You can prepare for a big talk, but what happens when the unexpected happens or you go “off book”? Today’s guest shares how she maintains a tension between preparation and living in the moment when speaking. You’ll learn how these strategies apply to your speaking as well as your life and business.

Dr. Kristina Hallett is a board-certified clinical psychologist, executive coach, and speaker who specializes in harnessing the positive power of stress, self-compassion, and radical self-care. She helps professionals develop skills to make stress work to their advantage to increase productivity and well-being through changes in mindset, perspective, and everyday practices.

We’ll explore:

• A bit about Kristina’s speaking platform.
• Why Kristina’s “Living in the Moment” talk at Speakers Who Dare was such a transformative experience.
• The importance of breathing and hydrating to improve your speaking.
• The kind of awareness a speaker needs to be fully present, and the importance of seeing a talk as a conversation.
• What Kristina learned about herself from the Speakers Who Dare process.
• What surprised Kristina the most at Speakers Who Dare.
• How speaking has impacted Kristina personally and professionally.
• Practical tips for speaking more effectively.

How do you influence others as a speaker? Today’s guest reminds us that influence goes far beyond your role as a speaker from the stage. She shares her compelling journey of blending speaking with leadership and coaching in a variety of environments.

Stephanie Simpson is an artist, educator, and coach. Drawing on her background in movement, meditation, and psychology, she guides people to achieve their greatest potential and empowers them to live their lives unapologetically and to the fullest by nurturing the connection between the mind, body, and spirit.

We’ll explore:

• A bit about Stephanie’s speaking platform.
• The importance of helping people feel engaged in what they are doing.
• Why Stephanie believes that artists can save the world.
• The link between creativity and problem-solving.
• What Stephanie learned about herself through the Speakers Who Dare process.
• How speaking has impacted Stephanie personally and professionally.
• What surprised Stephanie about the Speakers Who Dare experience.
• Tips for becoming a more effective speaker.

Does business have to be cutthroat? Today’s guest doesn’t think so. He shares why his unique approach to life and business through the power of kindness is impacting lives. You’ll learn how it can impact yours as well.

Rocco is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach, and business attorney. He has a passion for spreading his message of the power of kindness in business, and hopes to inspire the masses to leave this world a kinder place for his three kids.

We’ll explore:

• Why Rocco changed his platform topic from entrepreneurship to kindness.
• The value of treating everyone with kindness, decency, and respect.
• What Rocco learned about himself through Speakers Who Dare.
• The most surprising thing about the Speakers Who Dare experience.
• How speaking has impacted Rocco personally and professionally.
• Rocco’s advice for speaking more effectively.

When it comes to your platform, it’s easy to feel like the various pieces don’t connect together. Today’s guest shares how she has blended her storytelling, speaking, and leadership into a unique mix, and how you can do the same as well.

Mari Carmen Pizarro is the Founder of Whole Leadership Systems, a boutique consulting firm dedicated to developing high-performing executives and leaders. She has over 25 years of experience in leadership and human performance and is an expert at integrating emotional intelligence with sustained levels of high performance. A seasoned Keynote and TEDx speaker, Mari Carmen captivates audiences all over the world, bridging the multicultural and diversity gaps with her content. She is also the founder of the International Leadership Academy for Women.

We’ll explore:

• A bit about Mari’s speaking platform.
• The value of having a great coach.
• How Mari is connecting the dots between storytelling, speaking, and leadership.
• The transferrable skills between leadership and speaking.
• How a talk can give birth to a book, and vice-versa.
• What Mari learned about herself in the Speakers Who Dare process.
• How speaking has impacted Mari personally and professionally.
• Her tips for becoming a more effective speaker.