The Penny Drop Penny Terry

When Penny started her career behind the mic as a young (and very enthusiasstic) radio presenter she accidentally began a morning ritual which she now credits for fast-tracking her confidence and skills. She expects it'll make you cringe and feel awkward but has no doubt it's the glow-up your guest interview appearances need.

In this episode of The Penny Drop, Penny talks about something that the Aurora Australis (The Southern Lights) and interviews have in common - yep, she links a natural phenomenon with our ability to be a better guest. Strangely the link isn't as tenuous as you'd think!

What do you say once the podcast or media interview is over? Have you ever thought about it? Penny Terry reckons you should and in this episode of The Penny Drop, she goes through three things you can say to make sure you lean in before you log off. (Think less 'follow-up', more 'show-up'.) ----- Show notes: To join the waitlist for Penny's 3hr online workshop email the word 'waitlist' to penny@pennyterry.com. (There's no obligation to buy a ticket - you'll simply get first dibs on the early bird tickets). To register for Penny's FREE 30 minute Zoom session, where she'll help you work out if being a guest of podcast is a good strategy for you - click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErdeqsrTksGNP_zgYoNnx30zJn2gREgYnC

Penny has a problem with the word authenticity because it seems no one knows what it means anymore... yet everyone is trying to be it. Hot tip: While you shouldn't have to try and be authentic, for anyone who's ever tried to open their mouths when the mic is turned on, remembering how to be yourself can be something we need to re-learn. This is certainly Penny's experience and in this episode of The Penny Drop, she talks about one of the most instructive conversations she had during her ten years as a radio presenter, the thing that helped, and three strategies that she's still trying to master to help be herself whenever the mic is on.

It's not uncommon for people to tell Penny that their last media interview felt like an out-of-body experience; they can't remember what they said, what they were asked, or whether they did any good! This feeling is usually thanks to a particular brain mode that we engage during high-pressure situations. Penny's worked out how to disengage it, ensuring your next media, podcast or panel interview is a true in-of-body experience. In this week's episode of The Penny Drop, Penny runs you through three strategies to make sure you can create a real connection with the host, the audience, and your content. WAITLIST: If you'd like to get on the waitlist for Penny's Be a Better Guest 3hr public workshops that are kicking off in just - send an email to penny@pennyterry.com with the subject: WAITLIST and Penny will be in touch.

The one thing that will make the most difference between a poor interview performance and a good one - is not skill, it's not knowledge - it's mindset. Penny Terry has interviewed more than 20,000 people and in this episode of The Penny Drop, she talks about the three most effective strategies for mastering your mindset during an interview... and interestingly how they relate to Michael Jordon...