Your Intended Message

If you have ever experienced frustration getting your message heard and understood, then this program is for you. You’ll learn how to improve your communication skills because effective communication means greater success in your career, business and relationships. Imagine delivering your message clearly to your team, clients, colleagues …. You’ll hear from experts on public speaking, presentation skills, conversation, writing, marketing, networking, negotiation, persuasion,….

Your Intended Message is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 305 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Your Intended Message, a business show with 305 episodes published.

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  Episode #329

  Overcome Fear of Public Speaking One Step at a Time: Natasha Bazilevych

  Oct 1, 202632 min

  Turn Public Speaking Nerves into Positive Energy How to Speak with More Confidence in Meetings & Presentations Episode 324 (Natasha is based in Delawre) (repeat of #103) In this conversation with Natasha Bazilevych we explore: why public speaking is a learnable skill how a meaningful goal can motivate you to speak small steps that make speaking more familiar how to turn nervous energy into excitement what a difficult presentation can teach you why imitation can weaken your delivery how to identify your natural speaking energy the value of structure and one main point how vocal variety helps people listen how audience focus supports confidence how posture and voice influence your delivery when unnecessary hedges weaken a statement ----- About Natasha Bazilevych: Natasha is a public speaking coach and trainer. As president of ChangeView Academy she helps entrepreneurs develop[ their business skills do they can create a successful business and life. Learn more about ChangeView here. She has run 7 marathons and 11 half-marathons. She hosts the podcast, Speak with Power Podcast. To learn more about Natasha and her services visit the website www.NatashaBazilevych.com ----- Key lessons from this conversation: Treat public speaking as a skill you can develop through practice. Connect your speaking goal to a purpose that matters to you. Build confidence through small speaking opportunities before larger challenges. Use nervous energy as a source of excitement and passion. Reframe a disappointing presentation as an opportunity to learn. Develop your natural speaking style rather than imitate another speaker. Give your presentation a clear structure and one main point. Use changes in pace, pitch, volume and pauses to hold attention. Understand and believe your message before you ask others to act. Focus on the audience and use open posture to support connection. Remove unnecessary verbal hedges and finish clear statements with conviction. ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Connect with George www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/

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  Episode #328

  Sales Presentation Tips from Patricia Fripp

  Sep 24, 202639 min

  How to Make Your Sales Presentation About the Buyer Sales Presentations Mistakes That You Can Avoid Episode 323 (Patricia is based in San Francisco) (Repeat of #290 In this conversation with Patricia Fripps we explore: why product knowledge does not guarantee a persuasive sales message how to begin with a specific observation about the prospect how to organize a presentation around customer priorities how customer examples answer unspoken questions why important sales meetings deserve rehearsal how to put a cost on the problem the prospect wants to solve how precise words and customer centered language build trust how stories help buyers picture a better future how sales leaders can make practice part of regular meetings ----- About our guest, Patricia Fripp: Patricia Fripp was the first woman president of the National Speakers Association. She has been helping executives, sales leaders and professionals transform their presentations for three decades. Learn more about Patrica Fripp at her site https://www.fripp.com/ Check out the online training at https://www.frippvt.com/ 11 Biggest Mistakes Sales Professionals Make in Their Presentations (free resource) https://www.fripp.com/solutions/public-speaking-resources/ PS: She was my presentation coach. ----- Key learning points from this conversation: Start with the prospect’s priorities rather than a history of your company. Open with a specific observation that shows you have researched the prospect. Confirm the prospect’s stated challenges before you present a solution. Use relevant customer examples to show what working together could look like. Treat the sale as the start of a relationship. Rehearse consequential presentations, including team transitions and demonstrations. Ask questions that help prospects calculate the cost of an unresolved problem. Replace vague language with specific details that listeners can picture. Shift the language of your presentation toward the customer and their outcomes. Use stories and a realistic future scene to make the proposed change easier to understand. Give salespeople regular opportunities to practise in front of colleagues. ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Connect with George www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com https://superiorpresentations.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskill

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  Episode #327

  Phrase that Pays: How to Make Your Message Memorable: Sam Horn

  Sep 17, 202633 min

  How to Create a Message People Remember and Repeat The Art and Heart of Memorable Communication Episode 322 (Sam is based in Texas) (repeat of episode 15) In this conversation with Sam Horn we explore: how to create a phrase that pays why repeatable messages produce better results how to identify the action you want from your audience why a strong message starts with one clear sentence how alliteration makes language more memorable why rhythm and rhyme help words remain accessible how cadence gives a phrase musicality why pauses allow important words to stand out how to introduce yourself so people remember your name why strong words can fall flat when the delivery lacks emotion how vocal variety strengthens a presentation why experienced speakers must resist automatic delivery how empathy creates congruence between words and emotion why communication requires craft, art and heart ----- About our guest, Sam Horn: Sam is the author of 10 books including, Tongue Fu!, POP!, Talking on Eggshells and SOMEDAY is Not a Day in the Week. Her Linkedin Learning course has recevieded 353,000 five-star-reviews. She helps people craft clear, actionable3 communications. Learn more at https://samhorn.com/ ----- Key Learning Points from this conversation: Decide what action you want people to take or what change you want them to make. Condense your central message into one clear sentence. Give your audience language they can remember and repeat. Use alliteration to make words flow more naturally. Put words into a beat so they become easier to repeat. Use rhyme and cadence to help a message remain in the listener’s mind. Pause before an important phrase and deliver each word with intention. Pronounce your name clearly so people can remember and repeat it. Match your tone and emotional delivery to the meaning of your words. Mark important presentations like a musical score to create vocal variety. Approach a familiar presentation as if your audience were hearing it for the first time. Combine the craft of language with presence, empathy and genuine interest. ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Connect with George www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com https://superiorpresentations.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskill

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  Episode #326

  Business Storytelling: How to Connect with Your Audience: Dave Bricker

  Sep 11, 202635 min

  How to Use Stories in Business Presentations Turn Data Into Meaning with Business Storytelling Episode 321 (Dave is based in Florida) (repeat of #40) In this conversation with Dave Bricker we explore: how stories connect speakers with audiences why every business story must involve people how personal experiences become audience metaphors when fictional stories can deliver honest lessons how leaders can use stories to address difficult issues why conflict keeps listeners curious how to define the audience’s transformation why deeper emotional concerns matter more than surface goals how sensory details pull people into a scene why speakers need to perform rather than merely recite a story how strategic pauses strengthen important words why business figures require meaning and context how to turn nervousness into service why coaching and regular practice improve speaking skills ----- About ouir guest, Dave Bricker: He's sailed 1000s of miles in search of stories-not gold, but stories. Two, he's an award-winning speaker who has authored 12 books. And three, he's a business storytelling expert who helps professionals discover what to say and how to say it. Learn more at https://remarkable-stories.com/ ----- Key Learning Points from this conversation: Stories connect when the audience recognizes its own journey in them. Make your personal experience a metaphor for the listener’s experience. A useful business story does not need to come from your own life. Fiction can teach a legitimate lesson when you present it honestly. Stories focus on people rather than prices, processes, ingredients, or data. Decide how you want the audience to think, feel, or act differently. Build the story around a journey from conflict to transformation. Look beneath surface goals to find the audience’s deeper concerns. Conflict creates the question, “What happened next?” Open strongly enough to pull listeners into the story. Use sensory details to create an emotional experience. Perform the story through vocal variety, pacing, and pauses. Give listeners time to process a question, idea, or humorous line. Translate business figures into meaning for the people listening. Reduce speaking anxiety by shifting your attention from fear to service. Seek coaching, feedback, and regular practice to strengthen your speaking. ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Connect with George www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com https://superiorpresentations.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskill

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  Episode #325

  Write a Book to Grow Your Business: Weston Lyon

  Sep 4, 202635 min

  Your Book Builds Your Authority Atttract Clients with a Book That Highlights Your Expertise Episode 320 (Weston is based in North Carolina) In this conversation with Weston Lyon, we explore: why a business owner might write a book how authorship changes the way prospects perceive you why a book needs to solve a specific problem the connection between your audience and your topic how writing sharpens your thinking why your book needs your authentic voice productive ways to use AI during the writing process the limitations of writing a memoir to grow a business how much experience you need before writing why waiting for inspiration delays completion how to establish a practical writing routine when to include personal struggles and mistakes how to protect client confidentiality why a finished book must be actively leveraged when your business might not be ready for a book ----- About our guest, Weston Lyon: He is the author of 23 books, including the bestseller, "The Book Writing Blueprint". He is founder of Plug & Play Publishing , which has helped hundreds of leaders write, publish and profit from their books. You can obtain your free copy of The Book Writing Blueprint and register for the free masterclass, "How to Outline the Right Book to Grow Your Business"here FreeGrfitsfromWeston.com ----- Key Learning Points from this conversation with Weston Lyon: A business book should help a specific audience solve a problem or achieve a desired result. Publishing a book can position you as an expert in the minds of prospective clients. A book becomes valuable when you use it as a business development tool. Writing forces you to clarify, organize and strengthen your ideas. AI can help identify blind spots, but it should not replace the author’s thinking and voice. Your book topic should intersect with the needs of your target audience. A memoir might tell your story, but it might not be the best book for growing your business. You do not need decades of experience before you can offer useful knowledge. A consistent writing schedule matters more than waiting until you feel inspired. Personal struggles, mistakes and lessons can make your advice more believable. Protect client confidentiality by requesting permission or disguising identifying details. Determine why you want to write your book before deciding what it should contain. Stabilize your business cash flow before committing significant resources to a book. Write one useful book, leverage it effectively and then consider whether you need another. ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Connect with George www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com https://superiorpresentations.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskill

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