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

In the second episode of this two-part series, we cover tips on how to find the RIGHT kind of TEDx event for your goals.

I also share essential differences between a TEDx talk and a keynote speech or other kinds of presentation. From how to craft a compelling Big Idea to specific guidance on brainstorming, this episode will be an excellent companion as you craft your TED talk - as well as help you get on the TED or TEDx stage.

Building on last week’s episode dedicated to helping you set yourself and your application up for a more likely Hell Yes, this second episode rounds out the TEDx preparation.

Specifically, you’ll learn:

• The best way to find TEDx events that are still happening live, especially after the pandemic
• What to look for in a TEDx event to make sure you have a video you are excited to share everywhere
• Why every TEDx event is NOT created equal and how to match the opportunity with your personal goals for speaking
• An excellent starting formula for crafting your Big Idea - even as it will likely evolve as you go through the prep process
• How to reveal and choose the best content for your TEDx application and, eventually, talk content
• What I mean by the Magic Mix of Content and why it’s so important as you craft your TED talk

Listen to this episode along with part 1 and be completely prepared from searching for your event all the way through crafting your TEDx talk once you get your Hell Yes!

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

SHOW NOTES:

Ep 174 Are You Meant for TED? Part 1

How to Craft a Talk That Attracts Awesome Clients