Public Speaking, Confidence, Storytelling, Selling, Personal Brand, Career Advancement: Be In Demand

Hosted by Laurie-Ann Murabito, Corporate Speaking Coach & Visibility Strategist

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Your ability to communicate and speak with confidence is the fastest way to elevate your career, expand your personal brand, and open doors to opportunities, when you're in boardrooms, sales presentations, stages, and networking events If you want to get visible, attract premium opportunities and promotions, and turn speaking into your best strategy, you’ve just found your new favorite podcast. Hosted by Laurie-Ann Murabito, professional keynote speaker, executive leadership coach, and corporate presentation advisor. This podcast show gives you the advice & tools to become the most compelling, memorable, confident communicator in any room. This show provides answers to: How to get promoted faster? How to speak with executive presence? How to communicate with confidence? How to deliver a compelling corporate presentation? How to be heard in the boardroom? How to stand out as a leader? How to influence without authority? How to make a bigger impact at work? How to increase your visibility at work? How to become a more powerful communicator? How to build a personal brand as a leader? How to lead with confidence? How to get recognized by senior leadership? How to position yourself for a promotion? How to develop leadership communication skills? How to write a compelling speech? How to use public speaking to grow your personal brand?

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October 26, 202611 min

Presentation Anxiety? Why Past Failures Haunt You (and How to Stop It) | Ep 445

Speaking fears are real and not a sign to stop. Everyone feels butterflies before stepping up to share their presentation. The difference is how you use that energy. Most avoid the opportunity, but some turn it into rocket fuel for growth. What if your past failures could fuel your future success? Learn how to flip fear on its head, no matter if you’re just starting out or haunted by a slip-up from your speaking past. Here’s what you’ll learn: How to reframe fear and nerves into excitement, so you perform at a higher level when it matters most Steps to normalize fear as part of the speaking journey, so you won't let nerves sabotage your next big opportunity Strategies for coming back after a failed speech or criticism, so you bounce forward instead of shrinking back The most powerful way to build lasting confidence before you even walk on stage, so you look and sound like a pro When you face your fears, doors open and the spotlight finds you—say yes, and become in demand. >>> Book a Speaker Success Call at https://speakandstandout.com/speaker-success >>> For Corporate Professionals book a call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/executive-presence >>> Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter Connect with me on: LinkedIN : https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips Thank you for listening, LA

October 22, 202631 min

BONUS: Negotiations for Everyone and a Better Life with Kristen Prinz

Your next big opportunity may depend less on what you say than on what you’re willing to negotiate. Laurie-Ann Murabito talks with Kristen Prinz, a professional negotiator who believes negotiation shapes your work, relationships, and daily choices. It’s not about getting the lowest price. It’s about knowing what matters and influencing others to help make it happen. You’ll hear why even top executives struggle to negotiate for themselves. You’ll also learn why aggressive tactics can win today but cost you tomorrow, especially when the relationship matters. Here’s what you’ll learn: How to define your destination and work backward, so you can plan the conversations that move you forward Why successful people often struggle to ask for what they want, so you can stop letting outside opinions run your decisions How silence and patience can strengthen your position, so you don’t talk yourself out of a better outcome Why negotiation is not about having one perfect personality, so you can use your own strengths instead of pretending to be someone else How to practice negotiation with family and friends, so you build confidence before the stakes get high Stop chasing the win. Start negotiating the life you want. Links to follow Kristen: https://www.kristenprinz.com https://www.prinz-lawfirm.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prinzlawfirm/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kristenprinz Links & Resources: Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together. Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or Spotify Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter LinkedIN : https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips

October 19, 20269 min

Own the Room With These 5 Speaking Tips | Ep 444

Speaking Tips For the Beginner To Look And Feel Like A Pro The first few seconds can make you look like a seasoned pro or a nervous beginner. Learn how to pause, take a breath, and own the room before you say a word. You’ll also discover how filler words weaken your message, why the right outfit can change how you feel, and how memorizing your opening and closing helps you speak with control. Here’s what you’ll learn: How to prepare your mind and body before speaking, so nerves don’t take over Why pausing before you begin makes people pay attention, so you look confident from the start How to spot and remove filler words, so your message sounds clear and polished What to wear when you speak, so you feel like a million bucks and show up as the speaker you’re becoming Why memorizing your opening and closing matters, so you start strong and finish on time Pause. Breath. Own the room. >>> Book a Speaker Success Call at https://speakandstandout.com/speaker-success >>> Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter Connect with me on: LinkedIN : https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips Thank you for listening, LA

October 12, 202611 min

Keep Watering the Seeds of Your Success, Especially When You Don't Believe It's Working | Ep 443

The most important conversations about your work happens when you’re not in the room. You may be showing up, practicing, and sharing your ideas with very little response. That doesn’t mean nothing is happening. Like grass growing under the soil, your work may be building roots before anyone can see the results. We’ll talk about why people quit right before their efforts begin to pay off. You’ll also learn how small acts of visibility can lead to referrals, promotions, and new opportunities months later. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why visibility can feel like watering dirt, so you keep going before the results appear How people may be talking about your work behind the scenes, so you become the person they remember and recommend What consistent speaking practice looks like, so your confidence and executive presence grow over time Why you shouldn’t wait for feedback before showing up again, so quiet audiences don’t convince you to stop How to keep planting and watering your skills, so future opportunities have a chance to find you Keep watering. The grass is growing. >>> Executive Presence Audit: h ttps://speakandstandout.com/executive-presence >>> Book a Speaker Success Call at https://speakandstandout.com/speaker-success >>> Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter Connect with me on: LinkedIN : https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips Thank you for listening, LA

October 5, 202610 min

Storytelling for People Who Think They Have No Good Stories | Ep 442

Your best story may be hiding in a moment you barely remember. You may think you need an amazing adventure to tell a powerful story. But the moments that make people nod and think, “That’s me,” are often ordinary moments. You’ll learn how to notice those moments, save them in a story bank, and connect each story to a useful lesson. You may never climb Mount Everest, but you’ll have plenty to say. Here’s what you’ll learn: How to find powerful stories in everyday moments, so your audience can see themselves in your message Why ordinary stories often beat impressive ones, so people remember you instead of wishing they had your life How to build a story bank in your phone, so you’re ready for meetings, presentations, and podcast interviews How to turn something you notice into a lesson, so one story can support many different messages Why asking “What story happened to me today?” builds your storytelling skill, so good stories become easier to spot Stop chasing bigger stories and start noticing better ones. >>> Book a Speaker Success Call at https://speakandstandout.com/speaker-success >>> Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter Connect with me on: LinkedIN : https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips Thank you for listening, LA

October 1, 202636 min

BONUS: The Health Warning High Achievers Keep Ignoring

What if doing all the right things isn't enough? A health and fitness coach who exercised daily, ate clean, and knew the warning signs still survived a widowmaker heart attack at 48. Her family history was easy to dismiss, especially when she felt like the “Energizer Bunny.” You’ll hear how stress, skipped meals, and a relentless pace can affect your health. You’ll also learn why feeling good does not always mean you are good. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why family history belongs at the top of your health checklist, so you don’t dismiss a risk you cannot out-exercise How subtle warning signs can show up days before a heart attack, so you know when “it’s probably nothing” is not good enough Why stress can become a dangerous catch-all explanation, so you pay attention to what your body is telling you How eating breakfast and protecting muscle can support women through major changes after 40, so old diet rules do not work against you Why small health habits beat rigid six-week plans, so you can build routines that survive travel, work, family, and real life Feeling fine is not the same as being fine. Links for Heather: website: https://besthealthwellnesswithheather.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Best_health_wellness

September 28, 202632 min

Speech Coaching and The Lasting Impact it's had on my client Dr. Barbara de la Torre | Ep 441

A failed TED Talk application can be the gift that your message is on the right track. A former client of mine pitched herself to come back and on the show and share the long lasting impact of our coaching. We discussed what happens when speaking plans fall apart: technology, lost time, and tired audiences can all test your confidence. The real skill is staying present when nothing goes according to plan. You’ll also hear why vulnerability can make a talk stronger than expert advice alone. Learn how saying no, setting a minimum audience size, and putting yourself first can reshape both your business and your message. Here’s what you’ll learn: How to prepare for technology problems, so you can stay calm when the slides, sound, or recording fail Why introducing yourself to the AV team matters, so the people behind the scenes want your presentation to succeed How to read the room and adjust your talk, so an exhausted audience stays engaged instead of walking out Why rejection can reveal the right direction for your brand, so you stop chasing opportunities that don’t fit How to repurpose questions and strong ideas, so one presentation can create future talks, workshops, and content Your voice gets stronger when you stop trying to sound like everyone else. Links for our Guest: Website: https://thirdopinionmd.org/ Substack: https://substack.com/@barbaradelatorremd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thirdopinionmd >>> Book a Speaker Success Call at https://speakandstandout.com/speaker-success >>> Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter Connect with me on: LinkedIN : https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips Thank you for listening, LA

September 21, 202613 min

Your Environment Is Secretly Shaping Your Success | Ep 440

Someone you’ve never met is influencing your habits, health, and ambition. Your environment shapes how far you go, even when you think you’re making choices alone. Friends of friends can affect your habits, while one focused circle can pull you toward a goal. It’s time to audit the people, rooms, and spaces you enter. You’ll also learn why you don’t need to delete every friend or rebuild your whole life to move forward. Here’s what you’ll learn: How habits spread through your network, so you can spot influences you may not see Why one focused group of people can help you reach that hard goal, then your entire circle doesn’t have to change How to choose mentors and rooms on purpose, so your next move becomes clearer What your office, car, or home may reveal about your mental load, because clutter doesn’t need to run the show Why auditing your environment can move you forward, then your goals don’t get left to chance Build the environment that pulls you forward. >>> Book a Speaker Success Call at https://speakandstandout.com/speaker-success >>> Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter Connect with me on: LinkedIN : https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips Thank you for listening, LA

September 14, 202612 min

What I Know That You Need to Know (NOW!) | Ep 439

>>> To learn more about IN Demand...the Membership https://speakandstandout.com/ind-7daytrial >>>To get on the Expert's Edge emails and here about the SPECIAL OFFER, sign up here https://speakandstandout.com/news For 25 years, Laurie-Ann has been speaking for Fortune 100 and 500 companies and worth her 5 figure keynote fee. Today she helps coaches, consultant, and small business owners leverage the stage to grow exponentially and easily. For the first time ever,, she's opening the doors to In Demand:, a private support group, a full training library, and monthly leads on organizations actively looking for speakers. Try it for 7 days for only $1 Learn more by listening to the episode..

September 7, 202618 min

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

The fastest way to get better at speaking may be to stop speaking and watch from the audience. A summer filled with conferences and clients revealed what makes a presentation memorable, and what makes it fall flat. From missing speaker introductions to a last-minute emergency, every moment offered a lesson. You’ll also hear why AI-written speeches can sound bland, how to bring more personality to your message, and why rescheduling a coaching call can lead to a much stronger presentation. You’ll learn: Why a strong speaker introduction matters, so the audience feels excited before the presentation begins How to prepare for a speaker emergency, so you can become the person meeting planners call when plans change Why AI-generated speeches often sound “generic store brand ice cream vanilla,” so you can make your message sound like you How to build a speech that takes the audience through an experience, so your ideas are easier to remember Why choosing something hard can pull you out of autopilot, so you feel proud of what you’re capable of doing Pick your hard. Do it anyway. And feel proud when you finish. >>> To learn more about the 2 Month Intensive and get your personalized Signature Speech written book a call to learn more at https://speakandstandout.com/speaker-success >>> To learn more about INDSS done on your time frame , https://speakandstandout.com/offer-indss >>>To get on the email list and here about the SPECIAL OFFER, sign up here https://speakandstandout.com/news

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