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Showing up and sharing your voice can be scary. It takes courage and trust.

 

I've been researching the ways and layers of trust and have found it to be really helpful to see all the ways trust serves - and lack of trust can hurt - our impact and leadership.

 

In this episode, I explore three layers of trust and how they have been a part of my own journey of leadership. From trusting myself, to trusting others, to seeing that there is something much bigger than me that is infinitely trustworthy - these insights have been profound for my own growth.

 

You'll also hear about a decision that trusting myself has inspired me to make - and why I'm doing it right now.

 

Specifically, you'll hear about:

• How I know the difference between when I'm trusting myself and when I'm not
• The time I transferred all of my trust to others, in a way that doesn't really work, and what I learned from that
• What my daughter learning to drive has to do with trust - and why it can help you see where you are already trusting beautifully
• Where trusting others to do what they promise allows us to do more powerful work in the world (and when to not trust others because it gets in the way of our best work)
• Why being a pilot or co-pilot of your life may not be the only, or even the best, options
• How trust serves me in making decisions about taking breaks and recalibrating in my business

 

I hope this episode serves you in releasing and letting go so you can have the spaciousness, confidence and support to do your very best work in our world. 

 

Want a copy of Michelle Book, Beyond Applause: Make a Meaningful Difference Through Transformational Speaking? Go here: MichelleBarryFranco.com/FreeBook

In the presentation skills training I facilitate, I'm often asked the question: What do I do if my content is just boring?

 

The truth is, your content can't be boring or no one will pay attention - it's just the facts.

 

The good news is - there is no inherently boring content! There is only content that hasn't been crafted in a way that engages that particular audience.

 

This applies to presentations as well as emails, conversations with clients, business partners and your kids or parents as well.

 

I created this episode to help you take any content and make it way more interesting.

 

Specifically, you'll learn:

• The first and most important thing you must do to craft content that will engage any audience (it's magical, really)
• What working in the insurance industry taught me about creating engaging content
• Why stories are important, no matter what your topic - and how to choose ones that work
• How to approach your content with the right intention so the audience or person walks away with their needs met
• Ways to narrow and focus your content to meet the needs of the audience or the person you are speaking with

 

I hope this episode helps you brighten up and focus your content in a way that lights up your audience, whether that's one person or a whole auditorium full of people.

 

Want a copy of Michelle Book, Beyond Applause: Make a Meaningful Difference Through Transformational Speaking? Go here: MichelleBarryFranco.com/FreeBook

The moment you need a story - in crafting a speech, a current conversation, writing your book, for example - is the hardest moment to come up with a great story. 

 

Knowing that story is a compelling way to bring a concept to life, to draw in attention or to make your content even more memorable, you'll want to have a rich treasure chest of story at the ready. 

 

This is where your story garden comes in! 

 

There are ways to invite your brain to bring forth stories from your past or stories you've heard from others with abundance. When you do it as a creative exercise, there is very little pressure to get in the way of free flowing ideas. I created this episode so you'll know exactly how to create your story garden so it's ready for your next public speaking, book writing or important conversion experience. 

 

When you listen, you'll learn:

• Why I call this your Story Garden and how it helps you to bring forth better stories
• The reason unexpected stories captivate attention so well
• How to use three simple prompts to help your brain reveal great stories
• The materials you'll need to created a story garden
• What to do if you start thinking of stories that are unrelated to your prompt 
• Why creating your story garden when you aren't under pressure will make using your stories so much more fun and powerful
• How I started a storytelling circle on a whim and why it changed my life

 

Story gardens are so fun! You can see pictures of some of my story gardens on my Instagram at Instagram.com/MichelleBarryFranco.I'd love to see yours. Tag me on Instagram and share a picture of it! 

 

SHOW NOTES:

How to Use Storytelling in Your Speaking 

https://michellebarryfranco.com/2018/11/21/storytelling-in-your-speaking/

How to Share Your Personal Story in a Way that Serves https://michellebarryfranco.com/2018/06/13/share-personal-story/ 

 

Want a copy of my book for free? Go to: MichelleBarryFranco.com/FreeBook

Would you like first dibs on a spot in The Made For This Collective when we open doors in January 2023? Click here to get on the waitlist.

 

As the founder of Women on Fire® and a pioneer in the field of executive and life coaching, Debbie Phillips has spent 30+ years helping women connect with what they really want for their lives and then take the steps to make those dreams real. In today's episode, I talk with Debbie about how to tap into what you REALLY want in your life, as well as how best to create a vision and goals that actually work.  This is the perfect episode as you begin to plan for your new year with 2020 vision! 

Get full show notes and more information here: http://michellebarryfranco.com/episode78

The tech didn't work for Steve Job's 2007 iPhone launch. Chris Brogan once forgot his notes for a $25,000 talk. My client's slides wouldn't work when she went to speak. It's a given that sometimes in the life of the speaker tech failures and mishaps will happen. In this episode, I'm sharing about the magic that can happen when we learn to stick through the discomfort, release into it and trust what's next. (Hint: This is when some of our best speaking and expression shows up.)

Get full show notes and more information here: http://michellebarryfranco.com/episode77

I'm often asked whether I still get nervous after decades of speaking and then working with so many speakers as their coach. The answer to that question is: YES!  AND... my relationship with those feelings in my body is totally different than it used to be. In this episode, I share the four things I do when those nervous feelings show up in my body before I'm about to speak. I hope they give you a new window into speaking freedom too! 

Get full show notes and more information here: http://michellebarryfranco.com/episode76

In this episode, I'm speaking with my Sara Dean of Shameless Mom Academy. Sara is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, and braver #everydamnday and I'm thrilled to have her on the show sharing her story of Taking a Stand for Being a Shameless Mom. Tune in to hear Sara's personal stories, as well as listen to me walk her through my Rooftop Message exercise that I use with my speaking clients. I know she'll inspire you!

Get full show notes and more information here: http://michellebarryfranco.com/episode75

Elisha Alcantara took the fast path to thought leadership and is a perfect example of putting yourself out there and serving as a speaker while learning along the way. In this episode, The Fast Track to Great Stages, you'll hear her story of getting started (on a total whim) to only a year later sharing the stage with a well known thought leader.  You'll also hear how amazing speaking opportunities have been flowing steadily – all because she just decided she was going to DO THIS. 
 

Get full show notes and more information here: http://michellebarryfranco.com/episode74

Presentations seem to inspire a hyper professionalism. This comes from an old paradigm around how to be credible as a speaker, especially in the business environment. The problem is, this is the opposite of what works for creating the greatest impact and influence. In this week's episode, I talk about dropping the mask when you're presenting and how to be even more yourself while inspiring, teaching and captivating your audience.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://michellebarryfranco.com/episode73

Anything can happen when you're speaking, so it's always good to think ahead and prepare as best you can. But what happens when things go wrong? In this episode, I'm sharing about a time I blew it before I even started talking and how I recovered the audience's trust. May you learn from my mistakes - and also see that you CAN recover completely, too!    Get full show notes and more information here: http://michellebarryfranco.com/episode72

Giving a TEDx Talk is a bucket list item for so many speakers, but how to land one feels like such a mystery.  Because there are so many elements that go into understanding and prepping for the TEDx process, in today's episode I'll be sharing the essentials that will dramatically increase your chances of landing a TEDx Talk.

  Get full show notes and more information here: http://michellebarryfranco.com/episode71

Do you HAVE to think bigger in order to be successful as a speaker? During today's episode, I'm exploring this question. Plus I'll be sharing what I've seen work amazingly well for successful speakers I work with.  (The answer I share might surprise you.)     Get full show notes and more information here: http://michellebarryfranco.com/episode70

There is a right way and a wrong way to write a book that makes a difference - and build a thriving mission along the way. Dr. Angela E. Lauria is on a mission to help as many world-changing people write their book for maximum impact as possible.

In today's episode, we get to hear Dr. Angela's story of going from having no idea how to grow a business (after feeling like a failure for years), to building an 8-figure and growing business that makes a difference helping people write their books. She shares so many gems on book writing and business building in this conversation. You don't want to miss this. 

Get full show notes and more information here:  http://michellebarryfranco.com/episode69

When you know you are called to use your voice, expertise, and message to serve in our world, that desire can burn strong, even hot at times. It's not just about saying the thing, telling the story… it's about feeling fully expressed when you do it. 

 

And yet, especially for women and others who are marginalized in power in our society, we are taught all the ways we should be careful, stay smaller, and not make other people uncomfortable when we speak on stages, share our message on podcast guest interviews, write your book... This continuous uninvited training can be so stealthy that we don't even realize all the ways it is holding us back from feeling the rich satisfaction of our fullest expression. 

 

In this episode, you'll see the ways you might be holding back, even when you don't mean to, and take away strategies for releasing the fear (and thought storms) that can keep you from showing up in your most glorious, full expression. 

 

When you listen, you'll learn:

• Specific examples of surrendered expression compared to the careful expression we are taught to share
• How to connect with your body in order to recognize when you are constricted - and how to tap the feelings of full expression too
• Questions to ask yourself to help you understand your full expression more completely
• The impact of "state of mind" on performance - and how to not let it stop you from expressing yourself anyway
• Ways to remember that Infinite Potential is available to you always
• Where full expression interplays with spirituality - and why you don't have to be "spiritual" in order to be fully expressed (it'll happen anyway - you are MADE of this)

 

I hope this episode serves you and your beautiful voice powerfully. 

 

Want a copy of my book for free? Go to: MichelleBarryFranco.com/FreeBook

Would you like first dibs on a spot in The Made For This Collective when we open doors in January 2023? Click here to get on the waitlist.

 

This week is part 4 in the Lit Up On Stage series. Today's episode is all about the almost-impossible-to-describe way that some world-class speakers create connection and rapport with their audience, and how you can do the same.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://michellebarryfranco.com/episode68

This week is part 3 in the Lit Up On Stage series. Today's episode is all about how to bring a calm, powerful, confident PRESENCE to your delivery.so that you can connect with your audience from the stage.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode67

This week is part 2 of a new series called Lit Up On Stage. Today's episode is all about how to feel connected in a very real way, from the inside out, with your audience and your message while you are standing on stage so you can enjoy that "lit up on stage" feeling while you deliver. 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode66

 

This week is part 1 of a new series called Lit Up On Stage. Today's episode is titled: The Inner Game of Great Speaking, where we talk about how to master the inner game of being a great speaker and why trusting your inner guide to always point you back to what matters most is more important than any other strategy or technique.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode65

This week I want to answer the question I get asked more than any other question: How do I book more paid speaking gigs?  In this episode, I have tips for you on where to find paid speaking gigs and how to have all the things in place that make event leaders feel excited to hire you to speak. 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode64

This week I want to talk about how to build your webinar so audiences will be receptive, engaged, and convinced by your message. In this episode, I have tips for you on crafting the slides that show (not tell) stories and that is as powerful as an in-person presentation.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode63

On today's show, we are talking about why you might want to reconsider excluding controversial topics from your talk so that you can fully share the message that you're here to share. I'm going to offer ways to assess your audience and think about how far to go with your message to make it more impactful. Pushing the boundaries of what we may believe others, and ourselves, are comfortable discussing might feel uncomfortable but it truly is an important step in becoming a thought leader!

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode62

Today, I want to share with you the secrets of getting in front of a good crowd full of potential clients and the elements of an attractive talk that will motivate the audience to connect and work with you. I have a few examples of successful speakers who have pinpointed their ideal audience and are reveling in that connection they've created with their community.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode61

I'll breakdown what is so alluring about the TED-style talk, then what you can expect from a good talk. Then, I'll go through the important things for making your talk with specific examples of successful speakers. After that, I'll leave you with some great advice for connecting with your audience before, during, and after the talk.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode60

On this episode, we talk about what it takes to get your world-shifting project off the ground and what type of mindset it takes to get started. Then, we talk about the concept of resolve and how we can have moments of resolve that get things rolling and the different amounts of work that particular resolutions can entail. Finally, we discuss how to know if you're resolved or not and how you can take that extra pressure off yourself if things aren't moving at the speed you want them to.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode59

In order to make a difference with your message, you've got to get the attention of the person or people you want to impact. Whether you're delivering a TEDx talk, a keynote speech or having a difficult conversation with your partner or teenager, the fundamentals of getting attention are the same. 

 

Using examples from working with 8th graders creating TED style talks and working with geniuses who are overflowing with brilliant ideas (and these are not mutually exclusive, of course), you'll learn simple and immediately practical ways to make any communication more effective, engaging and memorable. 

 

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How to use your voice tone, volume and pausing to naturally captivate your audience
• Why a strategically placed pause is so reliable for bringing your audience back from straying thoughts
• Where story fits when it comes to getting attention - and important elements of the story you choose
• Questions to ask yourself so that the story you choose and the details you provide are most effective
• How to employ repetition so that it works for your audience (because not all repetition will work)
• Examples of how these engagement strategies work in speaking and writing your book
• More!

 

SHOW NOTES:

The Essentials of Storytelling

Soulful Time Management with Ulrika Brattemark

Ulrika's book: Time Alchemy

 

Jo and I talk about her personal journey from having a well-paying job and happy family - "having it all" - to acknowledging her struggles with depression and becoming a health and lifestyle coach. We discuss how she overcame the feelings of guilt about wanting to change her body and learning to love herself. Then, we talk about how she has been able to learn from and tell the stories of herself and others in an impactful way while still being respectful. Finally, we talk about her unintentionally becoming an influencer and how she approaches branding in her work.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode58

Andrea and I have a great conversation about her amazing life story of overcoming adversity in her personal life to create professional success. We talk about her start into life coaching and her journey with growing her business into a speaking and writing career, all while running a podcast. We also discuss how she has built a career while being a mother and advocate for other women.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode57

Chris Messina has spent over 15 years living on the edge of social technology. He has designed products and experiences for Google and Uber, founded startups, and changed the world with many of his creations, including the hashtag. He also recently became a digital nomad, traveling the world and speaking on social technology, product design, founder culture, and mental fitness. I'm super excited to share this behind-the-scenes look at his thinking!

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode56

Marie Greene and I talk about her love of knitting, her community-building superpower, and why she thinks her audience has grown so successfully. She also shares the creative evolution she's been undergoing as she grows her message beyond knitting to benefit the entire creative community. We discuss creative entrepreneurship, why it can be so hard to give yourself permission to try something new, and how she's planning to bring this new message to a broader audience.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode55

Brooke and I discuss many aspects of business-building this episode, including goal-setting, how to deal with rapid business growth, and how to hire an incredible, supportive team. Of course, we also talk about her central message and how she settled on it after a particularly difficult period in her life & business. And Brooke shares the hardships and questions that helped her realize the structure of her coaching business, Love Your Living, and her mission to help women create beautiful and fulfilling businesses and lives.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode54

In this episode, I talk about why you should use speaking as a testing ground for the message, content, and goals of your book. I give several examples of how your message might change based on your ideal audience and your goals, and talk about why it's so critical to know exactly who you're writing for. I also share why speaking is such a powerful way to test and distill your message before you invest all the time and effort it takes to write a really stellar book.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode53

There are five books that I come back to over and over again as a speaker, and I want to share them with you. These five books cover technical elements of speaking – how to create great slides, how to keep an audience's attention, and similar questions – as well as ideas about great storytelling and what makes a message really stick in someone's mind.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode52

I'm walking you through three of my favorite methods for finding speaking gigs in this episode and talking about how to strategically select your opportunities. As with most things, your community is often the best place to start. Think about who you know, if they have a need for speakers with your message, and whether they know if you're a speaker. I share other great tips in this episode, too, so don't miss it!

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode51

In this episode, I'm sharing my experience with full freedom speaking and how I've learned to tap into my own inner wisdom. I talk about some common worries and roadblocks I see in speakers, why so many of us worry about making our message "perfect," and how to align external coaching and strategies with your own internal compass.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode50

Listen in as I walk through the top three things to consider when choosing what to wear for your speaking event. I share some of my own clothing mishaps, some great resources for understanding what will look great onstage, and why I firmly believe that less is more. 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode49

It feels amazing to be in the flow of doing great work. Sometimes it's hard to stop - to step away long enough to have a proper meal or get a full night's sleep. And for short bursts of time, this can be just fine, if it doesn't happen too often. 

 

When you spend too much time working, especially under a great deal of stress, it can be hurtful to your mental and physical health. 

 

The fact that our society inappropriately values hustle and overworking means burnout is way more common that we might realize. No one teaches us how to recognize when burnout is happening, so it can actually become a part of the culture of an organization. 

 

It would be great if leaving a toxic culture to start our own business meant an immediate end to overworking and burnout, but that is often not the case. Habits and beliefs that build up over time are hard to recognize and release, even when they feel terrible. 

 

In this interview with Joanna Denton, Executive & Speaking Coach, we get to hear Joanna's story of burnout - two times - during her career. Along the way, Joanna learned a lot about how to recognize the signs of burnout as well as things you can do to take care of yourself when you notice these signs. 

 

Inside, you'll hear about:

• Some of the possible shadow side of creating a successful career
• What burnout means - and how to recognize the signs
• How Joanna experienced not one, but two, burnouts in her corporate career
• Why starting your own business is not the answer (in itself) to stopping burnout
• Joanna's upcoming sabbatical - and how I've taken a few of them in my business, too
• The reason that writing a book, delivering a TED talk (Joanna has done) doesn't guarantee success or ease in your business, thought leadership or life (and what they DO give and teach you)
• Ideas for rest and nourishment for your journey as a business leader 

 

Joanna is vulnerable and real, funny and super smart. I hope you love this conversation as much as we enjoyed creating it for you. 

 

Joanna's Bio:

Joanna trained as a coach in 2015, and after working first in an in-house role for her then employer, she started her own business in October 2016, working for clients all around the world and in different industries and organisations.   Prior to that, Joanna worked as a tax consultant for 16 years in Big 4 accounting firms in both the UK and Luxembourg, working up to the level of Director in 2010.  Two burnouts in five years made her fall out of love with her well-established tax career, even though on the face of it she was at the top of her game. In 2014, after burnout number 2, she left tax, became a coach, and changed pretty much everything about how she lives her life. Since then, it has become her mission to make sure that her clients don't wait till their lives are falling apart to make changes in their lives; she helps her clients continue doing what they love, AND do it in a way that they can still have the energy to have a life outside work with the ones they care about.  

 

website: www.joannadenton.com

 

Download a free copy of Michelle's book, Beyond Applause: Make a Meaningful Difference Through Transformational Speaking here: MichelleBarryFranco.com/FreeBook 

Both the practical, technical process that I use for recording video as well as my approach to the act of recording. I'll share some of the ups and downs I've experienced with video, why it's such a great format for sharing your message, and how you can create better video and have more fun doing it.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode48

Tune into this episode for an incredible insight into how to write your own book, like I did, in two months. I'm sharing the resources that I used in making my book as great as it could be. So if you've got a book somewhere inside of you but it just needs a little encouragement to come out, this episode is just for you.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode47

I've had the tremendous honor of working with clients across a whole spectrum of backgrounds who know speaking publically will get them to the next level, as well as seasoned speakers looking for the best platform, and I'm sharing everything I have to offer with you today. Tune in this week to discover how to identify the stories you have that will enrich the lives of others.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode46

There's no one way to craft a powerful message, but there are some practical exercises that will help you do so. Listen to this week's episode to find out how to make your message as powerful as possible. I talk about thought leaders who are doing this really well, why taking a stand is such a critical part of having a strong message, and the three essential elements you should consider when getting on any stage.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode45

Want to get great speaking gigs & change lives along the way? In this masterclass, I'll be sharing the simple path to speaking on great stages, attracting awesome clients and growing your business & mission with ease. Join me at https://michellebarryfranco.com/webinar starting April 17 with multiple date and time options to fit your schedule. 

I am so thrilled to be back and bringing you The Thought Leadership School Podcast. This new show is not only about being a public speaker but about being out there as a leader in your industry and reframing the work you're doing in the world. If you want to make a big difference in this world, thinking of yourself as a thought leader is the way to do that.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode44

In this week's episode, I talk about why it can be difficult to determine what our message is, even though we know it's inside of us. I've also got an announcement: I'm taking a sabbatical from the podcast. I still love podcasting as a medium, and I know I'll be back. But it's time for me to make some space to get in touch with my own message and find the best way to share it with you.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode43

In this episode, I talk about the three steps you can take to select and include a great story in your presentation, no matter what kind of context you're speaking in. We'll go over how to choose a story that will resonate with your audience and the essential elements of a compelling story, and I'll touch on why we are often scared to include stories in our speaking.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode42

In this episode, I walk you through the three steps to becoming a leader in your industry: getting clear on your stance, going out to serve your audience, and tapping into your full creativity when you speak. And, I touch on the central component of any truly powerful message - which I call full freedom or surrendered speaking.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode41

I want to take a somewhat controversial stance in favor of the term "thought leader." In this episode, I break down the term and talk about why I think it's the best possible description of what so many of us want to do in our work: Make the biggest difference possible and change lives for the better.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode40

There is a difference between being an expert speaker and a transformational speaker. They aren't mutually exclusive - some of our most influential thought leaders show up in both capacities. 

 

Kris McGuigan knows how to weave expertise and transformation together with mastery, and that's a real gift. She's the perfect person to listen to and learn from about making your way in the speaking and thought leadership world with authenticity and commitment. 

 

When I met Kris just under five years ago, she was committed to serving from bigger and broader reaching stages but was early on that path. In fact, she flew to my state so we could spend a full day together crafting her first well-paid speech. 

 

The path wasn't easy or straight-forward all the time, but Kris stuck it out and her commitment paid off. She is now speaking on amazing stages regularly and has just published her first (of many, I'm sure) book. 

 

Kris' story and insights are powerful because she knows what it takes to become a well known thought leader, starting from the beginning. But what makes listening to Kris and learning from her even more powerful is the way she brings genuine and honest humanity to the process, and to the world of work. 

 

This is a book about professional courage, a gift to people in companies and organizations who want to rise to their own greatness… and it's a beautiful guide to living a courageous, brave life. 

 

In this episode, we talk about:

• The difference between the way we picture getting onto great stages - and what it really takes to get there
• The small step processes Kris engaged to practice telling her more real and raw stories before she put them into her book. Courage in systematic action. 
• When Kris noticed she wasn't ready to be a transformational speaker and how her speaking evolved so that eventually it felt like the only thing she wants to do.
• The meaningful distinction between workshop speaking and keynote speaking
• How fear can be fuel for doing great things - and where courage comes in
• What Courage in Action means for your impact in the world - whether it's career change, life change or stepping into thought leadership

 

You're going to love Kris McGuigan's book, The Requisite Courage: How to Make Brave Decisions in Business and Life. It's captivating, engaging and actionable. 

 

Kris McGuigan is the founder and principal owner of Professional Courage. As a board-certified, executive coach, keynote speaker and corporate trainer for the nation's most prominent Fortune 500 companies, Kris has helped countless leaders step up and stand out in the marketplace. Her first book, The Requisite Courage: How to Make Brave Decisions in Business & Life, is a science-based approach to fear management that helps you overcome self-doubt, take more risks and get results.   

 

Learn more about Kris McGuigan:

www.professionalcourage.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/krismcguigan/

https://www.instagram.com/krismcguigan/

https://www.facebook.com/KrisMcGuiganOfficial

 

To download a free copy of Michelle's book, Beyond Applause: Make a Meaningful Difference Through Transformational Speaking, go here: MichelleBarryFranco.com/FreeBook 

I'll walk you through the three-step process I use when I want to use my speaking to write a blog post, freebie, and even my books. I also talk about the benefits of talking to yourself, why I walk in the woods when I want to do some writing, and how the many different types of public speaking can contribute to making your book a reality.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode39

Leisa shares some incredible gems about building a community of people you are inspired by and how you can share what you learn with your audience in a way that's accessible and resonant. She also talks about how she is easing herself back into speaking now that she's finished writing a book, and how she combines her very left-brain career as a financial planner with her intuitive abilities to serve her clients.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode38

The focus of this episode is on the Five "C"s of transformational thought leadership, a framework that I use with my clients to ensure that all of their conversations, emails, and other outreach have real power and conviction behind them. It's up to you to reach out to your dream audiences and offer them value, but this framework can help you uncover where your pitch and your speaking could use some extra polishing.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://michellebarryfranco.com/episode37