Learn how to speak up better and with confidence Speaking with authority and confidence is a skill that can be developed over time with practice and dedication. It involves overcoming the fear of being judged or rejected by others and finding your unique voice and style. Effective speakers understand their audience, tailor their message to their needs, and use storytelling and real-life examples to engage and inspire. They also know how to handle nerves and anxiety, maintain eye contact, and use body language and tone of voice to convey their message. Strong speaking skills can help you build your brand, increase your influence, and advance your career. Join me as I sit down with Cat Matson, founder of Impactful Presenters. Cat is a highly experienced speaker and coach passionate about teaching people how to speak confidently and authentically. In this episode, she shares her expertise on starting a successful podcast, the importance of identifying your target audience and creating killer content that resonates with your listeners. Get ready to learn from the best in the business and take your podcast to the next level. Key takeaways: Effective communication requires authority, confidence, authenticity, and impact Podcasting needs a purpose and strategy to build authority and audience Bulk recording and editing can save time and effort in podcast production Monologues and interviews require different skills and styles of hosting Consider the audience’s expectations when incorporating guest interviews into a monologue-style podcast Craft copy for different platforms with SEO and consistent voice to optimize performance Overcoming fear of public speaking involves addressing psychological barriers and building confidence through practice and preparation All this and more, on this week’s episode of We Are Podcast. If this is the first episode you’ve listened to all the way to the end, or if you are a regular, thank you … I love that you are here. Check out our back catalogue on wearepodcast.com, subscribe to the show and give me a review and rating; it really helps us get found more. If you are a business owner podcaster and want to join others just like you in a group where we share tactics & ideas on what’s working (or not) for us when it comes to using our podcast in the best possible way. For more on that, go to wearepodcast.com/group … it is free. Links: https://www.impactfulpresenters.com/