Comunicate With Confidence With Luke Maxwell

Now, answering questions is the one thing I still have to keep myself focused on. I have a huge tendency to ramble on and on, but I realized early in my speaking career that is far from the best way to do a Q&A. So, I'm sharing today what I've learned and how I've improve my question answering skills. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/support

You probably didn't know this about me, but I almost went to college for a degree in screenwriting. Luckily, I did not, but that didn't change what I had learned on my own about the writing process. And when I began public speaking, I realized that the structure of the screenplay was the most valuable tool I had at my disposal when it came to telling stories. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/support

When I was a teenager, my fashion sucked majorly. Nothing fit or matched at all. But once I started public speaking, I realized that people judge others by how they look. If I wanted to truly influence others and establish myself as an authority, then I'd have to start dressing better. In this episode, I share my journey in fashion and the best clothing tips I've come across. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/support

Last week, I was invited last minute to host a booth at an event. And because of how late it was, I had no time to get the supplies necessary to set up a professional looking table. So, instead of just feeling sorry for myself, I solved the problem. This is something I see in so many people wanting to do something (anything really), but feeling like they have to have everything in place before they start. The myth of perfection stops so many people from achieving their dreams, and in this episode, I give some examples on how you can get past this. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/support

Does having a personal brand mean that you're hiding parts of yourself and lying to an audience? Or should you just totally be yourself and hope it works? Personal branding leaves so many people confused and, in some cases, guilty for misrepresenting themselves online. But I have a process for you that's ethical, effective, and easy to implement. Now doesn't that just sound awesome? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/support

Now, I use Powerpoint (or rather, Google Slides) in some of my talks. But in most cases, a presentation is not necessary for your speech. In this episode, I walk you through whether a slideshow is needed or not, and if it is, how to maximize the effect of it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/support

Our culture right now is veering heavily towards protecting individuals from things that make them feel offended. And while this can be beneficial, we've lost the art that exposure therapy is bringing back. Today, I guide you through how to introduce yourself to something that you makes you uncomfortable in order to grow in your confidence. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/support

I sat down to talk with Octivious Kelly today about the unique way he approaches public speaking. He didn't come from an easy upbringing, but he's overcome his challenges to like the kaizen lifestyle and share it with the world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/support

I started getting into social media and public speaking around the same time and, looking back now, I can see how what I was learning in each were reinforcing the other. Social media and effective communication have a lot in common, so let's explore how we can apply public speaking principals to grow our influence through content in the digital world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/support

I've seen this as so much of a problem in people I encounter and even myself. We're constantly apologizing for things that don't warrant one. "I'm sorry" seems like way too common of a phrase nowadays. So, here are my tips on breaking through this barrier and living confident in your choices and actions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/support

This episode is a bit different from what I usually do. I recently went to a conference with a lot of amazing speakers, but there was one in particular who, while being a great salesman, does not provide good content. So, I took this opportunity to discuss how to identify people you shouldn't be listening to and how to not communicate like them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/support

It's been a while, and I'm back talking about what I've learned in the two weeks I've been gone. In my years of running businesses and public speaking, I've had to learn a lot about managing stress in a healthy and productive way. So I've listed my top tips on what you can do to stay successful through the chaos. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/support

I can't believe it was almost four years ago that I was given my first opportunity to speak. It's so weird how it happened, and I sure learned a lot from it. Today, I'm diving into how I got my first speech, and how we all can improve based on what I did right and the many things I did wrong. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/support

Over my years of speaking, I've used a lot of different mics. And at first, I had no idea about how to properly hold or use one. Now, it's a different story. I can almost guarantee you that you're holding the mic wrong. But don't worry, I'm here to help you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/support

I finally put this into words. The Imposter Syndrome can be deadly to your success. Don't let it hold you back. No matter where you come from or what you do. No matter what degree you have or how well you speak. You have your unique perspective, and that has value. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/support

This question comes from Quora, and it's one that I love. When I started my first business, I had $0 to spend. All I could afford was $12 for a domain name. And when I started my second business, I only had $400 to spend. And yet, my business partner and I have more than 10x that amount in only 3 months. It doesn't take a lot of money to run a successful business, but here's I how did spend the money I had. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/support

This is something I've been thinking about for a while. As someone who's still in college, sometimes I spend a good amount of time in class figuring out how to improve my physical, verbal, and interior confidence. There's been a lot of stuff that doesn't work, but I'm here today to share with you the few things that do. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/support

Stepping front of hundreds of people to speak can be scary. And the beginning of your speech usually dictates how the rest of it will go. Luckily for you, I have 3 proven ways that I've started my speeches across the years I've been speaking. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/support

I recently spoke at an event. And as I was running through my normal checklist of thoughts before my talk, I realized there's so much that goes on in my head before a talk that I can safely say every professional speaker does. So, I've decided to share that exact thought process with all of you to show you how to think like a paid public speaker. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/support

Networking is the entire reason I have profitable businesses today. Who you know is one of the most important factors to your success. In this episode, I dive into a practical three-step action plan to meet new people for mutual success. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/support