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The Speaker Coach
by Candy O'Terry
Do you like your speaking voice? Do you know how to use it? I'm Candy O'Terry, The Speaker Coach and I've got the skillset to help you transform your voice and take your message to the next level. Great communicators know how to get people's attention, to command a room, and captivate an audience. Coaching women and men about how to be heard is my specialty. From the perfect wedding toast to a killer keynote address, I’ll share a lifetime of knowledge with you. My background? I’m an award-winning major market radio broadcaster and podcaster, voiceover pro, MC, public speaker, singer, speechwriter and speaker coach. Press that download button and let’s get you speaking like a pro.
Episodes
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How to Moderate A Panel -024
Congratulations! You’ve been asked to moderate a panel. This is a big deal because this invitation means that you are viewed as a leader, someone who can manage, people, has a broad grasp of the subject matter, and can hold their own in front of a crowd. Once the glow of this vote of confidence...
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Present Like a Pro, part 2 -023
No matter what field you are in, the ability to be a compelling presenter is one of the keys to your success. The opportunity to present to a group, whether large or small, in-person or virtually is a big deal because you are viewed as someone whose ideas have value. In this episode, I’ll add…
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Present Like a Pro, part 1 -022
Being asked to present is a huge compliment because it means that your ideas and knowledge are valued. When you present to your colleagues, a board of directors, or a ballroom full of people, all eyes and ears are upon you. Your status is elevated and you are considered an expert on a topic, even...
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What Happens When We Talk Too Much? -021
This episode is about something we are all guilty of: talking too much. The question is: what impression do we give to others when we just can’t stop talking? The answer shouldn’t surprise you: they tune out. Talking too much often comes from trying too hard and lacking confidence. In this quick...
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10 Interview Tips -020
The pandemic has changed how we work, and how we interview for a job. Your virtual presence now plays a huge role in your ability to be successful. In the virtual world, we have to work harder to connect with someone because many of the body language clues available to us in a face-to-face...
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How To Say NO -019
Do you know how to say “no”? The truth is, we all fall short in this department because we want to be liked. This is especially true for women who are socialized to nurture, to make peace, and to smooth things out, to say YES even when we really want to say NO. In this episode, we’ll explore my 5...
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What’s In A Name -018
What’s in a name? Believe it or not, having a good name, meaning a good sounding, easy to remember name really matters. In fact, if you don’t have one, it could be holding you back. In this episode, we’ll reveal the names of some very famous people who made the wise decision to change their…
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The Art of the Business Card Exchange -017
Everyone starts out a new year with the best of intentions. One of the most effective ways to set yourself apart as a communicator is to know how to do things that others might not know how to do, don’t understand, or can’t appreciate. Many people don’t believe that having a business card matters...
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The Rules of Toasting -016
Just in time for the holidays, this episode is all about the history and the rules of toasting. Toasting is a ritual that dates back to the ancient Greeks who would raise a glass of wine, or blood, as a gift to the gods. Fortunately for us, champagne is the drink of choice for most toasts these...
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Covid Communication Tips -015
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live our lives and how we do business. It has also changed the way we communicate with one another. At a time when we’ve got masks covering half of our faces, we’re 6 feet apart and avoiding physical contact, how can we create a connection with others?...
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Presence -014
No matter who I’m coaching, no matter what industry he or she works in, there is one everyone wants: presence. There’s a certain magic in the word, don’t you think? The idea of possessing presence is a little controversial, because there are some experts who believe that you are born with it and...
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How To Be Heard in a Meeting -013
Have you ever been in a meeting and you feel like your voice is just not being heard? Coach Candy to the rescue with some tips and techniques that will help you be heard, and noticed in a meeting. This episode is focused on women, because it is harder for us to be heard than it is for men. Why?...
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Voicemail -012
Consider this episode a brief tutorial on voicemail best practices, including how to create a memorable outgoing message, and how to leave the kind of message for someone else that guarantees a call back. Like any other communication skill, there’s an art to voicemail. Your outgoing message is…
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The Secret Ingredient -011
There are many skills and talents that when combined together, create a compelling communicator. In this episode, we briefly explore the value of a great sounding voice, being attractive, writing well, the valuable art of storytelling, taking risks, executive presence, and the gifts of wit and...
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Masks & Your Ability to Communicate -010
Current CDC regulations are designed to help us stop the spread of COVID-19, but wearing a mask affects our ability to communicate effectively. In this episode, you’ll learn how to harness your body language as well as your vocal ability to break through a mask that is covering half of your face....
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Mastering Your Elevator Pitch -009
There’s a new expectation in our world when it comes to communicating. What you say needs to be fast because nobody has time anymore. That’s why getting really efficient at expressing yourself in a short period of time is such a valuable communication skill. What is an elevator pitch? It’s a…
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Zoom Like A Pro -008
Raise your hand if you are sick of Zoom? Me, too. The fact is, millions of people have been working remotely throughout the pandemic and it is likely that even when things get back to normal, virtual meetings will be an accepted way of doing business. Great communicators have to be agile in any...
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How To Take Care Of Your Voice -007
If you use your voice to earn a living, you really need to learn how to take care of it. Over use of your speaking voice causes strain and can damage your vocal cords, also known as vocal folds. In this quick episode, we learn a little bit about the anatomy of your voice, what causes vocal...
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Microphones -006
This episode is all about microphones and how to use them. As a recording artist and major market broadcaster, I always like to tell people that I’ve never met a microphone I didn’t love! But that’s not true for most people. Being handed a microphone, or stepping up to one that is fixed to a…
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Vocal Variety -005
What is vocal variety and how can you get some in your speaking voice? Vocal variety is a communications skill that enables the speaker to engage the listener by using different speeds and tones while talking. Most people lean on a handful of notes in their speech pattern. But when we get brave…
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How to Give a Killer Wedding Toast -004
This episode is all about how to give a killer wedding toast. If you are the best man, or the maid of honor, you’ve been chosen by the bride and groom to speak publicly about them. This means they care about you, but it also means that they trust you, so don’t blow it! This wedding is all about...
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The Truth About Confidence -003
The goal of this podcast is to help you become a powerful, memorable communicator. How we breathe, our body language, the quality of our voice, and how we dress all all affect how the world sees us. But what about how we see ourselves, deep down inside? Any discussion about how we show up in life...
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How To Break Two Bad Habits: Filler Words & UpSpeak -002
There are two bad habits I observe as a communicators coach everywhere I go: use of filler words and “UpSpeak”. What are filler words? Examples include: um, ahh, like, so, you know, okay, sure, and uhh. Filler words are your brain’s way of filling space while you try to find the word you want to...
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Breathing is Everything -001
The #1 goal of this podcast series is to help you transform your speaking voice and to help you learn how to be heard. At the root of all vocal training and speaker coaching is one basic thing: how you breathe. How well you breathe is directly related to the quality and versatility of your…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Do you like your speaking voice? Do you know how to use it? I'm Candy O'Terry, The Speaker Coach and I've got the skillset to help you transform your voice and take your message to the next level. Great communicators know how to get people's attention, to command a room, and captivate an audience. Coaching women and men about how to be heard is my specialty. From the perfect wedding toast to a killer keynote address, I’ll share a lifetime of knowledge with you. My background? I’m an award-winning major market radio broadcaster and podcaster, voiceover pro, MC, public speaker, singer, speechwriter and speaker coach. Press that download button and let’s get you speaking like a pro.
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Do you like your speaking voice? Do you know how to use it? I'm Candy O'Terry, The Speaker Coach and I've got the skillset to help you transform your voice and take your message to the next level. Great communicators know how to get people's attention, to command a room, and captivate an audience....
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