Practical Tips for Speaking in Public | Leslie Fiorenzo | #22

Leslie Fiorenzo, a business presentation coach, shares tips on public speaking and presentation skills. Leslie is an expert in helping professionals overcome self-promotion challenges. With a background in developing and delivering corporate presentations, she offers tailored guidance to conquer public speaking fears, camera shyness, and networking hurdles. Leslie is dedicated to empowering others and providing actionable strategies to enhance their personal brands and business presence. Takeaways * Reframe nervousness as excitement to feel more confident when speaking in public. * Practice regularly to get comfortable with public speaking and improve your skills. * Know your audience and tailor your message to their expectations and level of familiarity. * Use storytelling to make your message memorable and engaging. * Engage the audience through interactive elements and encourage participation. * Be honest during Q&A sessions and offer to follow up if you don't have an immediate answer. * Keep visuals simple, legible, and supportive of your message. * Manage difficult situations like hecklers by being polite but firm. * Pay attention to body language, including hand gestures and eye contact. * Overcome nervousness by using breathing techniques and positive self-talk. * Engage with people on social media by consistently providing value and being authentic. * Embrace practice and seek mentorship to improve your skills. Sponsors Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: * Webflow - Create custom, responsive websites without coding: https://try.webflow.com/0lse98neclhe Connect with Leslie * Website: https://lesliefiorenzo.com/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliefiorenzo/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:48 Basic Public Speaking Techniques for Beginners 08:43 Preparing for a Presentation 12:29 Practicing and Memorizing Key Points 13:49 Knowing Your Audience 17:00 Common Mistakes in Public Speaking 23:31 Ideal Presentation Time Frame 25:28 Enhancing Presentations with Visuals 27:05 Alternative Visuals and Audience Engagement 28:58 Dealing with Interruptions During Presentations 31:21 Making Your Topic More Memorable 35:51 Difficult Questions During a Job Interview 39:52 Body Language During Interviews 45:41 Virtual Meetings and Being on Camera 47:46 How to Stop Nervousness 52:03 Engaging with People Over Social Media 55:04 Advice from Leslie Fiorenzo Podcast Links * Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/vit-lyoshin-podcast/ * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xKXhi4PLhFSA35w4rtOEG * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vit-lyoshin-podcast/id1731487628 * RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/ec92d974/podcast/rss * Other Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcj05lS8NH_MxOOTaHq_u6cec6IA_b3dl Social Media Links * Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/contact/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vit-lyoshin/ * X: https://twitter.com/vitlyoshin * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vit.lyoshin.podcast * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vit.lyoshin.podcast * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@vit.lyoshin.podcast * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vit.lyoshin.podcast * Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VitLyoshin * Support on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WMLTMRAUM7CXJ * Support on Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/vit-lyoshin Please subscribe, leave an honest review, and share with people you think will benefit from hearing this information.