Debbie Allen, a CSP - certified speaking professional, shares her journey from being a self-made millionaire to becoming a successful professional speaker and business consultant. She emphasizes the importance of effective communication in all aspects of business and shares her strategies for connecting with an audience. Allen also discusses the stifling of women's voices in corporate settings and the need for authenticity and preparation in public speaking. Debbie Allen shares insights on effective communication and connecting with an audience. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling and vulnerability in building trust and authenticity. Allen also discusses the art of selling through conversation and coaching, rather than using a sales pitch. She highlights the significance of active listening and asking open-ended questions to engage prospects. Allen shares her own experiences on stage and the joy she finds in helping others succeed in the speaking industry. She offers her expertise to coaches, consultants, and speakers who want to build their expert brand and learn the skill of speaking to sell. 

Takeaways 

•  Effective communication is essential for success in business, whether as a professional speaker or in a corporate setting. 
• Connecting with an audience requires authenticity, enthusiasm, and a focus on their needs and interests. 
• Women's voices are often stifled in corporate environments, and it is important to overcome self-doubt and share your ideas. 
• Preparation is key to delivering a successful presentation or speech, and personal development work can help overcome mindset challenges. Storytelling and vulnerability are key in building trust and authenticity with an audience. 
• Effective communication involves active listening and asking open-ended questions. 
• Selling through conversation and coaching is more effective than using a sales pitch. 
• Building an expert brand and learning the skill of speaking to sell can help coaches, consultants, and speakers succeed in their businesses. 

Contact Debbie Allen: https://expertmarketpositioning.com/ 

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