This weeks special guest is Michelle Bowden, she is an expert in persuasive presenting in business and one of only 35 Australian female CSPs (Certified Speaking Professionals) – the CSP is the highest designation for speakers in the world.
In todays show we discuss:
Why presentation and communication skills are such an important part of every one of our lives – every day;
What body language and appearance has to do with success;
Preparation tips for presenting to and communicating with the people around you;
Techniques that assist with converting a lead to a sale;
PLUS she tells us why we shouldn’t use the word but – that’s but, in our conversations, and what words we should use instead.
Top Tips From The Show
When you are more persuasive and clear about what it is you are trying to achieve, you get an outcome quicker.
If you want to be a better communicator, you need to dedicate time to improving and practicing your communication skills.
Presenting is communicating and every time you communicate you are sending a message.
The way you communicate your messages dramatically effectives your effectiveness as a leader.
And lastly, I want to remind you of Michelle’s three tips, which were:
care about people
be in your stakeholders shoes at all times
every moment of the day – spread joy!
Inspirational Quotes From The Experts
“It doesn’t matter how good your message is if no one is listening!” Michelle Bowden
Tell us your #1 Takeaway from this show or what success you have had from implementing an idea you heard here! Comment below and you could win a 3 minute interview on the Fitness Business Podcast!
