In this episode of Walk In Victory, host NaRon Tillman converses with guest speaker Steve about the intricacies of public speaking and hosting successful live events. Steve shares his journey from struggling to fill rooms to mastering event planning and public speaking, highlighting the importance of storytelling, energy, and audience engagement. They delve into the nuances of stage presence, overcoming failures, and the significance of high-quality content. The episode also touches on leveraging public speaking skills for online and hybrid events and offers insights on building a supportive team and continuous self-improvement.
Recommended books discussed include 'The Alchemist' and '10x Is Easier Than 2x'.
00:00 Introduction and Initial Struggles
00:30 Public Service Announcement
00:51 Host Introduction and Personal Background
02:21 Transition from Music to Public Speaking
03:48 The Importance of Content
06:08 Podcasting and Public Speaking
07:00 Guest Introduction: Steve
07:21 Steve's Journey in Public Speaking
08:09 Impact of COVID on Live Events
09:57 Challenges of Hybrid Events
13:25 Production Quality in Online Content
15:54 Steve's Early Failures and Lessons Learned
22:16 Setting Realistic Expectations for Your Dream
22:50 The Journey of Starting a Podcast
23:32 Overcoming Procrastination and Getting Started
24:03 Building and Growing Through Public Speaking
26:27 Hiring the Right Team Members
29:27 Crafting the Perfect Public Speaker
33:35 Mastering Stage Presence and Audience Engagement
40:05 Book Recommendations and Final Thoughts
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