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Women in WP | WordPress Podcast088: Nathalie Lussier on Creating a Million-Dollar-a-Year PluginAbout Nathalie Lussier: Nathalie Lussier is an award-winning entrepreneur who has been making websites since she was 12 years old. She graduated with a degree in Software Engineering and a job offer from Wall Street, but she turned down this job to start her own business right out of college. As the founder of AccessAlly, […]2022-10-0340 min
The Sow to Speak Podcast with Kristy MandourEp. 17 - Uncovering Your True Voice with Angela LussierMeet Angela.
Sow to Speak asked Anglea Lussier to share her insight and four-step process to uncover your authentic voice. We talk about honing your intuition, trusting yourself, and the decisive act of slowing down before doing or saying anything. Most of all, Angela reminds us once again that it's always an inside job.
Angela Lussier is an award-winning professional speaker, six-time author, two-time TEDx presenter, and entrepreneur. After starting a career consulting business in 2009 with no marketing budget, Angela decided to offer free workshops to become known in her field. In h...2022-07-1657 min
Business By The Books with Danielle HaydenEP 42- Finding your Voice Through Public Speaking with Angela LussierAngela Lussier is an award-winning speaker, seven-time author, two-time TEDx presenter, and CEO and founder of the Speaker Sisterhood, the number one resource for public speaking training for women. Angela is also the host of Claim the Stage, a podcast for women who want to learn how to public speak. Angela’s mission is to help women discover and awaken their voice through public speaking. In this episode, Angela talks about the importance of finding your voice, how you can improve your mindset around public speaking and her journey with money mindse...2022-04-1928 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 210 What If I'm Boring? Three Ways to Bring It!Have you ever found yourself saying this before a presentation? "What if I’m boring? I’m afraid everything I say everyone has already heard."
If so, you are definitely not alone! Instead of focusing on having the most unique ideas, what if you focused on giving advice that is tried and true, and in your own style? On today's show, I share three ways to bring your own brilliance to your words. Sometimes it's not what you say, it's how you say it. My three tips:
Brilliance is putting your own spin on things in your...2022-03-0931 minClaim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 195 The Dandelion Marketing StrategyWhat is the Dandelion Marketing Strategy? I'm glad you asked! On today's show, I share a recent thought I had while at the park with my son and how it relates to sharing our messages about what we do. If you struggle with sharing your voice, being seen through your marketing, or putting your message out into the world, today's episode is for you! I share the four key elements of the Dandelion Marketing Strategy, why they are all equally important, and how to use them for your work. If you try out what I share today and want...2021-11-0313 minClaim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 189 Live Coaching: Dealing with Crippling Fear of Speaking, Maid of Honor Speech JittersHere's a brand new live coaching episode! On today's show, we'll hear from a financial advisor who has no problem working one to one with clients and now wants to create workshops to promote her work, but feels crippling fear around speaking to groups. How to handle this??
My second guest has committed to giving a maid of honor speech at her sister's wedding and is looking for tips and tricks for regaining confidence, relieving anxiety, and finding the right timeframe for the speech. After taking more than a year off from presenting in general and at...2021-09-2239 minClaim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 187 A Surprising Benefit That Comes from Speaking UpWelcome back! I hope you had a great couple of months. It’s good to be back. On today’s episode, I make an announcement about a couple changes to the show going forward, address how the questions I posed in the last episode impacted my life, and I share a HUGE surprising gift I gave myself by speaking up on a couple occasions. If you’re a people pleaser or don’t like to “rock the boat,” this episode will get you thinking differently about all you can gain by speaking up for yourself.
If you’d like to subm...2021-09-0819 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 185 Live Coaching: Using Your Voice in Business, Giving a Solid KeynoteWhat do you do when you've been working a 9-5 job for years, and now you want to step out and build your own business but feel nervous about using your voice and drawing attention to yourself? Our first guest on today's live coaching episode asks this question. Hint: The process of figuring this out can actually be fun! Our second guest asks how to give an effective keynote when you're not sure what will best connect with your audience. This is our second live coaching episode and we'd love to do more! Email angela@speakersisterhood.com to get...2021-07-0730 minClaim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 184 Live Coaching: Dealing with Anxiety When Speaking, Selling When Live on Social MediaWelcome to our first live coaching episode! Today we take questions from listeners Dana Hahn and Becky Vesce.
Dana asks: I want to provide training for teachers on the topic of how to support grieving children in the classroom. How can I eliminate the fear and anxiety of speaking to large groups of professionals?
Becky asks: I go live on Facebook and Instagram regularly for my makeup business. I like to keep it educational and casual but I struggle with the ask. How can I get my sales pitch in without breaking the trust of...2021-06-3039 minClaim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 183 Special Episode: Celebrating Five Years of Podcasting!Friends! This is a special anniversary edition of Claim the Stage, solo hosted by me, Angela. Can you believe it's already been five years??! Me neither. On today's show, I discuss:
what it’s like to do a project for five years
how my views have changed on the podcast over the years
how the podcast has helped my business succeed
my initial fears around doing a podcast
what I’ve learned from my guests
what I’ve learned about being a great interviewer
the show going forward
what I'm thinking about building next
Want to give feedba...2021-06-2340 minClaim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 180 How to Start Before You're ReadyGuess what! Today we're talking about one of our favorite subjects: Doing it before you're ready. You might be asking...do what? Well, anything! Working towards a dream, writing that book, speaking on a bigger stage, asking that cute person out on a date...whatever. We can make excuses all day and blame things outside of our control, but what if we just took action instead? Joli and Angela talk about their own experiences with starting before they were ready and offer advice on how to do the same. If you're wondering how Angela went from shy and behind...2021-06-021h 11Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 177 Lies about Permission, Pretending, and PausingHave you ever felt like you needed permission from your friends and family to take a risk? Maybe you weren't waiting for their validation consciously, but were you delaying taking action because you didn't know what others would think of your idea? Does that sound familiar? What about pretending? Ever show up in relationships acting one way, but thinking another? Have you ever felt you had to put on a show in order to be accepted or loved? And when it comes to pausing, have you ever felt guilty for taking your foot off the gas so you could...2021-05-121h 08
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpBonus Episode: Adventures of Zazzle and ButterfingerHere's an episode for the super fans! This bonus episode is brought to you from a beach house on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. We went on a short vacation and decided to record an unplanned episode. On the show, we do Joli's performance review and read listener feedback from our recent survey. Joli also gives Angela feedback and they discuss her current adventures in online dating. There are many laughs and tangents and you'll find out more about the names Zazzle and Butterfinger as the show goes on. If you haven't left us feedback yet, please do so! We'd love...2021-04-161h 00Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 169 Speaking of Aging: Angela Turns 40On today's show, Angela interviews her longtime mentor, Martha Johnson, to discuss aging. Angela is turning 40 today! Martha is a former consultant, business owner and coach who, at 81, enjoys a simpler life while staying engaged with what matters. On today's show, Angela asks:
1. If you could go back and give your 40 year old self advice, what would you tell her?
2. What are the hidden gifts of aging?
3. How has your perspective on death and dying changed as you age?
4. What’s most important to you now, in your 9th decade?
...2021-03-1053 minClaim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 168 Online Presenting RebootHi Friends, Angela here. I have a new course coming out March 8th and this episode is dedicated to the topic I'm covering: How to present online like a pro! Joli and I discuss the topic along with some of our other favorites, like what's bringing us joy and what we're kicking to the curb. After our intro, you'll hear a replay of episode 145, a Q&A episode all about online presenting. I cover:
How do I set up my computer and lighting to get the best look?
How can you create engagement when people don’t have th...2021-03-031h 28Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 167 Speaking of PerfectionismHi friends, Angela here. On today's episode, Joli and I explore a popular subject: Perfectionism. We address it from our two areas of expertise: relationships and speaking. How does perfectionism get in the way of having stronger, more fulfilling relationships? When going after your dream of stepping into the spotlight, how does perfectionism creep in to stop you and make you question yourself? We each give three scenarios of perfectionism that we've seen stop women in their tracks and offer a new perspective instead. We also open the episode talking about some of my insecurities that popped up because...2021-02-241h 41Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 164 The Pleasure Episode, Part 2From Angela: If you haven't listened to last week's episode yet, that's a great place to start. On today's show, Joli and I continue exploring the topic of pleasure and Joli's Pleasure Experiment. We each tried a few of the experiments and talked about what we learned. If you're looking for simple and interesting new ways to spend your time, The Pleasure Experiment is for you. Rather than binge another show on Netflix, check out what Joli has built and try the experiments along with us. You can download her Pleasure Experiment ebook for free here. Joli is also...2021-02-031h 04Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 163 The Pleasure Episode, Part 1From Angela: When Joli and I first met to brainstorm topics for upcoming episodes, the subject of pleasure was at the top of her list. Being a sex educator, this topic comes up a lot for her. But the approach she wanted to take for our show was not one from the standpoint of sex, it's from how to find pleasure in everyday life. Many women treat pleasure as a reward. Sound familiar? Joli feels it should be incorporated into how we live our lives everyday. In today's episode, Joli and I talk about what pleasure is, how to...2021-01-2741 minClaim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 162 Breaking Open and Speaking Up with Elizabeth LesserFrom Angela: When you're going through something difficult, do you ever think about how that situation is changing you for the better? What about the lessons and learnings that come from things being hard? On today's episode, I interview Elizabeth Lesser, author of Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow, a book I read over the fall this year. This book had a profound effect on me and I was excited when Elizabeth accepted my offer to come on the show to talk about it. We also discuss her new book, Cassandra Speaks: When Women are the S...2021-01-201h 27
5 Minute Success - The PodcastAngela Lussier - Secrets to Doing It Before You’re Ready Revealed: 5 Minute Success - The PodcastAngela Lussier is an award-winning speaker, seven-time author, two-time TEDx presenter, and CEO and founder of the Speaker Sisterhood, a network of public speaking clubs for women. Angela is the host of Claim the Stage, a public speaking podcast for women rated #1 on the inspiring podcasts list by Forbes in 2017. She is a contributor to Huffington Post and her work has been featured on The Today Show online, ABC, NBC, Forbes, Virgin, and Entrepreneur. She lives in Western Massachusetts and her motto is: Stop waiting. Start creating. In this episode, Karen and Angela di...2020-10-1527 min
BusinessWest & Healthcare News: Business & Health Talk PodcastEpisode 33: Thom Fox interviews Angela Lussier, CEO and Founder of Speaker Sisterhood.Thom Fox interviews Angela Lussier, CEO and Founder of Speaker Sisterhood. Speaker Sisterhood is a growth-stage start-up providing a community to women who want to discover, awaken, and create their voice through the art of public speaking. Angela discusses the pandemic’s impact on her business-model, how she is capitalizing on opportunities brought about by COVID-19, and offers tips about participating in successful on-line communications.2020-10-0719 minClaim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 147 Four Minutes of Truth, Part 2Our first installment of Four Minutes of Truth last month was such a success that it's continuing (as I hoped!). On today's episode, you'll hear from four women on the following topics: finding the right words, living with cancer, a relationship with an unexpected friend, and what living your truth actually feels like.
Julia Becker Collins submitted her truth about living with cancer and she can be found at www.vision-advertising.com or @JuliaRivka on Instagram.
If you are enjoying these submissions, please consider submitting your own for an upcoming episode! It's easy to do. ...2020-09-3020 minClaim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 144 How Childhood Trauma Can Steal Your Voice as an Adult with Dr Omar RedaToday's show is taking a rare turn into the world of mental health and trauma and how it influences our ability to use our voice. My guest is Dr. Omar Reda, a board-certified psychiatrist, Harvard-trained trauma expert, and Founder of Project Untangled, a model of care for trauma survivors. He has extensive experience and expertise in trauma-informed care, art and play therapy, refugee mental health, Muslim mental health, and the use of dialogue to combat hate. He is also the author of the book Untangled, A Go-To Guide for Caregivers of Traumatized Children, Families, and Communities.
We...2020-09-0930 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 143 Four Minutes of Truth Series, Episode 1I'm excited to bring you a new series I'm calling "Four Minutes of Truth." It features women who are sharing something that is true for them in a four minute recording. Today's episode features five women I asked to participate to kick off the series, but my hope is that future episodes will include submissions from listeners like you! The five women are all Speaker Sisterhood club leaders who were once members (and some still are). You'll hear about topics like friendship, loneliness, self-awareness, the importance of speaking up, sensitivity as a strength, and new habits formed during the...2020-08-2532 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 142 The Results: Being More Unreasonable and Apologizing LessIf you missed the last episode, listen to that first! Today's show shares responses from you, the listeners, and observations of apologizing from other women in the world. I also shared an insight I learned from the apologizing challenge. If you have ideas for upcoming episode topics or would like to suggest a guest, email angela@speakersisterhood.com. You can also share your insights from the challenges at this email address as well. It may be a little longer than usual before the next podcast episode comes out - I have something different and big planned! Stay tuned...
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Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 141 Being More Unreasonable and Apologizing LessToday's episode is another one from the road. Pushing my son's carriage leads to many ideas and thoughts that need to be captured immediately! I smooshed two important topics together in hopes to inspire some thought around our behavior. The topics?Being unreasonable and apologizing. I put these two topics together because I think they are two things we could all work on and learn from. You'll hear more about why I'm bringing these things up now and how you can participate in sharing what you're learning about them too! Email me at Angela@Speakersisterhood.com to...2020-07-2920 min
This Moved MeThe Journey - Angela Lussier - Embracing AuthenticityAngela Lussier - the founder of the Speaker Sisterhood - is passionate about empowering women to use their voice and step out front with confidence. Several years ago (right after the 2016 election, it turns out), I had invited Angela on to the show and we talked about how - when we own and trust our authentic voices - we trust ourselves to do big things. We wrestled with that word: authenticity. And it’s an idea that we all need to wrestle with in our journey to become a better speaker! How can you BeAuthentic in your journey to bec...2020-07-1537 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 140 Four More Ways to Look and Feel Powerful, Confident and Relaxed While SpeakingHere is the sequel to my most popular episode ever, Episode 108: Four Ways to Look and Feel Powerful, Confident and Relaxed While Speaking. On today's show, I share an update on what happened after recording "The Answers Episode" and offer the following four tips: 1. Perfect is boring. Don't aim for perfect, aim for real. 2. Nail a few key points. Don't overstuff your burrito. 3. Know your weaknesses and fears so you can plan for them. 4. Embody your love for the topic (energy matters). I share lots of stories and examples t...2020-07-1536 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 139 Seven Reasons You Suck at Online PresentationsThe most frequently asked question I've heard in the last three months is something along the lines of, "How do I give an online presentation that doesn't suck?" First off, it's hard! Second, it requires a little more thought than just showing up and talking. I put together a list of seven ways to improve at online presenting. But first, here are the seven reasons you suck at it: 1. You lost them at the seventh second when you hit a technical glitch related to your slides. 2. You're boring. 3. You won't turn your camera...2020-07-0136 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 138 The Answers EpisodeI'm 5% ready for this episode to be out in the world, but waiting to release it won't solve anything. On today's episode, I share the "answers" to the questions I posed in the last episode. I get into invisible privilege, how learning about my addictions made me aware of my own complacency in other areas, how epigenetics plays a part in our trauma and healing, how focusing on one problem to solve has been problematic for me, and what I am doing to make a difference going forward. I hope you'll share what you thought of this episode or...2020-06-1738 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 137 Who Are You Today? The Questions EpisodeHiiii!! It's me again. It's been two months and I'm excited to get back to the show with a big episode of questions. These questions were designed to help you do some self-discovery during this time of change. They are also there to help you see things about yourself you may not want to look at because this is where the truth lives! Ready? Download your copy of the questions here. Email me your answers for the next episode to angela@speakersisterhood.com by June 15th. Let me know if you want to be anonymous or...2020-06-0316 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 136 Hi. How are you?Hi friends. Your host, Angela here. :) How are you doing during these strange times? I recorded a short episode on a walk around my neighborhood today while trying to get my eight month old son to take a nap. Just checking in to say hi and see how you're doing. If you want to shoot me a note, my email is angela@speakersisterhood.com. Hope you're finding peace during this time. 2020-03-2612 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 135 How to Make an Emotionally-Charged Topic Approachable and Fun with Rachel RichardsDo you speak about a topic that most people would rather avoid than have to deal with? Topics that make your target audience uncomfortable can be hard to market because they may not want to face that discomfort. On today’s episode, I interview Rachel Richards, a former financial advisor who has made a name for herself in the personal finance realm. She is the bestselling author of “Money Honey” and “Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement.” Her valuable money lessons have helped thousands of millennials work their way out of financial despair. She has successfully done what no one has done befor...2020-03-0432 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpBonus Episode: How to Gain Confidence to Speak Up with Dr Joli HamiltonWelcome to a special bonus episode! Today we're talking all about gaining confidence to speak up. My guest is Dr Joli Hamilton (you heard her on our last episode, #134) and we're sharing our experiences with speaking up, advice on how to do it, and what to do when speaking up goes wrong. This is a super popular subject and we're excited to share some tips to make this practice easier for you. We also talk more about our upcoming weekend retreat we're doing in Western Massachusetts in June. Get all the details, find out why you might want to...2020-02-2754 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 134 An Announcement and An Offering (and How We Got There)I'm baaaaack! I mean, the show has been running, but I haven't really felt like I'm "back" until now. 2019 brought all kinds of challenges and every time I thought I got up, I was kicked down again. On today's episode, I invite my friend Dr. Joli Hamilton to join me to talk about a big secret project we're unveiling right here, right now. We also talk about how this project came to be and the steps we've taken to make it real. I go over all of this in the hopes that it will provide some sort of roadmap...2020-02-1948 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 133 The Misunderstood Process of Selling with Nikki RauschSelling. It's one of those necessary elements of making your business grow, but how do you do it in a way that feels satisfying and not slimy? On today's episode, I interview Nikki Rausch, a sales coach, author, speaker and founder of Sales Maven. After 25 years of experience selling to such prestigious organizations as The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Hewlett-Packard, and NASA, Nikki decided to start her own business so she could help entrepreneurs sell in a way that builds relationships, creates true connection, and results in more closed deals and long-term clients. Now, Nikki transforms the misunderstood process...2020-02-0538 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 132 How to Stand Behind a Bold Message with Rachel Braun ScherlIf you're someone with a big message to share, you may find yourself wondering if your message is too much -- too controversial, too "out there" or too bold for your audience. What if you upset someone? What if you're misunderstood? If you're going against the norm or presenting a topic that will get a big response, you may have concerns and want to tone it down. Today's guest recommends you don't and she'll tell you why. Rachel Braun Scherl, a self-proclaimed "Vagipreneur" is a champion for the business of women’s health and a pioneer in the space, wh...2020-01-2236 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 131 Build a Multimillion Dollar Consultancy Through Speaking with Jennifer BrownJennifer Brown is an LGBTQ bestselling author and CEO of a multimillion dollar inclusion + diversity consultancy who has spoken at places like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the NBA and Google. She also just released her second book How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive. On today's episode, we discuss: How public speaking became Jennifer's #1 strategy to bring in corporate clients like Walmart and Starbucks How Jennifer pitched herself for big speaking gigs What she included in her talks to help potential clients see she would be a...2020-01-0844 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 130 Protecting Your Content with Jamie LiebermanPutting your ideas and advice into the world can be a scary move. How do you protect yourself and your content so you don't have to worry about your work being stolen or used by others? On today's show, I interview Jamie Lieberman, an attorney, podcaster and entrepreneur dedicated to making legal accessible and sharing the message that working with a lawyer doesn’t have to be scary. As the owner and founder of Hashtag Legal, Jamie draws on her experience working with influencer marketing professionals, speakers, creatives and business owners to help her clients grow and protect their bu...2019-12-0433 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 129 Secrets of the Sisterhood Part 4 with Kathryn Pettrucelli and Carolyn JohnsonToday’s episode is the final installment of our four-part series that showcases Speaker Sisterhood members and their speeches appearing in our new book coming out November 29th, “Secrets of the Sisterhood.” This is a compilation-style book that features 45 speeches about love, truth, and power. This episode features speeches and interviews with Kathryn Petruccelli, member of our Florence, MA club, and Carolyn Johnson, member of our Reading, MA club. Kathryn Petruccelli is a writer, poet, and performer with an M.A. in teaching English language learners. Her professional life has included translating "Hotel California" for Hungar...2019-11-2039 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 128 Secrets of the Sisterhood Part 3 with Shauna Gullbrand and Kim MeningerToday’s episode is part three of a four-part series that showcases Speaker Sisterhood members and their speeches that will appear in our new book coming out November 29th, “Secrets of the Sisterhood.” This is a compilation-style book that features 45 speeches about love, truth, and power. This episode features Shauna Gullbrand, club leader of our Salem, NH club, and Kim Meninger, past member of our virtual club. Shauna Gullbrand, PCC, ACC, is a Certified Professional Coach receiving her certifications through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) and the International Coach Federation (ICF). She is co-ho...2019-11-0634 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 127 Secrets of the Sisterhood Part 2 with Sandra Costello and Stacy EveryToday’s episode is part two of a four-part series that showcases Speaker Sisterhood members and their speeches that will appear in our new book coming out November 29th, “Secrets of the Sisterhood.” This is a compilation-style book that features 45 speeches about love, truth, and power. On today’s episode, I interview Sandra Costello and Stacy Every, members of our Northampton, Massachusetts club. Sandra Costello is a spirited entrepreneur but also known as the Chief Hugger. She is a portrait photographer to women and the people they love, an inspirational speaker, and the kind of coach all...2019-10-2347 min
Women Emerging FearlesslyE14: Do What Scares You the Most with Angela LussierDo What Scares You the Most with Angela LussierAngela Lussier, CEO & Founder of Speaker Sisterhood, joins me in this episode to explore why we should do that very thing that scares us the most! Angela is a 6-time author and two-time TED-X speaker who at one time tried to make herself invisible because of her extreme shyness. She experienced being bullied as a child because she was very tall, so even as an adult, she tried to hide away and remain unseen due to her fear of being ridiculed or rejected. But she realized that hiding...2019-10-1900 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 126 Secrets of the Sisterhood Part 1 with Lauren SimondsWow! It's so good to be back. Today's episode is part one of a four-part series that will showcase Speaker Sisterhood members and the speeches that will appear in our new book coming out November 29th, "Secrets of the Sisterhood." This is a compilation-style book that features 45 speeches about love, truth, and power. On today's episode, I interview Lauren Simonds, the book's editor and one of our featured speechwriters. Lauren is a former paramedic, a Smith College graduate, an award-winning small business tech journalist, and she currently works as a freelance writer and editor. After y...2019-10-0938 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 125 Jess Pettitt: Guest Mentor Summer Series Part 5Raw. Real. Hilarious. "On brand." These are the words I'd use to describe today's guest and final installment of the Guest Mentors Summer Series. Jessica Pettitt, M.Ed., pulls together her stand up comedy years with 15+ years of diversity trainings in a wide range of organizations to serve groups to move from abstract fears to actionable habits that lead to teams that want to work together. Jess is a member of the National Speakers Association and is a Certified Speaking Professional. Fewer than 10% of speakers worldwide hold this credential. On today's episode, Jess and I explore how she...2019-08-2139 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 124 Lisa Braithwaite: Guest Mentor Summer Series Part 4"Everything that goes wrong on stage is a teachable moment." -Lisa Braithwaite On today's installment of the Guest Mentors Summer Series, you'll hear from Lisa Braithwaite. Lisa is a speaking coach, trainer, and author of "Presenting for Humans: Insights for Speakers on Ditching Perfection and Creating Connection." She mentors entrepreneurs and professionals to create memorable and engaging presentations so they can build their businesses through speaking. With a B.A. in Theater and an M.A. in Education, she spent 16 years developing programs and training in the nonprofit sector as an advocate and educator, as well as f...2019-08-0740 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 123 Susan Lindner: Guest Mentor Summer Series Part 3Susan is the only person I've met who, like me, gave 500+ free talks before realizing this could be a potential revenue stream and career path. We're soul sister speakers with a lot of good karma. :) On today's installment of the Guest Mentor Summer Series, I interview Susan Lindner. Susan is a Cultural Anthropologist, Brand Marketer, and Disruptor. Susan got her start as an AIDS educator in the brothels of Thailand, helping turn prostitutes into entrepreneurs. Today, she’s the founder of Emerging Media, a branding, PR and marketing agency dedicated to helping tech founders reach their finish li...2019-07-2440 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 122 Amber Hurdle: Guest Mentor Summer Series Part 2Do you consider yourself to be a bombshell? In episode two of the Guest Mentors Summer Series, Amber Hurdle will redefine what a "bombshell" is and why you want to be one. Amber Hurdle, author and speaker, creates content-rich experiences to sharpen personal, employer and business brands. A former teen mom turned powerhouse business woman, Amber learned to clearly articulate her own value, eventually enabling her to work with international celebrities and Fortune 100 companies alike. Her clients include large brands such as FedEx Ground, Mars, Inc., and Marriott, as well as small businesses that want to play b...2019-07-1035 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 121 Lois Creamer: Guest Mentor Summer Series Part 1Lois Creamer says the goal of a professional speaker is to be memorable, create takeaways that are doable, and to be creative in the approach. So...how do you do this? In part one of the Guest Mentor Summer Series, we explore all this and more! Lois Creamer is a recognized industry expert working with speakers who want to book more business, make more money and fully monetize their intellectual property. She is the author of Book More Business: Make Money Speaking. Coming soon is her new book, co-authored with Cathy Fyock, The Speaker Author: How to U...2019-06-2638 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 120 Three Years of Podcasting...and I Have Nothing to SayToday's episode is a big departure from the typical format of this show. I decided to hit record and just start talking. You'll find out why as I get into it. I talk about what's been going on the last six months, how to deal with change, what it means when things are hard, a great mantra for dealing with transitions, and what's next. I also share reflections, recent lessons, and what you can expect from the podcast this summer. Speaking School for Women, my signature online course that teaches you how to become a paid, professional s...2019-06-1228 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 119 I'm Scared and Doing It Anyway with Lauree OstrofskyI'm sure you can think of a time when fear stopped you. Maybe it was when you were thinking about asking for a raise, finding out if that attractive person liked you, writing that book, or taking that vacation to a far away land. Do you ever wish you could go back and do things differently? In today's episode, I interview Lauree Ostrofsky, a person who helps women leap. Her books are, "Simply Leap: Seven Lessons on Facing Fear and Enjoying the Crap out of Your Life,” and "I'm scared & doing it anyway," about reinventing her life after being dia...2019-05-2237 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 118 Managing Stress and Self-Care Leading Up to a Speech with Crystal FarleyHave you ever signed up to give a presentation, and in the days or weeks leading up to it, regretted ever putting yourself in that situation? If so, you're not alone! Many speakers experience intense feelings of anxiety, fear, worry, and stress for varying amounts of time before they take the stage. The good news: It doesn't have to be this way! My guest today is Crystal Farley, chief story teller and co-creator for two successful podcasts, PTSD: People, Trauma, and Stress Discussed: an unfiltered truth, as well as Making of HERstory. Crystal is a national speaker on the to...2019-05-0836 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 117 Turn Your Speaking Topic Into a Scalable Business with Jill SalzmanOn today's episode, I interview Jill Salzman, founder of The Founding Moms, where she helps mom entrepreneurs build better businesses. She's a two-time author, co-host of Inc. Magazine’s top-rated entertaining business podcast, Breaking Down Your Business, TED speaker, and serial entrepreneur. We discuss how to take a topic you speak and write about and turn it into a scalable business that is bigger than you. I also discuss how I've done the same thing with my business, Speaker Sisterhood. We go over how we came to the conclusion that what we were talking about could be more than a s...2019-04-2441 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 116 How to Turn Your Life Experiences Into a Speaking Business with Josh ShippHow do you turn your life experiences into a speech and then a passion-fueled business? In today’s episode, I interview Josh Shipp, an author, speaker, and global youth empowerment expert renowned for the documentary TV series on A&E. He has written two national bestsellers to date, “The Grown-Up’s Guide to Teenage Humans” and “The Teen’s Guide to World Domination.” Josh is regularly called on by Oprah, CNN, FOX, The New York Times, 20/20, Good Morning America, and others to provide commentary on common challenges faced by parents and teachers. What we discuss in today’s interview:...2019-04-1040 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 115 How Public Speaking Can Expand Your Time with John K CoyleToday's episode is mind bending and eye opening. I hope you've had your coffee! My guest is John K. Coyle, #TheTimeGuy. John is a world leading expert in innovation and Design Thinking, and best-selling author of Design For Strengths: Applying Design Thinking to Individual and Team Strengths (2018) and The Art of Really Living Manifesto (2016). A graduate of Stanford University’s Product Design Program, John is an NBC sports analyst, two-time TEDx presenter, and sought-after keynote speaker. He earned an Olympic silver medal for speedskating. In this episode we talk about how to "design for your strengths" and al...2019-03-2045 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 114 Part 3: The Top Five Secrets to Becoming a Paid Speaker Mini-CourseWelcome to the final part of my three-part mini course, The Top Five Secrets to Becoming a Paid Speaker. If you’ve been learning a lot and enjoying the process of thinking through what your speaking business might look like, my 6-module online course, Speaking School for Women, might be for you! In this course, you'll take a deeper dive into everything covered in the mini course and also get support and guidance from me along the way. The course re-launches tomorrow right here. The first 15 women to register on launch day will get a free 60-minute sp...2019-03-0515 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 113 Part 2: The Top Five Secrets to Becoming a Paid Speaker Mini-CourseWelcome to part two of my three-part mini course, The Top Five Secrets to Becoming a Paid Speaker. The purpose of this mini course is give you a little road map to getting started on your way to professional speaking. I’m trying to demystify the process and offer you the secrets I wished I learned when I was starting out. If what you hear in this mini series gets you excited about continuing down this road, I have a larger, 6-module online course called Speaking School for Women which re-launches on March 6th here. Here’s what...2019-03-0314 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 112 Part 1: The Top Five Secrets to Becoming a Paid Speaker Mini-CourseWelcome to part one of my three-part mini course, The Top Five Secrets to Becoming a Paid Speaker. This mini course is meant to help answer questions around how to go from speaking for free (or not at all) to building a speaking business. I’m trying to demystify the process and offer you the secrets I wished I learned when I was starting out. I’m also hoping to save you some time and frustration while also giving you a launch pad. If what you hear in this mini series gets you excited about continuing down this road, I ha...2019-03-0116 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 111 Seth Godin on Public Speaking, Fear, and BusinessSeth Godin needs no introduction, but for those of you who want details, Seth is the author of 18 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He’s also the founder of the altMBA and The Marketing Seminar, online workshops that have transformed the work of thousands of people. He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything. You might be familiar with his books Linchpin, Tribes, The Dip and Purple Cow. His blog (which you can find by typing “seth” into Go...2019-02-2027 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 110 How to do Anything with Mark MetryThis episode was originally supposed to focus on Mark's transition from shy and socially anxious to top 100 podcaster and speaker, but the episode took on a life of its own very early on in the conversation. I decided to name it "How to do Anything" because by the end of it, I was pretty sure I could apply Mark's wisdom and mindset to everything and be successful at it. We discuss: - how he invented "Mark 2.0" and what he does when "Mark 1.0" shows up - what he has learned about podcasting and how it has...2019-02-0653 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 109 Q&A EpisodeTo everyone who submitted questions over the last several months, thank you! I used five of them in today's episode. If you have a question you want addressed on an upcoming Q&A episode of the podcast, email me at angela@speakersisterhood.com. Here are the questions and the time they appear on today's show: 1. Who are your heroes? (3:27) 2. What goes into a signature talk? (14:10) 3. How do you build credibility as a speaker? (30:55) 4. What was your most embarrassing moment on stage and what did you do? (34:05) 5. How do you pr...2019-01-2343 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 108 Four Ways to Look and Feel Powerful, Confident and Relaxed While SpeakingDid you know body language is 55% of what your audience is judging when they're deciding if they like and trust you? When it comes to the way you present yourself, you want to make sure you're paying attention to it -because it matters. This means noticing your breathing, energy, presence, and stance. On today's episode, I give you four simple tools you can use to feel more powerful, improve your overall presence, appear more relaxed, and breathe without feeling like you're going to pass out or hyperventilate. Many of these tips you've heard before if you've been...2019-01-0925 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 107 My Top Five Lessons of 2018The end of the year is a great time to reflect on goals, lessons, and big moments. On today's episode, I'm doing just that as I share my biggest lessons of the year. Some of them I cringed to write because I remember noting them as past lessons, but I've discovered that living the same lessons over and over again actually does continue to have benefits. The five lessons I note are: 1. Know your limits. 2. Your ability to get comfy with discomfort will determine how successful you are. 3. Saying no is...2018-12-2621 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 106 What Does One Year of Speaking Training Get You?On today's episode, I take you back into the world of the Speaker Sisterhood as you hear from three of our members who have invested the last year of their lives in public speaking training. Find out what surprised them, what changed over the year, and how this journey has impacted their lives. If you're thinking about improving your public speaking skills but are unsure if you want to put in the time and effort, this episode should give you enough information and inspiration to determine your next steps. My guests are Joli Hamilton, Rosamond Wulsin, and Cecile Lackie...2018-12-1244 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 105 Navigating Difficult Emotions on Stage with Johanna WalkerHave you ever found yourself crying on stage and wished you could make it all stop? Do you avoid difficult topics in your presentations in fear of getting emotional and looking unprofessional? If you've ever found yourself feeling uncomfortable about your vulnerability coming through, today's episode will change your mind about its value. I interview Johanna Walker, the fear-blasting, storytelling maven for coaches, consultants, leaders, and change-makers. She’s also the founder of Women Who Speak, a transformational speaker coaching program for female leaders. We discuss: why navigating difficult emotions on stage is so tough how to...2018-11-2832 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 104 Courage Vs Confidence with Janet WhalenYou always hear having confidence in yourself will propel you to take risks and accomplish your goals. But what if you could get yourself to take action without confidence? On today's episode, I interview Janet Whalen, a CoActive career transition, courage and confidence coach at BeAmbitiousForHer.com – a coaching practice for mid-career women. We discuss: why women should focus on courage, not confidence steps women should take if they’re not feeling courageous where confidence comes from mistakes women make when it comes to doing things that scare them results you can expect to see w...2018-11-1444 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 103 Why Don't You Have a Video Yet?We've talked about the value of Facebook Live and YouTube to market yourself and build your platform, but what about having your own video that tells your story to event planners, clients, and audiences? On today's episode, we talk about how to use a promotional video to capture what makes you unique and share it with the world. I interview Rebecca Rideout, a video producer and owner of Told Video. Rebecca has fifteen years of experience shooting, editing, researching and producing non-fiction films. Today, she creates short-form documentaries for businesses that want their story told. Rebecca shares: Why...2018-10-2432 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 102 Why Perspective Matters with Stephanie FegerStephanie Feger is a passionate communicator who believes that a shift in perspective can help people live truly fulfilling lives. Her blog, Color Today Pretty, has inspired many to shift their mindsets and has spawned her new book Color Today Pretty: An Inspirational Guide to Living a Life in Perspective. On today's episode, I interview Stephanie about how to tell a story that relates, and how to find the perspective you need to find the lesson in each experience. She shares: her seven steps to finding perspective a writing exercise I fell in love with the...2018-10-1036 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 101 Top Five Questions I Get About Professional SpeakingSpeaking School for Women is back and it starts this Monday, October 1st. I've been getting lots of questions from women who are interested in taking the course and I thought I'd address them here, in case you're asking yourself the same things. Speaking School is a live, 6-week online course I teach that helps women learn how to become a paid, professional speaker. I teach how to build a brand, create a marketing plan, we put together a speaker one-sheet, setup a speaker plan, make a signature talk, work out pricing guides, and more. This covers all the b...2018-09-2627 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 100: The Radical Reclaiming of the Stage Through Doing NothingWelcome back to the podcast!! It’s good to be back in your ears after three months off. On today’s episode, I invite Lenore Braun, the club director of the Speaker Sisterhood, and Amber Ladley, the creative director, to the show to discuss our life-changing summers. Last time we talked, I told you my podcast was taking a vacation, but that wasn’t the only thing that took a hiatus in June. This summer, along with the core team that comprises my business, I took a major step back from working on everything so we could take a breath...2018-09-171h 23
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 99 Summer Break + Making Diversity a Competitive Advantage with Amy WaningerWhen you hear the word "diversity," what do you think of? Race? Religion? Age? Gender? On today's episode, we're framing diversity as those special ingredients that make you who you are. It's those ingredients that also help you to connect with others in various environments and groups and make you a dynamic speaker. My guest today is a leader, speaker, author, and coach. Amy C. Waninger is the Founder and CEO of Lead at Any Level LLC, which helps busy professionals develop skills in leadership, diversity and inclusion, and career management. She is the author of Network Beyond Bias: Making Diver...2018-06-2033 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 98 Be Normal, Not Common with Travis ThomasSpeakers often mistake their “norm” as a commonality that they share with many other speakers. In reality, your “norm” is actually your unique DNA. Every speaker has their own unique story/journey and learning how to tell it is absolutely crucial in today’s public speaking environment. On today's show, I interview Travis Thomas, a professional public speaker and seasoned improv performer. Travis has performed in front of thousands of people and trained dozens of organizations like the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, US Soccer, Gatorade, PepsiCo., and Under Armour. On this episode, you'll learn how being "normal" can actually be...2018-06-1339 min
World of Speakers37: Gaining confidence to get on stage and get paid with Angela LussierGaining confidence to get on stage and get paid. Ryan Foland speaks with Angela Lussier, an author, podcast host, and award-winning speaker. Angela is the founder of the Speaking School for Women, as well a the CEO of the Speaker Sisterhood, an organization aimed at helping women find their voice and confidence, both on and off stage.
What happens when two expert speaker podcast hosts get together? A lot of laughter and a lot superb advice for speakers of all levels. In this podcast, Ryan and Angela cover topics such as building confidence, finding your niche, and having fun with...2018-05-1048 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 92 Tales from the Road: #SpeakUpTour2018 Part 5As I was thinking about this week's episode, it occurred to me that there was one major piece missing from the series so far: the speech I've been giving on the tour! Monday night, I setup my podcast mic in the event space and recorded the speech I've been giving on the road. The title it goes by is The Secret Life of Speaking Up or Discover Your Power Voice and the content is the same for both. This talk breaks down how to see public speaking differently, how to reframe fear, how to use your body, mind, and...2018-05-021h 17
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 88 Tales from the Road: #SpeakUpTour2018 Part 1If you haven't already heard, I'm hitting the road! I'm posting today's episode from Portland, Maine, the first stop on my speaking tour that we've titled #SpeakUpTour2018. I'm on a mission to empower women to speak up through a series of workshops, events, and book signings happening all over New England in the month of April. I'm excited to get started and share my stories from the road as the month goes on. On today's episode, I have three interviews to share with you. I've decided to share the behind the scenes of what goes into building...2018-04-0438 min
Women Taking the Lead248: Angela Lussier on Speaking Your VoiceAngela Lussier is an award-winning speaker, five-time author, two-time TEDx presenter, and CEO and founder of the Speaker Sisterhood, a network of speaking clubs that help women discover, awaken, and create their voice through the art of public speaking. Angela is the host of Claim the Stage, a public speaking podcast for women rated #1 on the inspiring podcasts list by Forbes in 2017. She is a contributor to Huffington Post and her work has been featured on ABC, NBC, Forbes, Virgin, and Entrepreneur. Her motto: Stop waiting. Start creating. Playing Small Moment Angela’s most defining small moment took p...2018-04-0238 min
The Sassy Strategist: Build a Profitable Business and a Lifestyle You LoveScale Your Business: From One to Many with Angela LussierJoin me and Angela Lussier, CEO & Founder of the Speaker Sisterhood as we discuss finding your voice through public speaking, and creating a successful business by being open-minded to possibilities. Angela discusses how she started with one speaking club, and within just one year, has grown to 16 clubs! Angela is taking the Speaker Sisterhood worldwide with one of her latest clubs in New Zealand. Angela shares her story of building a scalable company with a licensing model, and how it's easier than you think! Angela will help you go from feeling overwhelmed to confidently taking ac...2018-01-1725 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 78 Q&A Extravaganza!I love hearing from you! I grabbed some of the questions you've been asking over the last few months and answered them in today's episode. Have you ever wondered about the following? How do you go from speaking for free to getting paid? What’s the best way to find speaking engagements? What should my speaker bio include? Tips for coming across well on Skype or Facebook Live? How do you handle when emotion starts to creep in? How can you ready yourself if you feel that lump of emotion in your throat? Any tips for rounding out you...2018-01-1741 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 77 4 Ways to Get Out of Your Own Way and Put Yourself Out ThereI'm often asked how I put myself out there and make myself so visible in the world. The question usually sounds like this: "How do you just go out and do it?" The short answer is, it requires a lot of focus and discipline. I actually don't just "go out and do it." On today's episode, my guest, Jodi Flynn, an Amazon bestselling author and Founder of Women Taking the Lead, outlines the four steps you need to take if you want to get out of your own way and put yourself out there. The bottom line is that i...2018-01-1040 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 76 3 Reflections, 4 Resolutions, 1 RevolutionI'll be the first to say 2017 was full of mistakes, successes, and lessons. In today's solo episode, I share three reflections, four resolutions for 2018, and one revolution! I hand selected these topics for your benefit and to invite you to play a bigger game this year. I share stories about some of my limiting beliefs and how I was able to transform them, what I learned while I was sick in a cabin in Vermont, and what feeling sad taught me about my communication skills. I also go over four of my personal resolutions for this coming year and...2018-01-0337 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 72 Coming Out of Your Shell with Alexandra FranzenIf you've been worried about how you might sound, what it might look like to say the wrong thing, or what might happen if you speak up, you will love this episode. My guest is Alexandra Franzen, a writer based in Portland, Oregon. Her next book, You’re Going To Survive—a collection of true stories about adversity, rejection, and discouragement — will be released December 15th. On today's show, we explore how Alexandra went from shy and introverted to writing, speaking, and teaching. She shares a HUGE mindset shift that helped her to stop worrying and start sharing mo...2017-11-2232 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 70 Dread Public Speaking Less + Add More JoyNancy Werteen and Kim Howie know a thing or two about how to add joy to any experience, including public speaking. As co-founders of The Wisdom Coalition and co-authors of the book, The Power Of A Pivot: How changing your mindset can bring you more joy in every aspect of your life, they give readers tips and tools for a better understanding of the path to true happiness. On today's episode, we explore the scariest moments a speaker encounters: writing the speech, preparing for the speech, giving the speech, and reflecting upon the experience. They teach actionable steps you...2017-11-0842 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 69 Titles That Rule + Awesome SummariesA big part of being a successful speaker is getting people to show up for your talk. But how do you create interest in your presentation if you're unknown in your field or new to speaking? It's easy - write a compelling title and intriguing summary to entice them! On today's episode, I go through a 4-step process I created called "The For Method." It walks you through a simple formula for creating clear, simple, engaging titles. You can use this process for pretty much anything - speeches, blog posts, videos, podcast episodes, and beyond! After we go over...2017-11-0119 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 63 Are You Paying Attention To Your Most Important Tool?As speakers, there's one tool we must nurture, understand, and use correctly if we want excellent results. What is it? Our voice! And I'm not talking about the words coming out of our mouth, I'm talking about our actual vocal cords and the sounds we're making with them. This tool is often left out of the conversation as we focus on storytelling, getting over our nerves, and connecting with the audience, but it is vital to our success as speakers. Without our vocal cords, we have nowhere to go. On today's episode, I interview Elissa Weinzimmer, a vocal health e...2017-09-1346 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 62 More Stories from Speaking SchoolWhat happens behind the doors of the Speaking School for Women? Funny you should ask! On today's episode, you get an insider's peek into what it's like to take part in this course. I interview three women who graduated from the speaking school and you'll find out their major takeaways, how their lives have changed since completing the course, why they recommend the course to others, and surprising unexpected benefits. You'll hear from Ashley Olafson, founder of the MOVE Program, Heathere Evans, a leadership coach, and Kim Lundgren, president of Kim Lundgren Associates. They all have their own unique r...2017-09-061h 16
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 58 Stop Trying to Smash Fear. An Essay.I had two frustrating conversations with two female friends last week that stuck with me. Feeling annoyed when I woke up Saturday morning, I decided to write this essay to get my feelings out on paper. Five pages later, I felt better, but also felt I needed to do more. How lucky am I that I have a podcast to share these ideas? In today's episode, I share Saturday's writing session entitled, "Stop Trying to Smash Fear. An Essay." In it, I share my anger towards the way women have to be in the world just to feel normal a...2017-08-0918 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 57 Q&A Episode: Back to BasicsCrafting a great story, persuading your audience to action, and bringing a crowd to tears are all signs of a great speaker. But in order to achieve these feats, the fundamentals of speaking must be mastered. In today's episode, you'll hear five questions that bring us back to basics. These questions were asked during recent presentations I gave and reminded me that before we're great, we must be good. We go into the following: -How to avoid being a swaying palm tree on stage and having a stronger presence -How to not be mechanical and b...2017-08-0234 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 56 Moving the Inner Critic to Speak from the HeartThe Inner Critic: friend or foe? What is it there for and how do we work with it to stay sane and enjoy our public speaking experience? In today's episode, I interview Pam Erb-Melville, the President of PEM Communications, a highly sought-after international speaker, Executive Coach, and Master Instructor in business communication skills. Pam has a lot of experience working with the Inner Critic to not only help her clients and audiences, but also herself! She shares how her work has changed over the years and what she has learned about the Inner Critic so she can connect and c...2017-07-2647 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 55 Curiosity Over PerfectionI often hear speakers assign harsh and brutal judgments about their own behavior, thoughts, and feelings before, during, and after a speech. I'm guilty of doing it too - so I know a lot about it. Ever stood in front of an audience and said to yourself, "They look bored. They don't like me. This isn't going well." Or, after a talk, said, "That was awful. I bombed. Worse presentation I ever gave?" What if, instead of judging, criticizing, and mentally shaming yourself for everything you do, you approached each moment from a place of curiosity? In today's episode...2017-07-1926 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpBonus Episode: Tiny Summer ChallengeThis year has been all about monumental growth for me. In today's bonus episode, I share all the ways I'm growing and reveal something that has been going on in my personal life that I haven't talked about at all until now. (Eek!) I just took on a personal challenge that goes along with that monumental growth and I think you might be into it as well. I had an eye-opening realization this week that led to taking on this challenge and committing to it. This bonus episode is a shorty - just 15 minutes - and also introduces you t...2017-07-1415 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 51 A Look Inside the Mysterious World of the Speaker Sisterhood Part 2In last week's episode, we celebrated a year of podcasting by going behind the scenes of the Speaker Sisterhood, a network of public speaking clubs for women that I founded last year. Today we're going to continue that adventure by listening to speeches given by three members of the Northampton, Massachusetts club. You'll hear about zen and tango from Laura Brooks, osteoporosis and climate change from Carla Becker, and creativity from Lynn Simonds. These speeches were recorded on Monday, June 5th, 2017 in one of our regular meetings. The interviews you'll hear after each speech were recorded later that week...2017-06-211h 08
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 48 Who's Negotiating for You?Women are good negotiators. We advocate for our friends, our children, and our loved ones. But, often, when it comes to negotiating on our own behalf, especially when it comes to salary and speaking fees, we struggle. We are not as confident talking about ourselves. Dorrie Sieburg is Program Manager for AAUW’s salary negotiation workshops, AAUW Work Smart and AAUW Start Smart. Using the lens of the gender pay gap, their workshops empower women with the skills and confidence they need to successfully negotiate their salary and benefits. Dorrie has trained thousands of women over 9 years on college cam...2017-05-2437 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 47 Easily Build + Repurpose ContentAs speakers, we are also content creators. But are we doing it effectively? Writing a speech, putting together a blog or social media post, assembling a book, creating a course, and recording a podcast all fall under the umbrella of content creation. If you're speaking, you're likely thinking about content constantly and wondering how to repurpose it, how to create it faster, and most importantly, if it's what your customers actually care about. In today's episode, learn 5 tricks to easily build and repurpose content your customers love and you love to deliver. Some of this advice I learned the...2017-05-1729 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 43 The Q&A Episode AgainHowdy, friends! I'm back this week with another installment of Q&A. This is my third episode like this (see episode 10 + 25 for the others) and I'm answering YOUR questions! Today I answer a question about how to deal with negative feedback and go deep into all types of feedback and what to do with it. (Where was this advice when I really needed it?!) I also cover a lighter topic, like what to wear on stage so you add to your presentation rather than take away from it. I even address a question about how to raise your hand f...2017-04-1139 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 35 Tales from Speaking School, Part 2Last week, I brought you a couple of interviews with the women of speaking school. Today, I continue that trend by bringing you conversations with three more women who've graduated from my signature course, the Speaking School for Women. You'll hear from Sandra Costello, a photographer who experienced a life changing moment that made her reevaluate everything. She tells us how she discovered what she wants to speak about, what she learned about herself, and what's she's doing today. You'll also hear from Mindy Rodenburg, a branding professional who infuses Southern hospitality into everything she does. She'll share a...2017-02-011h 01
This Moved Me126: Angela Lussier - On Speaking for EmpowermentAngela Lussier is an award-winning speaker, founder of Speaking School for Women, author of three books, speech coach and host of Claim the Stage podcast. Recently, I had the pleasure to be a guest on her podcast (Episode 23 called "Hairy Authenticity" - I know, I love the title too!). Angela's mantra is "Stop waiting. Start creating." She inspires her listeners to take the most important, often-feared, first step towards their calling, and to keep going. Angela, I am thankful for this very important, timely conversation with you! We have a great opportunity and responsibility to use our...2016-11-2146 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 25 The Q&A EpisodeHow do I book my first gig? What if I'm not an expert? How do I know what my value is? In this special episode, instead of me asking the questions, you're the guest interviewer! I took your questions from social media and email and compiled a list of the top six. If you're interested in writing a book, learning how to build a speaking business while working full-time, how to determine how much information is too much in your speech, what to do when you feel like everyone around you is a success (and you aren't), and how...2016-11-0232 min
Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking UpEp 21 Are You Up for an Adventure?Hiking, bears, blisters, oh my! A few months ago, my friend and I set out on a seven day, 75 mile hike of the Appalachian Trail in north central Maine. Being an inexperienced hiker who is also Type A and goal oriented, you'll hear all the highlights (and low points) of what this hike held for me. I share what I learned about my beliefs, the stories I tell myself, how I see the world (and how it changed), when I hit my breaking point, how I got out of my tent each day (it wasn't pretty), and...2016-09-281h 06
Standout Creatives: Business, marketing, and creativity tips for solopreneurs launching their ideas47: Angela Lussier on Being an Imposter, Living Life by Your Own Rules, and the Importance of PlayAngela Lussier is a coach, public speaker, and author of three books. In this episode Angela talks about her journey towards creating her own business, how to overcome the imposter syndrome, why you need to live by your own rules, and the importance of play.
Here are three things you can learn from Angela:
Everyone feels like an imposter
If you think you are the only one who feels like an imposter, you are dead wrong. We all feel like imposters in some way or another. Even those who look like they have it all...2016-04-191h 14
Cracking Creativity Podcast with Kevin Chung47: Angela Lussier on Being an Imposter, Living Life by Your Own Rules, and the Importance of PlayAngela Lussier is a coach, public speaker, and author of three books. In this episode Angela talks about her journey towards creating her own business, how to overcome the imposter syndrome, why you need to live by your own rules, and the importance of play.
Here are three things you can learn from Angela:
Everyone feels like an imposter
If you think you are the only one who feels like an imposter, you are dead wrong. We all feel like imposters in some way or another. Even those who look like they have...2016-04-191h 14