Want to speak more clearly, confidently, and succinctly on camera? 🎙️ In this video, award-winning marketer Kim Rittberg shares insider tips on how to sound natural and engaging — whether you’re recording videos or giving live talks.

You will learn:

✅ Why preparation matters (and how much you really need)

✅ How to focus your message with “Why should someone care?”

✅ The power of using simple, jargon-free language

✅ How to connect with your audience on their level

✅ Why bringing “dinner party energy” helps you shine on camera

Timestamps & Highlights:

00:01 — Intro: How to speak clearly and confidently on video

00:29 — Why preparation matters (just a few bullet points is enough)

01:35 — Key question: “Why should someone care?”

02:08 — Focus on your target audience — it doesn’t need to resonate with everyone

02:39 — Use simple language — avoid jargon and industry terms

03:17 — Speak as if your audience is hearing this for the first time

03:52 — Tip: Bring “dinner party energy” to your videos and speaking engagements

04:28 — Recap: How to show up and speak with clarity and confidence

04:58 — Call to subscribe & follow on other platforms

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In this episode, I sit down with Cesar Cervantes – an expert speaker coach, TEDx mentor, and former stand-up comedian – to dive into the real behind-the-scenes of landing, writing, and delivering a TEDx talk that actually makes an impact. 🎯

You will learn:

• Caesar’s origin story from comedy clubs to the TEDx stage
• The key difference between TEDx talks and keynote speeches
• How to pitch your TEDx idea and what organizers actually look for
• Why structure is everything — and how to make your message stick
• Smart ways to practice (and avoid common mistakes)
• How humor can be integrated naturally, even if you’re not “funny”
• Tips for building a keynote that books more speaking gigs
• A sneak peek into Cesar’s new book Great Speech

Timestamps & Highlights:

23:47 – 23:56: How do you add humor to a speech?

23:56 – 24:10: Don’t try to be funny from the start — find the right moments to insert humor.

24:10 – 24:24: It depends on your natural sense of humor and personality.

24:56 – 25:12: There are two key ingredients to humor: surprise and superiority.

25:31 – 25:45: Surprise is when the audience didn’t expect that twist. Superiority is when something is better or smarter than something else.

25:45 – 26:03: A great book, Comedy Writing Secrets, breaks humor into 5–7 joke types.

26:03 – 26:05: Once you know the structure, you can write jokes intentionally — not just by instinct.

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Cesar’s Book GREAT SPEECH book

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How does creating content actually help you land more speaking engagements? And how do speaking engagements fuel your content strategy? In this episode, I’ll show you exactly how these two powerful tools work together to build your authority, visibility, and business growth.

You will learn:

• Why content builds your authority as a speaker (even if you’re starting out)
• How to strategically record your speaking engagements for marketing
• How to align your speaking topics with your business and brand
• How becoming a thought leader helps attract new opportunities
• The virtuous cycle between content & speaking — and how to leverage it

Timestamps & Highlights:

00:02 — How content helps you land speaking engagements

00:30 — The “catch-22” of booking speaking gigs without previous experience

01:00 — Building authority through content

02:07 — Why having a clear message matters in both speaking and content

02:40 — The importance of capturing footage when you speak

03:14 — How to repurpose speaking footage into valuable content

03:43 — Why showing yourself in a position of authority builds credibility

04:15 — How to decide what topics to speak on (and how it aligns with your content strategy)

05:17 — Becoming a thought leader through consistent content

05:48 — Why building authority leads to inbound opportunities

06:50 — How speaking and content feed each other — a virtuous cycle

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