Public Speaking, Confidence, Storytelling, Selling, Personal Brand, Career Advancement: Be In Demand

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• Being Too Comfortable Is Keeping You Stuck and How to Fix That | Ep 426 15.06.2026 11min

  Your comfort zone isn't protecting you. It's quietly making you weaker and costing you the growth, confidence, and momentum you say you want.We live in a world engineered for comfort: air conditioning, instant everything, a soft landing for every little ache. Somewhere, we started treating discomfort like a disease to fix instead of the admission fee for everything worth having. This episode unpacks why comfort is so expensive, how it quietly compounds against you, and how to start building real tolerance for the discomfort that growth actually requires.Here's what you'll learn:Why comfort never feels like a choice, and how that disguise is exactly what makes it so easy to keep picking the easy thing every single timeThe real difference between pain that's protecting you and discomfort that's building you, so you stop treating growth like an emergencyHow comfort quietly compounds, so every easy choice today makes the hard choice tomorrow even harderThe one question to ask yourself the moment discomfort shows up, before you rush to make it disappearA small, almost embarrassingly simple weekly challenge that builds your tolerance for discomfort one rep at a timeComfort keeps you safe and small. Discomfort is where you actually grow, and this episode shows you how to stop running from it.>>>Book your Executive Presence Audit: https://speakandstandout.com/executive-presenceExperts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletterConnect with me on:LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabitoInstagram: @laurieann.murabitoVisit my website for more advice and tipsThank you for listening, LA
• Success is Rented: The True Cost of Achievement in Leadership and Speaking | Ep 425 08.06.2026 10min

  Success isn’t owned—it’s rented, and the rent is due every single day.Most people think one good effort is enough to coast for months or years. That’s not how it works. Keeping your edge at speaking, leadership, or even in your personal life, means you have to keep showing up, every single day.Great results are never guaranteed or permanent. The moment you stop putting in the work, you start falling behind. If you want lasting success, repetition and everyday effort are your only options.Here’s what you’ll learn:Why success, team culture, and even your health are “rented”—so that you understand why consistency, not one-time effort, is what builds lasting impact.The real cost of falling behind on “the rent”—so you spot the quiet, slow slide that can cost you big opportunities.How to keep your speaking skills sharp with simple, everyday actions—so that you’re ready for any unscheduled meeting or last-minute speaking slot.Strategies to build trust and loyalty with your team—so they bring you their best every day, not just once.How to avoid scrambling when it’s too late and instead stay prepared on purpose—so you turn high-pressure moments into easy wins.Keep paying the rent, and watch how opportunity knocks at your door—day after day.>>>Book your Executive Presence Audit: https://speakandstandout.com/executive-presenceExperts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletterConnect with me on:LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabitoInstagram: @laurieann.murabitoVisit my website for more advice and tips
• You Sound Like Everyone Else (And That's the Problem) | Ep 424 01.06.2026 10min

  Fine is forgettable, but unforgettable speakers get the opportunities everyone wants.Are you blending in with every other speaker in the room? Discover why simply being "fine" keeps you invisible and what you must do to finally stand out and get noticed. Uncover the little mistakes most speakers never see—and what it takes to become truly memorable.You’ll find out how to go beyond surface-level speaking skills, so your message lands with real impact. Learn why every speech is a chance to grow, connect, and make sure you’re the one they remember.Here’s what you’ll learn:How to use micro speaking skills like pacing, pausing, and vocal variety, so you keep your audience engaged and interested.Strategies to make authentic eye contact, so listeners feel seen and want to connect with you after your talk.How to analyze and improve after each speech, so you’re always a step ahead and never just "fine."Stop sounding like everyone else—the next big opportunity goes to the one who’s remembered. Be that speaker.>>>Book your own Speaker Success call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/speaker-successLinks & Resources:Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together.Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or SpotifyExperts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletterLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabitoInstagram: @laurieann.murabitoVisit my website for more advice and tips
• Lisa Boehm on Change and Now What? | Ep 423 28.05.2026 28min

  The biggest changes in your life rarely start with a dramatic leap. They start with one small, powerful step.Change can hit you when you least expect it. Sometimes, it sweeps you up in excitement, like starting a new job or planning a trip. Other times, it shakes your world and leaves you wondering, “Now what?” Discover how to move forward no matter what kind of change you’re facing, even if you feel completely stuck.Lisa Boehm shares a simple RESET framework to help you handle change, loss, or even those unexpected curveballs. You’ll see why making fun and joy a priority can recharge your resilience, and why it matters to let go of what no longer serves you. If change has ever made you feel lost, this conversation will show you a path back to hope and action.Here’s what you’ll learn:The RESET framework to guide you through tough transitions, so you always know your next best stepHow to release unhelpful beliefs and relationships, so you have space to heal and make real progressWhy envisioning positive outcomes matters, so you can create hope even in the hardest timesThe overlooked power of adding fun back into your days, so you regain energy and momentum even while grievingHow making tiny 1% shifts can lead to real, lasting change, so you avoid overwhelming yourself and actually move forwardWhen change knocks you down, come away with the tools to rise.Links for our Guest: Website: https://resetforchange.com/LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaboehm-speakerGrab your copy of Now What? https://amzn.to/4v0lQFnLinks & Resources:Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together.Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or SpotifyExperts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletterLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabitoInstagram: @laurieann.murabitoVisit my website for more advice and tips
• Networking to Build Your Personal Brand and Get Known | Ep 422 26.05.2026 9min

  If the word networking makes you want to run the other way, you are not alone.If networking feels awkward, transactional, or just not your thing, you've probably been doing it wrong. Not because you're bad at it, but because nobody ever showed you what strategic networking actually looks like for someone who wants to lead, not schmooze.In this episode, you're going to learn why avoiding networking is quietly costing you opportunities, the two mistakes even the smartest leaders make, and exactly what strategic networking looks like in practice without becoming someone you're not.Here’s what you’ll learn:Why networking has nothing to do with cocktail parties and everything to do with who says your name when you're not in the roomThe mistake high performers make that turns networking into desperation and kills their credibility before they even ask for anythingWhy a bigger network is not the answer and what to focus on instead so the right people already know you when opportunity knocksThree specific moves that build your reputation and your relationships at the same time without attending a single awkward eventHow speaking up in meetings and raising your hand to present is actually the most powerful networking tool you already have access to>>>Book an Executive Presence Call at https://speakandstandout.com/executive-presence>>>Get the Expert's Edge delivered to your inbox at https://speakandstandout.com/news
• Visibility Scares Me [LIVE Coaching] | Ep 421 21.05.2026 19min

  ***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS~~~~~~~~~~~~~During this live coaching session, our guest Melissa Therrien , who knows she needs to get visible but is having trouble doing it.~~~~~~~~~~~~~***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****
• What's Really Driving Your Motivation and Success (and How To Work with It) | Ep 420 18.05.2026 7min

  You don’t need more willpower. Your brain is doing exactly what it was designed to do. And once you understand this one thing, avoiding your goals will never feel the same again.Everything you do, every goal you chase, every habit you avoid comes down to one simple principle: pain vs pleasure. Your brain is wired to move toward what feels good and away from what feels uncomfortable. The problem is, most people have it backwards, and it's keeping them stuck.In this episode, you're going to learn why you find some things effortless and others nearly impossible, how to flip the associations that are holding you back, and exactly how to use this to finally go after the goals you keep putting off.Here’s what you’ll learn:What your brain is actually doing when you procrastinate, avoid, or keep saying no to the things you know you need to doHow the pain and pleasure associations you've built around your goals are either working for you or against you Why two people can look at the exact same goal and have completely opposite reactions to it, and what that means for how you need to approach changeThe simple mindset shift that turns hard, uncomfortable things into something you can actually stick with, so your goals stop feeling like punishmentHow to apply this directly to speaking, leading, and showing up in the rooms that matter most for your career>>>Book an Executive Presence Call at https://speakandstandout.com/executive-presence>>>Get the Expert's Edge delivered to your inbox at https://speakandstandout.com/news
• How to Focus and Not Ramble On When Speaking or Recording Podcasts [LIVE Coaching] | Ep 419 14.05.2026 17min

  ***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS~~~~~~~~~~~~~During this live coaching session, our guest Susan Larkin of SusanLarkinCoaching.com, feels she rambles on, tells too many stories and trails downward with her voice.Ep 309 How to Use Your Podcast to Get Booked on More Stages and Ep 384 Training Your Nervous System for Success are both mentioned in this episode.~~~~~~~~~~~~~***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****
• Why Bad Memories Show Up Every Time You Speak (And What To Do About It) | Ep 418 11.05.2026 13min

  What if every time you step up to speak, it’s not your skills holding you back, but an old story from your past, replaying in your mind?That fear you feel about speaking up in a meeting or giving a big presentation didn’t appear out of thin air. Those bad memories have scar tissue, and your brain clings to them, trying to keep you safe, even though the danger is long gone. But you can rewrite the script and show up with confidence, every single time.Stop looking for the “perfect” speaking technique—old wounds need a different approach. You can actually train your mind to see speaking as safe again, and it starts with a simple, powerful shift in how you think about your past.Here’s what you’ll learn:Why bad memories surface before you speak, so you can finally stop blaming your talent or preparation.How your nervous system mistakes old wounds for present danger, and why this keeps you quiet, so you stop self-sabotaging.A science-backed analogy that shows how mental “scar tissue” limits your range, so you realize more practice isn’t the answer.A step-by-step strategy to tell your brain you’re safe now, so you can upgrade your old memories and move forward.How to prepare your mind before high-stakes moments, so you show up powerfully and leave the past behind.Rewrite your memories, reclaim your voice, and become the speaker others can’t ignore.>>>Book an Executive Presence call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/executive-presence>>>Get the Expert's Edge delivered to your inbox at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/newsletter
• Your Speaking Style to Unlock Confidence [Speaker Breakthrough Session] | Ep 417 07.05.2026 20min

  ***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS~~~~~~~~~~~~~During this live coaching session, our guest Emily Erb, has experience speaking on webinars and her own podcast. Today we uncover what her style of speaking is, so that she shows up as her unique self.Ep 384 is mentioned in this episode: Speak with Confidence on Demand: How to Train Your Nervous System~~~~~~~~~~~~~***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****
• The One Thing Keeping High Performers Stuck and The Solution | Ep 416 04.05.2026 10min

  Trying to change your whole life at once only guarantees you stay exactly the same.Most people create marathon to-do lists at conferences or the start of the year—then achieve none of them. The secret isn’t in doing everything, it’s about tipping just one domino and watching the others fall. Small shifts lead to major changes, and that’s how success really happens.Focus on just one thing and give it your all. It’s the difference between spinning your wheels and truly moving forward. You don’t need a massive overhaul—just a single step, done well, to open all the right doors.Here’s what you’ll learn:How picking one key action transforms your progress, so you’re not overwhelmed and giving up.The domino principle for life and leadership, so your first move causes big positive changes down the line.Why most people fail at resolutions, so you can avoid their mistakes and finally get results.Easy ways to break any goal into tiny steps, so you build momentum (and confidence) with every win.Ways to get real speaking and leadership success by making small, focused moves, so you become unforgettable in any room.Start with one domino and set off a chain reaction.Timestamps:[00:00] Why trying to change 12 things means changing nothing[02:43] What to tell yourself when you come back from a conference or training[04:11] The restructure that freed up a leader's entire schedule[06:09] The 60-second IG story hack for building speaking confidence[08:59] Your homework: finding your first domino>>>Book a Speaker Success Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/speaker-successLinks & Resources:Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together.Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or SpotifyExperts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletterLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabitoInstagram: @laurieann.murabitoVisit my website for more advice and tips
• Get Booked to Speak-A few Unique Tips to Use Today [LIVE Training] | Ep 415 29.04.2026 35min

  Ready to craft a speech and be outstanding on the stage? Learn how you can captivate and convert audiences, so they rave, remember, and refer you at https://speakandstandout.com/offer-indssGet $200 off INDSS with the Coupon Code Keep200INDSS expires May 8, 2026Today's Speaker Circle Community Call:Conference apps have a wealth of information about future events, which are listed by location and dateHow to use the event calendar of conference centers to find events in the near future and pitch for their following year's agendaHow to use my "Follow the Leader" strategy**********************Links & Resources:Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together.Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or SpotifyExperts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletterLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabitoInstagram: @laurieann.murabitoVisit my website for more advice and tips
• How Improv Improves Your Speaking and Listening Skills | Ep 414 27.04.2026 15min

  What can improv teach you about showing up powerfully in real life and business?Imagine stepping into a room with no script, no plan, and no idea what’s happening next. That’s improv. It’s nervous, unscripted, and liberating. Each moment is about responding in the now, while being fully present and real.You’ll leave comfortable with the unknown, trusting yourself to be resourceful in the moment. Discover how the tools of improv, like “yes, and,” being present, and embracing mistakes can make you a stronger speaker, coach, or leader.Here’s what you’ll learn:Using “yes, and” keeps the conversation open and collaborative, so your audience and clients feel truly heardWhy being fully present transforms how you lead, and you never miss the opportunity right in front of youThe secret to making others look good, so your relationships become stronger and more supportiveHow to turn mistakes into memorable moments, watch how pressure and perfectionism stop holding you backThe powerful impact of strategic silence, so your message lands fully every timeStep into any room with confidence and make every moment count.>>>>Book a Speaker Success Call today at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/speaker-successLinks & Resources:Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together.Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or SpotifyExperts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletterLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabitoInstagram: @laurieann.murabitoVisit my website for more advice and tips
• How a Web Designer can Use Her Story to Impact and Attract Clients | Ep 413 23.04.2026 28min

  ***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS~~~~~~~~~~~~~During this live coaching session, our guest Meg Pearson of Rebel Soul Media, shares her personal story and wonders how to use her story with her coaching and web design business.~~~~~~~~~~~~~***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****
• AI and SEO's Impact on Your Reputation with Laura Jawad | Ep 412 20.04.2026 31min

  When someone Googles your name, what shows up?  AI and SEO need to be working for you, not against.If you want to get booked as a speaker, reputation SEO is no longer optional, it's your silent ambassador online. Learn how your first impression is now made on Google’s front page, whether you like it or not.You’ll discover what to do when your search results fall flat, especially if you’re changing topics or industries. Find out how a focused and consistent bio can build trust with both Google and meeting planners, and the real reason your speaking page needs more than a list of gigs.Here’s what you’ll learn:How to shape what people see when they search your name, so you instantly look credible.The difference between traditional SEO and reputation SEO, so you know where to focus your efforts first.Why using the same media bio every time matters, so you build a recognizable reputation that gets picked up by Google and AI.Smart ways to leverage every speaking opportunity, podcast, and mention, so you fill Google with trust-building proof.The power of a “visibility tour” after a pivot, so Google updates your expertise fast and you get more of the right bookings.Get your name working for you, not against you.>>>>Learn about Laura's SEO Mentorship Program:  https://www.laurajawadmarketing.com/search-ready-mentorship-spring-2026/Links & Resources:Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together.Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or SpotifyExperts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletterLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabitoInstagram: @laurieann.murabitoVisit my website for more advice and tips
• Start Today: Decide First and Feel Ready Later | Ep 411 16.04.2026 12min

  You don’t need more time or another certification. Change starts the moment you decide.Stop waiting until you feel ready or for the “perfect” moment to come around. The opportunity to transform your life is right now. Hesitation means you’re letting it slip by.Maybe there’s a dream you keep on the back burner, or a goal you can’t stop thinking about. It’s time to let go of excuses and step into action, no matter how small the first step may be.Here’s what you’ll learn:How to recognize the difference between real obstacles and “protection patterns,” so you can finally move forward.Why making the decision to start, even before you feel ready, will naturally build your confidence and motivation.Simple exercises like journaling will rewire your nervous system, and taking action becomes easier and more you.The power of changing your identity first, so your actions automatically match your new goals.Forget “someday”......be the person who starts today.>>> Book a Speaker Success Call Today at https://speakandstandout.com/speaker-successLinks & Resources:Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together.Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or SpotifyExperts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletterLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabitoInstagram: @laurieann.murabitoVisit my website for more advice and tips
• John Lee Dumas on Mastering Speaking Skills and Finding Your Focus | Ep 410 13.04.2026 17min

  Most people think you have to be born a good speaker to step on stage and make an impact—but what if getting better is really just about putting in the reps?Listen in as John Lee Dumas, host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, shares how he struggled on his first stage and what pushed him to keep going. Get his take on why embracing failure, facing live audiences, and sticking to a mantra of ruthless focus are the real ingredients of transformation. Discover why speaking is more than just being on a platform—it’s about delivering value and building your brand, one honest lesson at a time.Here's what you'll learn:How putting in more reps as a speaker helps you get better, so you're not afraid of starting out rough.The hidden power of embracing silence on stage, so you command attention even from distracted audiences.Why niching down your message or topic opens doors to true success, so you avoid the trap of blending in with everyone else.The importance of seeing every stage—from podcasts to conferences—as your platform, so you own your influence and reach.How to handle honest feedback without letting it stop you, so you keep growing instead of giving up after your first try.Get ready to put in the reps and turn speaking into real results that set you apart.John Lee Dumas's website: https://www.eofire.com/Links & Resources:Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together.Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or SpotifyExperts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletterLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabitoInstagram: @laurieann.murabitoVisit my website for more advice and tips
• How to Build and Leverage Your Own Stage [LIVE Coaching] | Ep 409 09.04.2026 22min

  Are you looking for tips to leverage public speaking in your business? If you're a coach, consultant, or service provider wondering ***How to pitch yourself for speaking opportunities? ***How to sell from the stage? ***How to get booked to speak? ***How to use organic lead generation? ***How to make money speaking?Then listen in on this live coaching session with Anita McKenna, where I help her uncover the opportunities she's missing when she doesn't have a post event process in place and NEW way to leverage her own stage from LinkedIN to private masterclasses.***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS
• Public Speaking Secrets to Position Yourself as an Expert | Ep 408 06.04.2026 16min

  What if your next presentation didn't just inform but sparked trust and brought clients straight to you?Uncover what most speakers never realize: it’s not about how much you teach, but how you make your audience feel. Learn how simple shifts in your approach can turn every talk into meetings, referrals, and real leads who want more from you.You’ll see why sharing your story as the expert and using memorable phrases makes your message sticky. Ditch the salesy pitch. Discover how true service wins hearts—and opportunities—every single time.What you'll learn:How to position yourself as the sought-after expert, so your audience instantly trusts and remembers youSpeaking to serve,, so you attract more opportunities without sounding pushyStorytelling to overcome objections, so people see themselves in your stories and want your helpCraft a powerful, repeatable phrase, it will help your message lingers long after you left the roomDeliver actionable value every time, so you become the go-to name and get referrals for more speaking gigsWith the right strategy, every speech becomes a client magnet.*** Book a Speaker Success call here: https://speakandstandout.com/Speaker-successLinks & Resources:Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together.Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or SpotifyExperts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletterLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabitoInstagram: @laurieann.murabitoVisit my website for more advice and tips
• How to Get Booked to Speak at Universities [Speaker Breakthrough Session] | Ep 407 02.04.2026 21min

  ***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS~~~~~~~~~~~~~During this live coaching session, our guest Erinn Walcott Ph D., has experience speaking, and is wondering how to get booked to speak and help doctorate students finish their Ph D.~~~~~~~~~~~~~*** 17 Magic Phrases for More Conversions is mentioned in this episode. Download your copy at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Magic***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****