Practical Tips for Speaking in Public | Leslie Fiorenzo | #22

Leslie Fiorenzo, a business presentation coach, shares tips on public speaking and presentation skills.Leslie is an expert in helping professionals overcome self-promotion challenges. With a background in developing and delivering corporate presentations, she offers tailored guidance to conquer public speaking fears, camera shyness, and networking hurdles. Leslie is dedicated to empowering others and providing actionable strategies to enhance their personal brands and business presence.Takeaways* Reframe nervousness as excitement to feel more confident when speaking in public.* Practice regularly to get comfortable with public speaking and improve your skills.* Know your audience and tailor your message to their expectations and level of familiarity.* Use storytelling to make your message memorable and engaging.* Engage the audience through interactive elements and encourage participation.* Be honest during Q&A sessions and offer to follow up if you don't have an immediate answer.* Keep visuals simple, legible, and supportive of your message.* Manage difficult situations like hecklers by being polite but firm.* Pay attention to body language, including hand gestures and eye contact.* Overcome nervousness by using breathing techniques and positive self-talk.* Engage with people on social media by consistently providing value and being authentic.* Embrace practice and seek mentorship to improve your skills.SponsorsPlease support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:* Webflow - Create custom, responsive websites without coding: https://try.webflow.com/0lse98neclhe Connect with Leslie* Website: https://lesliefiorenzo.com/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliefiorenzo/Timestamps00:00 Introduction03:48 Basic Public Speaking Techniques for Beginners08:43 Preparing for a Presentation12:29 Practicing and Memorizing Key Points13:49 Knowing Your Audience17:00 Common Mistakes in Public Speaking23:31 Ideal Presentation Time Frame25:28 Enhancing Presentations with Visuals27:05 Alternative Visuals and Audience Engagement28:58 Dealing with Interruptions During Presentations31:21 Making Your Topic More Memorable35:51 Difficult Questions During a Job Interview39:52 Body Language During Interviews45:41 Virtual Meetings and Being on Camera47:46 How to Stop Nervousness52:03 Engaging with People Over Social Media55:04 Advice from Leslie FiorenzoPodcast Links* Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/vit-lyoshin-podcast/ * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xKXhi4PLhFSA35w4rtOEG * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vit-lyoshin-podcast/id1731487628 * RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/ec92d974/podcast/rss * Other Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcj05lS8NH_MxOOTaHq_u6cec6IA_b3dl Social Media Links* Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/contact/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vit-lyoshin/ * X: https://twitter.com/vitlyoshin * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vit.lyoshin.podcast * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vit.lyoshin.podcast * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@vit.lyoshin.podcast * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vit.lyoshin.podcast * Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VitLyoshin * Support on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WMLTMRAUM7CXJ * Support on Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/vit-lyoshin

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