Ongoing Mastery: Presenting & Speaking Kirsten Rourke

In this week's episode of Ongoing Mastery: Presenting & Speaking, Kirsten has a live mini-coaching session with Keva of Le Departique, a fashion and art boutique. Although Keva is a skilled speaker, she wanted tips for doing live videos on social media.
Key take-aways:
If you are recording on your phone, listen to the playback with earbuds or headphones Do not underestimate the value of a really good green screenBefore going into a full video production process, start with the equipment you have so you can evaluate what you really need
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Le Departique’s website -
Trilogy Studio, Annapolis, MD -
Holiday Market, Four Seasons Hotel, Washington, D.C.
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In this week's episode of Ongoing Mastery: Presenting & Speaking, Kirsten and Kellie highlight some of their favorite moments from interviews with recent guests Vanessa Zamy, Precious Williams, and Khadija Moore. We’re seeing new connections in our topics across the speaker-verse, and we’re both grateful for the opportunities that our ongoing mastery journey has opened up.
Key take-aways:
Vanessa: Stick with what works, don’t make decisions from fear Precious: Embrace who you are, show up boldlyKhadija: Focus on clear & concise communication for effective leadership
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Rick Zanotti's LinkedIn profileVanessa Zamy’s LinkedIn profile -
Von Glitschka’s LinkedIn profile -
Alex Maureau's LinkedIn profileThe Learning Guild: Community & Resources for Learning Professionals | The Learning GuildEnergizer Bunny - Wikipedia -
Crossing the Rubicon - WikipediaKhadija Moore’s LinkedIn profile -
Mark Britz's LinkedIn profilePrecious Williams' LinkedIn profileThe Moth | Radio Hour
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In this week's episode of Ongoing Mastery: Presenting & Speaking, Kirsten discusses leadership and public speaking with Khadija Moore. Moore says there are multiple reasons beyond giving a speech why leaders need public speaking skills. Find out why she has her clients ask their teams to say in their own words what they took from a presentation.
Key take-aways:
Include only what’s immediately relevant for your audience to understand your point in a presentation Keeping the audience in mind is crucial for leaders to get their objectives met Conferences are going to be shifting to include more experiential learning
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Organization Development Network -
Subject Matter Expert Paradox -
Khadija Moore's consulting company, DijitalisedLearning Leaders Winter Online Forum 2022 Program | The Learning Guild - Kirsten and Khadijia met on the “Supporting Your Company during the Great Resignation” panel
Khadija Moore’s LinkedIn profile -
Imposter Syndrome | Psychology Today -

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In this week's episode of Ongoing Mastery: Presenting & Speaking, Kirsten has a passionate conversation with an inspiring friend, Precious Williams, the Killer Pitch Master. Precious shares an extremely difficult time in her life and the turn-around that led to her current success atop the pitch universe. She stresses why it’s important that she trusts herself, why she wants to be respected rather than liked, and how creativity beats money.
Key take-aways:
You have to define yourself, rather than let others define you If you are truly serving your clients, the company name isn’t about youShare your successes so that others like you can see that pathway for themselves
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"Grown Woman," BeyoncéThe Bowery Mission Women's Center -
Crisis Respite Centers - NYC HealthRatchet (slang) - WikipediaPrecious on YouTube -
Precious on Instagram -
Precious on Twitter -
Precious on Facebook -
Precious on LinkedIn -
Buy all 4 of Precious’s books -
Perfect Pitches by Precious website -
Tammy Faye Bakker talks her infamous makeup and more on TODAY in 2000 -
Rick Fuller, professional wrestling champion | WikipediaPrecious's Babson TEDx -
America's Real Deal -
The Lifeline and 988 : Suicide and Crisis LifelineHome | Innovation Women
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In this week's episode of Ongoing Mastery: Presenting & Speaking, Kirsten talks with Vanessa Zamy, the Business Defibrillator, about growing your business while avoiding burn out. Vanessa shares her perspective on why making decisions from a place of fear is so harmful for business. You’ll also learn what Vanessa would tell the just-starting-out version of herself, as well as her walk-out music choice.
Key take-aways:
Business ownership is a marathon; stick with what works Employees stay with teams when they feel like they matter and are part of something biggestRecognize the people around you who support you and cheer you on
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Vanessa Zamy’s LinkedIn profile -
Vanessa's website | Your Vision's Catalyst - Revive. Grow. Scale. -
Entrepreneurship study at University of California, San Francisco showing that 72% of entrepreneurs have mental health issues (pre-pandemic) -
Vanessa’s upcoming online workshop, Nov 30, 2022, 8:00-9:15 a.m.: “Recession Proof Leadership: How to Shut Down Your Staff’s Nonsense” -
Audiobook Kirsten is listening to: Robert E. Quinn, The Economics of Higher Purpose: Eight Counterintuitive Steps for Creating a Purpose-Driven Organization -
Imposter Syndrome | Psychology Today -
“Run the World (Girls),” Beyoncé -

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In this week's episode of Ongoing Mastery: Presenting & Speaking, Kirsten and Kellie talk about what each is working on now and what’s next to improve their skill, even though both have been speaking and teaching for more than two decades. They also have advice for how to decide what to work on in your speaking and presenting skills.
Key take-aways:
Even experienced speakers can improve their craftPlan your progress, rather than trying to work on everything at onceWhat surprises Kirsten’s and Kellie’s audiences when they speak
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Marilyn Monroe sings "Happy Birthday" to President John F. KennedyJohn Chen | Engaging Virtual Meetings – Openers, games and activities to boost energy, productivity and participationJeff Evans', magician, LinkedIn profileBobbi Brown CosmeticsMasterclass | Neil Gaiman Teaches the Art of StorytellingTim David's LinkedIn profile
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