Self-Awareness and Mindset for Speakers: Fix the Internal Problems First with Michael Delisser

Unlock the full potential of your speaking skills by addressing the true barriers: self-awareness and mindset. In this empowering episode, executive communication coach Michael Delisser reveals why the real obstacles to effective presentation aren't the technical aspects, but the internal challenges every speaker faces. Discover actionable strategies to enhance your communication impact by looking inward first.Learn from Michael's personal experiences and insights, such as how overcoming filler word blunders revolutionised his coaching methods. Explore why recording your speeches is a powerful self-awareness tool and how to diminish distracting habits while maintaining authenticity. Understand why perfectionism can hinder your growth and how focusing on outcomes can reshape your preparation process.Michael explains common presentation pitfalls he frequently observes and shares a framework for fostering meaningful emotional connections with audiences. Explore the trust-logic-emotion model for persuasion and grasp why addressing audience pain points is crucial before presenting solutions. Discover the increasing importance of communication skills in the AI era.Related Episodes:- Why Nice Feedback Is Killing Your Speaking GrowthKeywords: self-awareness, mindset, public speaking, presentation skills, communication coach, emotional connection, persuasion, audience engagement, speaking tips, Michael Delisser#SelfAwareness #Mindset #PublicSpeaking #Communication #MichaelDelisserWhat you'll learn in this episodeWhy most presentation problems are internal rather than technical, how a humiliating early experience with filler words changed Michael's entire approach to coaching, why recording yourself is one of the most powerful self-awareness tools available, how to reduce distracting habits without sounding robotic or over-rehearsed, why perfectionism actively harms your development as a speaker, how to identify your strengths and minimise your fatal flaws, why starting with outcomes rather than content changes everything about how you prepare, the most common presentation pitfalls Michael sees repeatedly, how to build genuine emotional connection with an audience, the trust-logic-emotion framework for persuasive communication, why you must address the audience's pain before presenting your solution, and how communication skills will matter more not less in the age of AI.About Michael DelisserMichael Delisser is an executive communication coach and author of Leadership Accelerators, which covers emotional intelligence, communication habits, and personality-based leadership. Connect with Michael to find out more about his coaching work.Visit strategic-speaker.scoreapp.com to take the 2-minute Strategic Speaking Business Audit and find out what's blocking you from getting more bookings, re-bookings, referrals and bigger fees. There's a special surprise gift for everyone who completes the quiz.Want to get coached for free on the show? Fill in the form at this link and if we think your challenge could help others, we'll invite you on.For speaking enquiries or to connect, email [email protected] or find John on LinkedIn.All clips and episodes are on the Present Influence YouTube channel.Thanks for listening. Rating the show 5* on Spotify helps their algorithm recommend the show, so please take a moment to follow and leave a rating.Related episodes: Why Nice Feedback Is Killing Your Speaking GrowthMentioned in this episode:SPGFS - Hiro.fmBecoming known will always make it easier to get booked and podcast guesting is one of the easiest ways to make that happen, when you have the right strategy. This program will teach you everything you need to know about podcast guesting, from the tech stack to making an impact. You'll get all the tools to stand out as an amazing podcast guest and get booked on great shows.The Known, Booked & Paid Blueprint (Founding cohort)Get all the information on the Known, Booked & Paid Blueprint at https://presentinfluence.com/kbpb to see if it's the right fit for you.