Ask me anything by Laurie Ann Murabito

[AMA] Getting Booked, Mistakes to Avoid and Advice to Get Paid to Speak | Ep 175

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October 29, 2023•2 min read

“Looking like a pro, even if you don't feel ready, takes practice. Let me help you feel like you have years of experience right now.”

- Laurie-Ann Murabito

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Grab your coffee ☕️ or latte and gather around the table. It's time to Ask Me Anything!

Speaking in front of an audience can be nerve-wracking, especially when you're just starting out. Ready for me to open up my personal playbook and share advice to help you look like a total pro on stage, even if you’ve never held the microphone before.

In this episode, you'll hear me talk on everything from how I craft a compelling talk and common presentation pitfalls to avoid, to my personal stories of what went well (and not so well!) early in my speaking career. I'm getting real about the mistakes I made, so you don't have to!

Here’s what we cover:

  • The power of strategic pausing - and how it boosts audience engagement

  • Why “winging it” is a recipe for disaster (trust me on this one!)

  • How to get great “speaker” photos even when you're new

  • The #1 question to ask event planners to get paid for speaking

  • How I turned a "bad" situation into one I was proud of by honoring my value and worth

If you’ve been feeling nervous or uncertain about getting started as a speaker, this episode is for you! I’m sharing everything I wish someone told me in the early days. You’ll walk away feeling ready to present like a total pro!

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Checklist:

Here is a quick checklist to get you started today.

  • Practice strategic pausing during your presentation. Give your audience 3-5 seconds to reflect after asking a question.

  • Never "wing it" - thoroughly prepare and practice your speech, especially if you want to be called back and referred to other meetings and conferences.

  • Have a clear speech-writing process. Brainstorm stories and points on sticky notes to organize your content

  • You'll need photos of you speaking. Request a handheld microphone in the begining.

  • Expect something to go wrong during your talk. Have a backup plan and be ready to improvise when needed

  • Enjoy the journey!

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Speaking is the FASTEST way to build your business. I'm a public speaking coach, who works with coaches, consultants, and service providers to help them write and deliver amazing presentation to use as their best form of marketing and become the go to person in their industry. As a sought after professional speaker with over 25 years of speaking on leadership, personal development, and becoming a recognized authority in any industry. I've authored 2 Amazon best sellers and several workbooks on the topics of leadership and emotional intelligence.

Laurie-Ann Murabito

Speaking is the FASTEST way to build your business. I'm a public speaking coach, who works with coaches, consultants, and service providers to help them write and deliver amazing presentation to use as their best form of marketing and become the go to person in their industry. As a sought after professional speaker with over 25 years of speaking on leadership, personal development, and becoming a recognized authority in any industry. I've authored 2 Amazon best sellers and several workbooks on the topics of leadership and emotional intelligence.

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