Public speaking is something most people either hate or love. In fact, the fear of public speaking ranks at the top of the list for many people! Wherever you fall on the spectrum, the truth is that you can increase your reach, visibility, influence, AND income through public speaking. Want to learn how to speak from a stage to attract others into your circle? Join us to learn more on today’s show!

Kim Carpenter is an executive and leadership coach with whom I’ve been privileged to work in various roles for more than 10 years. With a solid commitment to awakening unbounded human potential, Kim has spent the past 15 years helping business leaders and their teams hone their leadership and communication skills to navigate change and create breakthrough results. She is the founder and principal of People at the Center, a boutique consulting firm that helps organizations develop thriving company cultures that align with their values and boost their bottom line. In this episode, Kim shares her proven strategies and tips to help you go from hating public speaking to thriving and multiplying your income through this platform. 

Show Highlights:

• How Kim began as a public speaker
• How to build your public speaking muscles through practice
• Why stories are the most engaging parts of an inspiring speech
• Tips for telling compelling stories:
• Know what the juicy part of your story is—and leave out irrelevant details.
• Use sensory details.
• Don’t be afraid of humor.
• How to find speaking engagements
• The results Kim has seen in her business because of speaking engagements
• How to use social media as a speaking platform
• Kim’s takeaway: “Just get started!”

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