Mistakes Speakers Make That Turn Off Audiences: Podcast Ep. 228

Have you attended presentations, whether in person or online, where you get frustrated or bored? Perhaps even the thought has crossed your mind to walk out of the session or to close the Zoom window?

I know I’ve had those experiences as someone in the audience – and that’s definitely not something you want your audiences to experience when you’re the presenter.

As speakers, we want to deliver a really great experience, get excellent feedback, and get leads and clients.

How can you keep the audience interested and engaged and wanting to learn more from you?

There are 5 mistakes I see speakers make that turn off their audiences. 

In this episode, I’m going to share with you what those mistakes are AND what to do instead. This applies no matter the audience size and whether you’re presenting in person or online.

About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals clarify their brand message and story, create their signature talks, and develop their thought leadership platforms. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power because it’s through women’s stories and visibility that we challenge the status quo and change existing systems. Check out our coaching programs at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com. 

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Related Podcast Episodes:

• Episode 63: Five Mistakes You’re Making in Your Presentations that Turn Off Your Audiences
• Episode 145: You Need to Create a Framework [Frameworks Series]
• Episode 163: A Feminist Approach to Public Speaking with Carol Cox
• Episode 206: Trends in Public Speaking and Thought Leadership for 2021 with Carol Cox