Meet Gemma Ann Barnes, a speaking and performance expert helping female visionaries master their stage presence, pitch confidently, and create massive impact through live speaking. From her roots in performing arts to becoming the go-to coach for stage-ready entrepreneurs, Gemma shares invaluable insights on commanding attention and converting from stage.

Topics covered in this episode:

1. Transitioning from performing arts to business ownership - why resilience matters
2. Handling public visibility and criticism while staying true to your vision
3. The power of authentic content creation versus following market trends
4. Why speaking engagements trump online presence for authority building

Special Guest Insights: Currently accepting speaking clients at two levels:

• Speaker Intensive: 4-hour foundation program for aspiring speakers (0-10 speaking gigs)
• 1:1 Coaching: Personalized support for upcoming speaking events and stage presence mastery

Let's connect:

• Find Gemma: @GemmaAnnBarnes on Instagram
• Website: gemmaannbarnes.com
• Book a Speaker Intensive session https://www.gemmaannebarnes.com/the-speaker-intensive

Key quote: "Online space is saturated... But as soon as you step onto a stage, that audience in the room, they are eating at the palm of your hand."

Resources mentioned:

• Speaker Intensive Program
• 1:1 Speaking Coach services
• Performance preparation techniques
• Voice coaching expertise

Next episode: Mills will share another inspiring female entrepreneur success story next month - stay tuned!

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