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Own the Microphone CLNS Media Boston Sports
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Public speaking is scary.
Bridgett McGowen is an award-winning international professional speaker and introvert who, when she was laid-off from her full-time job, decided to launch her own speaking business. She sits down with other professional speakers and communication experts to give you experts’ most coveted secrets for how to be confident and poised on the microphone. You will get inspiration for how to to show up and deliver a message people love.
If you want to get past your fears of public speaking and you want real strategies for how to own the microphone, then this podcast is for you!
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Stop Stalling and Start Standing Out
On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes the creator of the come alive on camera tribe, and challenge success manager who helps you define your voice, Lisa Monette. Bridgett and Lisa discuss what is holding people back from speaking, confidence, how Lisa got into her line of work, strategies to break past speech anxiety, and more!
0:51
What exactly does Lisa Monette do and why does she love it?
4:30
Where does confidence come from?
9:35
How did Lisa get into her line of work?
12:08
One thing someone can put in place to boost their confidence on video.
21:09
What does Lisa love to present on?
24:47
A question for Bridgett.
30:36
One last tip on owning the microphone.
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Let People Feel Who You Are
On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Pharmacist and international public speaker, Chinelo Enwonwu. Bridgett and Chinelo discuss how Chinelo got her start in public speaking, confidence when it comes to speaking, dealing with mishaps during a presentation, and more!
Visit chinelo.info for more information about Chinelo’s offerings.
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How did Chinelo Enwonwu go from being a Pharmacist to being a public speaker?
4:00
Where does Chinelo's confidence come from?
7:13
How does Chinelo deal with mishaps in presentations?
9:50
What is one of Chinelo favorite presentations?
15:27
How does Chinelo Enwonwu give her audience the best experience?
18:39
A question for Bridgett.
21:27
Presentation evoloution.
24:23
One last tip on how to own the microphone.
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Be Approachable, Sociable, and Generous.
On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a teacher turned speaker who helps start ups get from A-Z, and creator of the company Flywheel Results, Rob Durant. Bridgett and Rob discuss how Rob became a speaker, Robs time as a teacher, his company, challenges when speaking, making sure the audience cares about your topic, being an introvert, and more!
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How did being a teacher play a role in Rob Durant becoming a teacher?
8:00
Flywheel Results.
13:30
What is one of the greatest challenges when it comes to speaking?
24:30
A memorable presentation moment.
26:20
A question for Bridgett.
33:31
One last tip.
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Have the Courage to Speak Up
On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker with 20+ years consulting organizations while focusing on talent development and capital management, Cornelius Dowdell. Bridgett and Cornelius discuss how Neil became a speaker, learning into your expertise, changing your presentation based audience size, self employment, developing human interaction skills, and more!
Visit https://www.thebestworkplace.com to learn about Cornelius and his team's offerings in the area of coaching, talent development, holistic organizational health, organizational efficiency and visit https://wwwneliusspices.com to order his spices!
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How did Cornelius Dowdell get into speaking?
12:34
Did Cornelius always plan on being a speaker?
22:54
Favorite topic to speak on.
29:43
Always looking to learn.
38:00
Cornelius Dowdell's spices.
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Minimize You, Maximize the Message
On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a keynote speaker and founder of Emerging Excellence LLC whose goal is to help people understand that harnessing the power of change begins with how we think, Rickie Burney. Bridgett and Rickie discuss common mistakes that speakers make, how Rickie got into the speaking world, getting into Toastmasters, and more!
To learn more about Rickie and his offerings, please visit https://www.emergingexcellencellc.com/
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What is one of the biggest mistakes that speakers make when making a presentation?
2:28
How did Rickie Burney get into the world of speaking?
8:41
What is Rickie's favorite presentation to deliver
14:15
Biggest difference between Rickie's first presentation, and most recent.
19:49
A question for Bridgett.
25:36
One last tip to own the microphone.
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Be Powerful, Be You Part 2
This week, part 2 of a 2 part episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a top leadership motivational speaker, best-selling author, and award-winning businesswoman who educates leaders and business women on influencing, impacting and inspiring others to increase profits, productivity, and positivity, Pegine Echevarria. Bridgett and Pegine discuss expressing yourself on stage, hand movements, communication your value, saying "yes I can", Pegine's time as a gang member, and more!
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You are not a tiger in a cage, express yourself and use your hands.
6:40
What is one of Pegine's favorite program to teach?
14:27
A question for Bridgett, and a time Pegine was in charge of an event for Vietnam veterans.
24:00
A life changing vision.
25:30
A message to someone who may be in trouble.
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Customer Reviews
Only expect value!
Bridgett, always delivers whether it’s writing, speaking, or interviewing high level professionals. The content gifts us with gems to add to our arsenal for the benefit of now or later. Thanks for all you do Bridgett!
Love Bridgett’s energy and actionable advice
If you want to become a better public speaker (and gain confidence), this podcast is a must-listen. I love how Bridgett asks very specific questions that lead to actionable takeaways. My favorite public speaking podcast, hands down.
Incredible
Bridgett is masterful at communication. She is a tremendous leader and brings inspiring leaders to her show. She is passionate and knowledgeable in professional speaking. If you are looking for a podcast with tons of value I highly recommend Own The Microphone podcast!