Midlife Fulfilled Podcast: Thriving in Life, Career, and Leadership.
The Midlife Fulfilled Podcast is your weekly guide to thriving—not just surviving—in midlife. Designed for individuals over 40, this podcast explores how to achieve fulfillment across five transformative life pillars: Health, Fitness, Career, Relationships, and Legacy to thrive in life, work, and leadership.
Are you navigating a midlife crisis, pursuing personal development, or seeking a better work-life balance? Perhaps you’re focused on health and wellness, advancing your career development, or honing your leadership skills. Whatever your journey, this podcast empowers you with actionable insights to thrive in all areas of life.
I’m your host, Bernie Borges, creator of the Fulfillment Centric Leadership™ Framework, and I’m passionate about helping you align your values and actions to lead a more fulfilling life. Each Monday, tune in for inspiring guest stories, expert interviews, and solo episodes designed to support your growth—whether it’s in leadership development, relationships, entrepreneurship, or navigating your personal and professional ambitions.
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Midlife Fulfilled Podcast: Thriving in Life, Career, and Leadership.
Ep 201 Secrets Unveiled to Master Public Speaking
Episode 201 features Laurie-Ann Murabito in a masterclass for public speaking. Laurie-Ann is a "reformed, painfully shy girl," and now she is a seasoned professional speaker, author, and podcaster, known for her expert coaching that transforms individuals into captivating speakers. In this episode, she covered the seven blocks to an in-demand signature speech.
There are many takeaways from this conversation. Three highlights are:
1️⃣ Confidence: The First Block in Building an Effective Speech
The foundational block of an in-demand signature speech is confidence. Laurie-Ann suggests developing a pre-speaking routine to boost your confidence before stepping on stage.
2️⃣ Structuring Your Speech
Laurie-Ann explains the best practice for structuring your signature speech.
Attention-Grabbing Opening. Start with a compelling question, startling statistic, or intriguing quote to draw your audience in.
Establish Authority. Highlight your credibility with your experience and engaging anecdotes.
Teach with Value. Break down your main points into three digestible and relatable segments, supported by evidence.
3️⃣ Engaging with the Audience
Laurie-Ann explained several practical tips for engaging with the audience:
- Arriving Early
- Pausing
- Making Eye Contact
- Acknowledging All
- Ending Early
To learn the seven blocks to crafting and delivering an in-demand signature speech, listen (or watch) this entire episode. You'll be glad you did.
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