Present with Purpose: Elevating Everyday Influence with Bill Ganon
Nov 07, 2024
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🌟 This Week’s Feature: One Action Step to Amplify Your Influence 🌟
Practice, Practice, Practice! 🎷
This week, we had a fantastic interview with professional speaker, emcee, and presentation coach Bill Ganon, where we explored an often-overlooked pathway to influence: presentations.
Bill shared insights into how authors can use their books to secure speaking engagements and get in front of ideal audiences. His top advice? Practice, practice, practice. Treat every meeting as an opportunity to refine your presentation skills. So, the next time you find yourself preparing for a meeting, why not elevate your approach?
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🎯 TWO Resources for Aspiring Speakers and Presenters
- Quick Coaching Tips & Training
Bill Ganon’s blog is a treasure trove of actionable coaching tips to sharpen your presentation skills—perfect for authors eager to make an impact. Visit Bill’s Blog
- TEDx Speaker’s Guide
Looking for a structured way to refine your presentation skills? The TEDx Speaker’s Guide is a fantastic resource for anyone craving a process-oriented approach to mastering the art of speaking. Check It Out Here
🍫 THREE Random Finds for the Week: Fun, Helpful, and Delicious
Consider this your box of chocolates—you never know what you’re going to get!
- Support Independent Bookstores
Did you know that Bookshop.org lets you support indie booksellers with every purchase? If you’re looking to browse or buy, start with Kelley Hartnett’s Double Dog Bookshop. 🐕 Visit the Bookshop
- Toastmasters: The Art of Communication
Have you ever considered joining Toastmasters? Bill Ganon’s motto is “The best communicator wins,” and Toastmasters has been helping people become strong communicators for decades. 🥇
- Family Recipe for Pecan Pie
With the holidays around the corner, I’m sharing my family’s dessert cookbook for FREE! One highlight? My mom’s pecan pie with a homemade crust. It’s easy to make and beats any store-bought crust. 🥧 Get the Cookbook Here
Back to the Basics: #1 Action Step
To make your next presentation your best ever, practice it at least twice beforehand, and think of creative ways to make it truly engaging. The difference between a good presentation and a great one is in the details—and the repetition!
Go amplify your influence!
