid for delivering a problem-solving program, not just a 60-minute talk.  For honorariums, speakers can ask early if there’s a budget, then negotiate other compensation like travel, books, video footage, attendee lists, sponsorship/table space, promotion, or discounted tickets, and invoice the full fee with discounts.  The script shares typical fee ranges (emerging $0–$3,000; experienced/industry $3,000–$7,000; professional/celebrity $7,000–$100,000), suggests stating ranges, discusses whether to list fees on a website, and underscores saying no when it isn’t worth it. 00:00 The Speaking Fee Question 00:56 Avoiding the Bread Game 01:48 Replacement Cost Method 03:52 Prep Time and Add Ons 07:00 Lead with Value 07:37 Honorarium and Low Budget Gigs 09:09 Negotiating Non Cash Perks 11:06 Sponsorship and Tabling Example 14:02 Budge or Barter Pitfalls 15:25 Typical Fee Ranges 17:34 Using Ranges and Calculators 19:21 Posting Fees and Wrap Up 20:34 Final Thanks and Call to Action Have a question or suggestion for a future episode topic? Email me jenn@jennspingo.com. Ready to deliver mic drop moments in your next presentation? Schedule a call to learn more about coaching www.calendly.com/jennchat Looking to book a speaker for your corporate or association event on topics including leadership and communication? View my programs at www.jennspingo.com

    21 мин.

  5. 22 мая

    Become Speaker Bureau Worthy: Episode 15

    How to Know You’re Speaker Bureau Ready: Fees, Materials, Reputation, and Consistency The episode explains why speakers shouldn’t approach a speakers bureau until they’re “bureau ready,” noting bureaus typically want speakers already booking plenty of work and consistently earning about $7,500–$12,500 per talk, and that some speakers sign with bureaus yet book nothing.  Jenn outlines key readiness factors: professional speaker materials (a speaker kit/portfolio with a clear signature talk, audience takeaways, bios, professional headshots, testimonials, and both editable drafts and polished PDFs so bureaus can add logos), reputation (responsiveness, warm referrals, industry relationships, and a strong online presence), and consistency (fee integrity, consistent branding, visible event activity, and audience fit).  She also discusses tradeoffs of bureaus—25% commission, expectation to say yes, and benefits like negotiation, logistics, and access to ongoing event-planner relationships. 00:00 Bureau Ready Warning 00:22 Why Bureaus Say No 02:49 Who Bureaus Want 03:21 Build Your Speaker Kit 04:50 Professional Assets Checklist 05:28 Public And Private Versions 07:24 Reputation Matters Most 10:19 Boost Your Visibility 11:56 Consistency And Fee Integrity 13:54 Lifestyle Fit Reality Check 15:22 What Bureaus Actually Do 18:10 Wrap Up And Next Steps Have a question or suggestion for a future episode topic? Email me jenn@jennspingo.com. Ready to deliver mic drop moments in your next presentation? Schedule a call to learn more about coaching www.calendly.com/jennchat Looking to book a speaker for your corporate or association event on topics including leadership and communication? View my programs at www.jennspingo.com

    21 мин.

  6. 15 мая

    Authenticity and your Speaking Style: Episode 14

    Find Your Authentic Speaking Style: From Formal to Facilitator This episode explores how a speaker’s authenticity is connected to their unique speaking style and how to identify it. It suggests starting with outward cues like stage wardrobe (formal vs. informal) and aligning dress with language and delivery to avoid disconnects.  Jenn outlines four core speaker personas—informative (data-driven), narrative (storytelling/performance techniques), entertainer (physicality, props, magic), and facilitator (co-creating interactive experiences)—and notes people may blend elements of each.  Jenn also discusses vocal and cultural nuances, especially among women and women of color, including musical cadence influenced by traditions such as church and ministry, along with techniques like vocal fry, upspeak, pitch, and the importance of clear enunciation. She encourages recording and listening to audio to self-assess cadence, pacing, pauses, emphasis, and content balance, then leaning into natural style while practicing new techniques. Get the free guide to evaluating your presentation skills: www.jennspingo.com/free-guide Video on vocal techniques unique to women: https://youtu.be/ueVYU6jZ8-Q?si=hDQMOOY5u0IHYOgQ 00:00 Speaking Style and Authenticity 00:45 Dress Sets the Tone 01:54 Informal vs Formal Vibes 04:52 Stage Personas Explained 05:20 Informative and Narrative Types 06:59 Entertainers and Facilitators 09:25 Cultural Cadence and Musicality 10:51 Vocal Habits to Watch 12:13 Enunciation and Self Review 13:40 Key Takeaways and Next Steps Have a question or suggestion for a future episode topic? Email me jenn@jennspingo.com. Ready to deliver mic drop moments in your next presentation? Schedule a call to learn more about coaching www.calendly.com/jennchat Looking to book a speaker for your corporate or association event on topics including leadership and communication? View my programs at www.jennspingo.com

    15 мин.

  7. 8 мая

    Who Gives the Best Presentation Skills Feedback: Episode 13

    How to Get Useful Speaking Feedback: From Worst to Best Sources Jenn explains why speakers should actively solicit feedback to iterate on their talks, improve performance, and earn rebookings and referrals. She contrasts helpful feedback with a negative experience watching a competitor’s webinar where a volunteer speaker was repeatedly interrupted and bluntly criticized in front of hundreds, advocating instead for supportive, end-of-presentation feedback like Toastmasters and her Mic Drop Moments process.  She recommends using Talkadot to collect immediate audience “smile report” data, quotes, and social graphics, and then ranks feedback sources from worst to best: self-review (often overly critical), staff (too supportive), family and friends (inconsistent and not specific), AI tools (useful analytics but limited on connection), other speakers (valuable if guided with specific questions), audience members and event organizers (more candid survey data), and finally speaker coaches for objective, encouraging, mindset-and-mechanics support. She previews next week’s topic on speaking fees. Resources mentioned: Talkadot https://www.talkadot.com/s/jennespinosa-goswami/share Mic Drop Moments (for 2 levels of feedback) www.calendly.com/jennchat Evaluate your own presentation with this free guide: www.jennspingo.com/free-guide 00:00 Why Feedback Matters 01:28 A Webinar Feedback Horror Story 04:23 Better Ways to Give Feedback 06:06 Fast Audience Surveys with Talkadot 07:20 Ranking Feedback Sources 07:34 Worst to Mid Feedback Options 12:21 Speakers and Audience Insights 14:41 Event Organizer Reports 15:36 Why a Speaker Coach Helps Most 17:49 Recap and Next Steps Have a question or suggestion for a future episode topic? Email me jenn@jennspingo.com. Ready to deliver mic drop moments in your next presentation? Schedule a call to learn more about coaching www.calendly.com/jennchat Looking to book a speaker for your corporate or association event on topics including leadership and communication? View my programs at www.jennspingo.com

    19 мин.

  8. 1 мая

    What Audiences Want to See in your Speaker Biography: Episode 12

    How to Write an Expert Speaker Biography (Without Imposter Syndrome) Jenn explains how to develop an expert speaker biography by first giving yourself permission to be an expert, even if you work adjacent to a credentialed industry and feel imposter syndrome.  She recommends reviewing and editing existing bios (website About Me page or social profiles) to ensure they clearly state who you are, what you do, who you help, and how you help, while removing unnecessary length and clutter.  She discusses balancing education, certifications, and training with experience and personal connection to the topic, noting you don’t owe audiences anything you’re not ready to share.  She advises adding one human “factoid” to make the bio personable, creating both long and short versions (ideally 150 words or less), and keeping biographies consistent across platforms to avoid confusion and improve hireability. 00:00 Expert Enough Mindset 02:05 Adjacent Industry Imposter Syndrome 03:16 Two Bio Types Explained 03:54 Edit Your Long Bio 05:07 Education Versus Experience 08:28 Share Only What Serves 09:26 Add Human Factoid 11:25 Short Bio Speaker Kit 13:05 Consistency Across Platforms 13:53 Closing And Next Steps Have a question or suggestion for a future episode topic? Email me jenn@jennspingo.com. Ready to deliver mic drop moments in your next presentation? Schedule a call to learn more about coaching www.calendly.com/jennchat Looking to book a speaker for your corporate or association event on topics including leadership and communication? View my programs at www.jennspingo.com

    14 мин.
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Mic Drop Mindset is the podcast for entrepreneurs and professional speakers who want to grow their business through public speaking without losing their confidence, credibility, or authentic voice. If you know you’re good at what you do but struggle to: feel fully confident on stage or on screenposition yourself as a paid expertstand out in a crowded speaking spaceor translate your message into real business growththis show is for you. Hosted by Jenn Espinosa-Goswami, ICF-certified speaker coach, award-winning corporate trainer, and Founder of Weightless LLC, Mic Drop Mindset blends the mindset and mechanics of professional speaking so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start showing up with clarity, authority, and impact. With more than 16 years of experience in professional speaking, speaker coaching, and leadership development, Jenn helps speakers turn their message into a movement especially women and underrepresented voices navigating visibility in the speaking industry. Her work has been featured in Women’s Health, Reader’s Digest, and Authority Magazine. Each episode delivers practical, encouraging insights to help you: Grow your professional speaking career and create paid speaking opportunitiesStrengthen your presentation skills through expert speaker coachingBuild a speaking brand that aligns with who you are, not who you think you should bePractice confident presenting that feels grounded, credible, and authenticCreate meaningful mic drop moments that resonate long after you leave the stageNavigate visibility and leadership as a woman speaker or underrepresented voiceWhether you’re delivering keynotes, leading corporate trainings, hosting workshops, or showing up for virtual talks, Mic Drop Mindset is designed to help you feel equipped, encouraged, and energized every time you step into the spotlight. If you’re ready to own your voice, elevate your speaking brand, and lead with confidence, welcome to Mic Drop Mindset. 👉 Learn more and explore resources at www.jennspingo.com

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