Podcast Episode
Comfort Zones, Conferences, and Clients: What I Learned This Summer | Ep 438
Public Speaking, Confidence, Storytelling, Selling, Personal Brand, Career Advancement: Be In Demand·Laurie-Ann Murabito, Corporate Speaking Coach & Visibility Strategist·11 September 2026·19 min

About this episode
The fastest way to get better at speaking may be to stop speaking and watch from the audience.A summer filled with conferences and clients revealed what makes a presentation memorable, and what makes it fall flat. From missing speaker introductions to a last-minute emergency, every moment offered a lesson.You’ll also hear why AI-written speeches can sound bland, how to bring more personality to your message, and why rescheduling a coaching call can lead to a much stronger presentation.You’ll learn:Why a strong speaker introduction matters, so the audience feels excited before the presentation beginsHow to prepare for a speaker emergency, so you can become the person meeting planners call when plans changeWhy AI-generated speeches often sound “generic store brand ice cream vanilla,” so you can make your message sound like youHow to build a speech that takes the audience through an experience, so your ideas are easier to rememberWhy choosing something hard can pull you out of autopilot, so you feel proud of what you’re capable of doing
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