As business owners, public speaking comes with the territory. Whether we’re leading a presentation for a client or giving a speech at an event, we’re often required to show up and speak in front of groups of people. All that to say, we’ve got to get comfortable with speaking, even if it makes us nervous. That’s why we invited Colleen Odegaard to join us on the podcast. Colleen is an award-winning journalist and former co-host of the Charlotte Today Show. She is an incredible storyteller and speaker, and brings us a ton of actionable tips to rock your next presentation.
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Sign up for the free livestream link for TedX Sugar Creek Women in Charlotte, NC on May 10th! You can also purchase a ticket to the VIP Speaker Reception!
Some key takeaways from this episode include:
Carolina’s struggle with stage fright ahead of her TedX Talk
The self-talk you need going into a presentation
Colleen’s power pose that will get you pumped up for your talk
The impact of a strong start and big finish - even if you totally bombed
Focusing on connection over perfection
Developing clear messaging and making sure your passion comes through
Cutting the fluff so your audience knows exactly what to do
For years, our group of business besties have been meeting up for dinner and drinks to talk about the ins, outs, wins, and struggles of running a business. Now, we’d love for you to pull up a seat at the table and join us at Breaking Even Better, the podcast where we share the lessons we’ve learned (sometimes the hard way!) and how you can apply them to your own business.
Meet Your Co-Hosts:
Carolina Aponte, Fractional CFO, Founder & CEO of Caja Holdings, an accounting and fractional CFO firm
Brenda Harris, Founder & CEO of BPN Staffing Solutions, a premier healthcare staffing agency; and The Lab Look, a medical apparel company
Trish Saemann, Marketing Consultant, Fractional CMO, and Owner of GoBeyond SEO, a boutique digital marketing agency
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