Comfort Zones, Conferences, and Clients: What I Learned This Summer | Ep 438

September 07, 2026•2 min read

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The best lessons this summer came from being in the audience, working with clients, and running up one steep driveway in New Hampshire.

The listener gets an inside look at what happens when a professional speaker sits in the crowd instead of on stage, including a speaker emergency, a robotic delivery, and an introduction that never happened. Then it moves into client wins from the summer, plus a challenge that will change how the listener thinks about comfort zones for good.

Here's what you'll learn:

Why a great speaker introduction sets the tone, so you know exactly what to ask for the next time you're introduced.
What happened when a speaker didn't show up to a two-day conference, and why having a backup plan matters more than winging it.
Why writing a speech with AI can backfire, before you ever get on stage to deliver it.
How to tell when a client's energy is off in a coaching call, the moment you notice it's worth pausing everything.
What a Misogi is and how picking one for next year, without waiting for the right time, can change how you show up.

Comfortable is a warning sign, not a compliment.

This fall is packed with speaking opportunities, and if there's one thing this summer proved, it's that preparation and coaching make the difference between a good speech and a forgettable one. If it's time to get a signature speech in shape for the season, book a call to explore an Executive Presence Audit. There's also a limited-time opportunity to join In Demand: The Membership for direct coaching access twice a month, but it's only open through September 20th and only for 10 people, so grab a spot on the email list below before it closes.

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Laurie-Ann Murabito

Speaking is the FASTEST way to build your business. As a public speaking coach, who works with leaders to help them write and deliver converting 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. 2x Amazon best sellers and workbooks on the topics of leadership and emotional intelligence.

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