Own the Microphone

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award winning speaker, best selling author, CEO, and facilitator with over 20 years experience, Diana Howles. The focus of this episode, part one of a four part series, is keeping the audience attention throughout the entire presentation. Bridgett and Diana discuss introductions and conclusions, establishing credibility, circling back to certain points, how to end the presentation, and more! Check out Diana's book "Next Level Virtual Training: Advance Your Facilitation" on amazon. 1:56 What makes a great first impression when it comes to a speech, and drawing the listeners in? 9:15 How did Diana Howles figure out how to get her audience involved and keep their attention? 17:35 What makes a great presentation ending? 32:15 What else does the audience need to know in order to have a great opening and closing or a presentation? Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Speaker, Senior Professional Educator, and Director of Education, Robert Onorato. The focus of this episode, part four of a four part series, is how to deal with nervousness when it comes to a presentation. Bridgett and Robert discuss what to do if you are nervous, nerves vs. anxiety, technical difficulties, and more! 1:58 Nervousness helps you be ready. 10:20 What do you need for your presentation? Specific microphones are key. 15:00 Never say that you are nervous. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Speaker, Senior Professional Educator, and Director of Education, Robert Onorato. The focus of this episode, part three of a four part series is what makes a presentation great. Bridgett and Robert discuss making sure that the right message is spread to the audience, communication with the event organizer, logistics, AHA moments, and more. 2:24 What makes a great presentation? 6:30 Audience size. 11:20 Logistics. 21:42 AHA moments. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Speaker, Senior Professional Educator, and Director of Education, Robert Onorato. The focus of this episode, part two of a four part series, is how to keep an audience interested in the presentation, and the things to avoid in order to not turn the audience off. 2:!0 What is the quickest way to turn off and audience? 5:35 How am I going to get the best out of this, even if it is not going to be my best presentation? 9:00 Trying to be funny. Be careful with humor. 11:35 "I didn't prepare." Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a Speaker, Senior Professional Educator, and Director of Education, Robert Onorato. The focus of this episode, part one of a four part series, is if a PowerPoint is necessary for a presentation or not. Bridgett and Robert discuss this topic and more! 3:00 Is a PowerPoint necessary for a presentation? 8:45 Slide design. 14:00 Presentation prep mishaps. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author, speaker, podcast host, global communications expert, and the founder of Clear Communications and Solutions LLC, Monique Russell. In the fourth and final part of the Monique Russell series, Bridgett and Monique discuss how to sound confident, while still sounding like yourself. 1:30 Is confidence a masculine thing? 9:30 A story from Bridgett. 14:00 Many people are in the same boat when it comes to beginning public speaking. A surprising story from Bridgett. 21:56 A time when Monique felt she was not her most confident. 27:00 Read chapter 2 of Bridgetts book. Get your copy of Bridgett's book Real Talk: What Other Experts Won’t Tell You About How to Make Presentations That Sizzle, 2e Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author, speaker, podcast host, global communications expert, and the founder of Clear Communications and Solutions LLC, Monique Russell. In part three of the Monique Russell series, Bridgett and Monique discuss how to keep the audience engaged during your entire presentation. 2:30 Stop asking irrelevant questions. 12:00 The voice and the vision. 15:40 Questions to ask the audience. 21:00 P.S.A. Point Story Application. 30:00 How to keep the conversation going when the presentation ends. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author, speaker, podcast host, global communications expert, and the founder of Clear Communications and Solutions LLC, Monique Russell. In part two of the Monique Russell series, Bridgett and Monique discuss managing distractions that come from your audience, how to deal with mistakes that happen during your presentation, and more! 1:58 Handling distractions. 8:40 Dealing with chatty people who steal the show. 13:12 Sidebar conversations and audience members trying to derail the presentation. 18:00 Dealing with mistakes. 26:00 Sometimes there is a difficult audience member that you need to have a chat with. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes author, speaker, podcast host, and global communications expert who is the founder of Clear Communications and Solutions LLC, Monique Russell. Bridgett and Monique discuss how to avoid nerves before a speaking performance, sticking to your routine, and more! 2:30 How does Monique Russell deal with nerves? 6:50 You haven't heard the words. 16:00 Becoming familiar with your presentation room. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, storyteller, and life leadership coach with over 45 years of experience, who helps leaders become the leaders that people want to follow, John Elzinga. Bridgett and John discuss how John got to where he is today, speaking on faith in God, the trials of life, and more! Email John at john@johnelzinga.com to receive his eBook, A Way to Live and Lead, Thoughts About How Faith, Leadership, Culture, and Customer Service Flow Together, for free. 0:38 John Elzinga's life before becoming a professional speaker. 8:55 What is a book that everyone needs to read? 10:30 What is John's "Why?". 15:11 What made John a great speaker? 18:30 A question for Bridgett. 25:48 What else do listeners need to know in order to own the microphone? Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an enthusiastic speaker, life coach, and two-time author who is dedicated to serving others, Bianca Chandler. Bridgett and Bianca discuss letting audience members know your worth, how they began speaking, topics they speak on, and more! Visit www.biancachandler.com to schedule a discovery call for her coaching programs. 2:05 How did Bianca Chandler become a lead singer of a band? 8:15 When did Bianca learn that she could become a professional speaker? 11:15 What does Bianca typically speak on? 18:00 A hiccup during a presentation. 28:30 Slides Carnival. 31:20 A question for Bridgett. 35:45 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an international keynote speaker with more than 50 years of experience, who has empowered thousands of organizations, and who energizes audiences with a message that is relevant, Edie Raether. Bridgett and Edie discuss the National Speakers Association, taking the correct steps in your speaking journey, Edie's speaking topics, and more! Visit Edie’s website to book her to speak: www.edieraether.com 1:11 How did Edie Raether get started speaking? 10:00 What is the topic that Edie speaks on? 20:28 Edie's upcoming TEDx Talk. 31:30 What is Edie's favorite topic to speak on? 36:12 A question for Bridgett. 42:40 What else do speakers need to know in order to own the microphone? Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes one of the top 50 hall of fame speakers in the world, and best selling author Chris Widener. Bridgett and Chris discuss moments that stick with you, presentation musts, common mistakes, and more! 1:00 Building confidence. 11:08 A moment that has always stayed with Chris. 13:45 Presentation must haves. 24:10 Common mistakes that speakers make. 35:40 A question for Bridgett. 42:20 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker and author who focuses on disrupted technology education with more than 14 years teaching experience, Rachael Mann. Bridgett and Rachael discuss Rachael's talking points, memorable moments, difficult audience members, technology in presentations, and more! 0:45 Rachael's podcast style. 3:40 What does Rachael mostly speak on? 6:28 Memorable moments. 10:40 Feedback. 20:00 Rachael Mann has not always been a confident speaker. 23:56 A question for Bridgett. 31:50 One last tip. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an educational psychologist with more than 50 years of experience helping people experience mindfulness in more than 60 countries, Alan Carroll. Bridgett and Alan discuss mistakes that speakers make, timing when it comes to speaking, presentation must-haves, and more! Visit acamindfulyou.com Go to "Participant Resources" Click on "30 Day Mindful Journey" Enter this password: Pause 0:47 What stands out the most to Alan Carroll? 6:45 Embrace being comfortable being uncomfortable. 19:25 Presentation must-haves. 26:21 A question for Bridgett. 36:56 One last tip. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a motivational speaker and author who has reached more than 50 million listeners and who travels the world speaking about mental health and how to obtain your goals, Anthony White. Bridgett and Anthony discuss persistence, bringing your full self to a presentation, identity struggles, working towards your dreams, and more! 1:28 How did Anthony White get started speaking? 6:10 Stop the "what ifs'. 7:40 How did Anthony White do what he did in one year? 10:45 What is Anthony White's favorite topic to speak on? 15:50 Has Anthony always been this confident? What is the secret sauce to become confident? 18:54 A question for Bridgett. 26:00 Be courageous. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a fashion stylist and image consultant with 20+ years' experience from around the world, Shelley Golden. Bridgett and Shelley discuss how Shelley got into speaking, how to look your best on Zoom, catering to your audience, and more! Visit this link to get your free guide, "12 Easy Tips to Improve Your Lighting & Background on Zoom:” https://shelleygoldenstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/12-Tips-to-Improve-your-online-Screen-presence-...in-realtime-.pdf https://shelleygoldenstyle.com/free-checklist 1:15 How did Shelley Golden get started in the speaking world? 3:17 Biggest mistake people make on Zoom. 9:55 How does image play into a speaker's brand? 24:58 A question for Bridgett. 30:39 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes an award-winning public relations professional with more than 20 years' experience helping established experts stand out from the competition, Dr. Pam Perry. Bridgett and Pam discuss mistakes made creating your brand, researching yourself, finding an audience without social media, and more! 1:09 What does public relations have to do with public speaking? 5:28 Mistakes people make when trying to make their brand. 10:20 No video? How does Pam find her audience? 23:50 How does someone find their niche? 36:11 A question for Bridgett. 40:14 One last tip for listeners to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a leader in the field of nonverbal communication and a nationally ranked athlete who uses her own personal skills to train listeners about business skills, Rachel Cossar. Bridgett and Rachel discuss nonverbal communication, presentation mistakes, how to deal with technical difficulties, dealing with the possibility of something going wrong, and more! 0:36 How did Rachel Cossar get started speaking in nonverbal communication? 5:52 What does Rachel Cossar typically speak about? 9:07 Nonverbal communication mistakes. 12:33 Rachel's presentation mistake, and how she dealt with it. 16:37 A question for Bridgett. 21:28 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a former talent manager and entrepreneur with many brilliant clients and who works with others to build an empire from their expertise, Dr. Nicole Roberts Jones. Bridgett and Dr. Nicole discuss discovering your purpose, first impressions, establishing credibility, what you want the audience to walk away with, and more! Visit http://bankrollyourbrilliancebook.com/ for a free giveaway! 0:50 How Dr. Nicole Roberts Jones got into speaking. 7:40 Image of leadership. 9:49 What the listeners hear needs to match what they see. 17:31 What fear has Dr. Nicole have to overcome when it comes to speaking? 25:12 A question for Bridgett. 28:05 One last tip on how to own the microphone. Listen and Subscribe to the Own the Microphone Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices