158 - Tips to Ground Yourself Before a Speaking Gig
“What are your grounding hacks before a speaking gig?” is the question I’m answering in this week’s episode of Speaking with Confidence.Grounding isn’t always about nerves, sometimes it’s about getting present to where you are and what you’re about to do.Listen in to hear:What I do when nerves hit just before I walk on stageMy ‘standard start’ that lets me settle, ground and get presentHow I connect with my audience, before going on stage and as I’m on stage to ground and calmMy little tip for making eye contact with your audience (even when it’s a big one)Are you a rambler, a over-sharer, a data-dumper with a side of rabbit holes? Join me for my Goldilocks Effect of Speaking on 30 July. All the details here.Have a question you want me to answer on the podcast? Ask away on Instagram.
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157 - How to Record Social Media Videos
In this episode I’m giving you my top tips for speaking on camera, and getting over that reluctance to record when it’s just you and the camera.I record A LOT of video content - this podcast, for one, as well as course videos, Instagram reels and stories, and I’ve picked up a few tricks along the way to move past that reluctance to hit record and just do it.Listen in to hear:Why it’s perfectly normal to struggle with speaking to a camera without an audience.Why creating content quickly can help maintain momentum.How to quickly plan the content of your video (not your script) to get you movingWhy authenticity in video content is more engaging than perfection.Why I’m a big fan of recording once and publishingThe only part of your video I suggest you practice My hot tip for connecting with an absent, invisible audience Master the ‘Goldilocks Effect of Speaking’ - join me at my upcoming online workshop to learn how to say not too much, not too little, but just the right amount to land your message with impact, every time. July 30 - register here.Want some more social media tips? Listen to episode 63 - How To Not Suck at Social Media Videos.Got a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? Tag me in a post, or DM me on Instagram.
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156 - Knowing WHEN to Speak Up
In this episode of Speaking with Confidence, I’m discussing the importance of strategic communication and how to effectively contribute to conversations that matter. I’ve been noticing my own ‘desire’ to contribute to ALL THE CONVERSATIONS, but actually, realising I need to focus on my own circle of influence and control, and the value of thoughtful contributions over mere opinions. The episode also touches on the challenges of moral outrage in the digital age, with an invitation to be mindful of your energy and impact.Listen in to hear:How being more strategic contribution can enhance your influence.Why not every opinion needs to be shared; choose wisely.How moral outrage can detract from meaningful dialogue.Why it’s powerful to focus on areas where you can make a real impact.How you can conserve energy for significant contributions.Join me at The Goldilocks Effect Online Workshop - get your ticket here.Not receiving my juicy newsletters yet? Subscribe here, and get your FREE copy of my How To Stop Rambling ebook - https://www.impactfulpresenters.com/f/how-to-stop-ramblingWant another episode? Ep 58 The Curse of Moral Outrage and Righteous Indignation.Got a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? Tag me in a post, or DM me on Instagram.
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155 - Umms & Ahhs and How To Stop Them
Today I’m answering the question, “how do I train out the excessive umms and ahhs and other unnecessary fillers that take away the conviction and strength in the message”Well, I don’t think you need to get rid of all your umms and ahhs … they’re part of an authentic and real connection. But, if they’re undermining the impact of your message, there are some simple things you can do to remove them.Listen in to hear:When filler words can undermine the strength of your message, and when they’re okHow to identify why you use filler wordsThe different approaches to minimising them, depending on why you use themWhy you might want to keep your umms and ahhs, and instead use other tactics to be impactfulDifferent ways to replace your umms and ahhs, or deliver your message differently so you don’t use them anywayTo register for the upcoming IMPACTAbility online workshop, The Goldilocks Effect of Speaking, click here.Have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? Ask me on Instagram.To grab my free ebook, How To Stop Rambling, click here.
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154 - Managing The Fear Of Public Speaking
It’s often said that the fear of public speaking is second only to the fear of death itself.If this is even close to true I find it incredibly sad - how many people are not speaking up, and not contributing their insights and knowledge to the world just because they’re scared something bad might happen?In this special episode of Speaking with Confidence with Cat Matson I’m sharing a snippet of my recent Speaking with Impact workshop series. In this particular workshop (which was part 2 of 3), I explore what we’re really scared of when we feel we’re scared of speaking in public, and how to manage it.Listen in to hear:What we REALLY fear when it comes to public speakingHow we can manage our nervesThe simple techniques for reframing that fearHow, by prioritising on connection, you can minimise that feeling of fearWhy your own personal stories can be your most powerful antidote to fearIf you’d like to watch workshops 1 & 3 of this series, simply register here and you’ll receive the replay link.If you’d like to be the first to know about my new upcoming workshops, sign up for my weekly newsletter here and get a copy of my How To Stop Rambling ebook while you’re at it.Got a question about this podcast? Ask me over on Instagram
About Speaking with Confidence with Cat Matson: communication coaching for humble leaders
If you ramble, lose your words or struggle to make yourself heard, this podcast is for you. This show is for humble leaders - public servants, corporate hippies & business owners - who want to speak up and be heard without sounding pushy or arrogant.
I’m Cat Matson and I coach people to speak with authenticity and impact in ALL settings. Whether you want to lead your team better, host webinars, speak impactfully when put on the spot or start speaking on stage, this podcast will teach you how to collect your thoughts and confidently communicate with humility, authenticity, authority and impact.
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