How do you end your talk so that your audience takes the next step with you? And how do you end your talk so you’re memorable?

This week I’m answering just those questions - questions asked by my community.

Listen in to hear:

• How to craft a call to action that moves your audience closer to working with you

• How to manage questions at the end of a presentation and STILL finish with impact

• Why your call to action needs to be really simple and actionable … and how to do that

• Just how many messages can you deliver in your close?

Want to master ‘the Goldilocks Effect’ of Speaking - saying not too much, not too little but just the right amount to land your message with impact? Register NOW for the Golidlocks Effect workshop on Wednesday 30 July.

Other episodes mentioned:

30 - A Speaking Structure That Works Every Time

“What are your grounding hacks before a speaking gig?” is the question I’m answering in this week’s episode of Speaking with Confidence.

Grounding isn’t always about nerves, sometimes it’s about getting present to where you are and what you’re about to do.

Listen in to hear:

• What I do when nerves hit just before I walk on stage

• My ‘standard start’ that lets me settle, ground and get present

• How I connect with my audience, before going on stage and as I’m on stage to ground and calm

• My little tip for making eye contact with your audience (even when it’s a big one)

Are you a rambler, a over-sharer, a data-dumper with a side of rabbit holes? Join me for my Goldilocks Effect of Speaking on 30 July. All the details here.

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In this episode I’m giving you my top tips for speaking on camera, and getting over that reluctance to record when it’s just you and the camera.

I record A LOT of video content - this podcast, for one, as well as course videos, Instagram reels and stories, and I’ve picked up a few tricks along the way to move past that reluctance to hit record and just do it.

Listen in to hear:

• Why it’s perfectly normal to struggle with speaking to a camera without an audience.

• Why creating content quickly can help maintain momentum.

• How to quickly plan the content of your video (not your script) to get you moving

• Why authenticity in video content is more engaging than perfection.

• Why I’m a big fan of recording once and publishing

• The only part of your video I suggest you practice

• My hot tip for connecting with an absent, invisible audience

Master the ‘Goldilocks Effect of Speaking’ - join me at my upcoming online workshop to learn how to say not too much, not too little, but just the right amount to land your message with impact, every time. July 30 - register here.

Want some more social media tips? Listen to episode 63 - How To Not Suck at Social Media Videos.

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In this episode of Speaking with Confidence, I’m discussing the importance of strategic communication and how to effectively contribute to conversations that matter.

I’ve been noticing my own ‘desire’ to contribute to ALL THE CONVERSATIONS, but actually, realising I need to focus on my own circle of influence and control, and the value of thoughtful contributions over mere opinions. The episode also touches on the challenges of moral outrage in the digital age, with an invitation to be mindful of your energy and impact.

Listen in to hear:

• How being more strategic contribution can enhance your influence.

• Why not every opinion needs to be shared; choose wisely.

• How moral outrage can detract from meaningful dialogue.

• Why it’s powerful to focus on areas where you can make a real impact.

• How you can conserve energy for significant contributions.

Join me at The Goldilocks Effect Online Workshop - get your ticket here.

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Want another episode? Ep 58 The Curse of Moral Outrage and Righteous Indignation.

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Today I’m answering the question, “how do I train out the excessive umms and ahhs and other unnecessary fillers that take away the conviction and strength in the message”

Well, I don’t think you need to get rid of all your umms and ahhs … they’re part of an authentic and real connection. But, if they’re undermining the impact of your message, there are some simple things you can do to remove them.

Listen in to hear:

• When filler words can undermine the strength of your message, and when they’re ok

• How to identify why you use filler words

• The different approaches to minimising them, depending on why you use them

• Why you might want to keep your umms and ahhs, and instead use other tactics to be impactful

• Different ways to replace your umms and ahhs, or deliver your message differently so you don’t use them anyway

To register for the upcoming IMPACTAbility online workshop, The Goldilocks Effect of Speaking, click here.

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To grab my free ebook, How To Stop Rambling, click here.

It’s often said that the fear of public speaking is second only to the fear of death itself.

If this is even close to true I find it incredibly sad - how many people are not speaking up, and not contributing their insights and knowledge to the world just because they’re scared something bad might happen?

In this special episode of Speaking with Confidence with Cat Matson I’m sharing a snippet of my recent Speaking with Impact workshop series. In this particular workshop (which was part 2 of 3), I explore what we’re really scared of when we feel we’re scared of speaking in public, and how to manage it.

Listen in to hear:

• What we REALLY fear when it comes to public speaking
• How we can manage our nerves
• The simple techniques for reframing that fear
• How, by prioritising on connection, you can minimise that feeling of fear
• Why your own personal stories can be your most powerful antidote to fear

If you’d like to watch workshops 1 & 3 of this series, simply register here and you’ll receive the replay link.

If you’d like to be the first to know about my new upcoming workshops, sign up for my weekly newsletter here and get a copy of my How To Stop Rambling ebook while you’re at it.

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If I had a dollar for every person who’s asked me ‘how do I memorise my presentations?’ …

In this episode of Speaking with Confidence with Cat Matson I’m talking about why memorising your presentation is a REALLY bad idea, and what you can do instead to deliver a powerful presentation.

Listen in to hear:

• Why you DON’T want to even try to memorise your presentation

• My top strategies for note-taking and using my slide decks for keeping me on track

• It’s more than acceptable to have notes (really, it is!)

• How memorising actually robs you of a key outcome of speaking, which is connecting with your audience

I mention my ‘Frame Your Thinking’ method ⁠in this episode⁠ - you can listen to ⁠episode 74⁠ to learn more.

Join me at my upcoming FREE and online Speaking with Impact workshop series, to discover how to land your message EVERY TIME, even if you ramble, go off on tangents or freeze when all eyes are on you. It’s starting on Tuesday 10 June - ⁠all the details are here⁠.

It’s really tempting to use shortcuts like AI or templates when crafting a presentation; but if you’re not careful they’ll trip you up more than they help.

In this episode of Speaking with Confidence I’m sharing the ‘colour-by-numbers’ mistake I see many people make when using a template, or AI, and how to overcome that.

Listen in to hear:

• The ‘secret’ to effective presentations

• Why your unique experience, and style, is your greatest asset when presenting (even if you’re quiet, nervous or humble)

• How templates and AI can not only rob you of your authenticity, but they can also trip you up and make you present worse than without them

• How you CAN use shortcuts like AI and templates effectively, without losing your unique voice or story

• Why it’s not about delivering ‘perfection’, it’s about taking your audience on a journey

Join me for my upcoming Speaking with Impact workshop series. Over 3 short, fun and highly interactive sessions, you’ll discover how to collect your thoughts and speak with authority, confidence, authenticity and impact, even if you ramble, lose your words or freeze when all eyes are on you! It starts Tuesday June 10 - register here.