004: How NOT To Start A Speech!

005: The 4 Most Common Ways To Start Sharing Your Story As A Public Speaker!

Lots of survivors like us want to share our stories, but have absolutely no idea where to actually begin! This leads to feelings of frustration, disappointment, and ultimately regret. But it doesn't have to be that way for you! In today's episode, I reveal 4 of the most common ways people like you and me start sharing our stories with the world and making a real difference. Which one will you start with? ---------- ***Grab your FREE 7-Step "Share Your Story Roadmap"' right now so you can get started sharing your story and spread healing in the world at: UseYourStory.com [http://www.useyourstory.com] ---------- http://www.useyourstory.com  I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to reach more trauma survivors and grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger impact we can have on our nation and the world. ----- *Book Brian to speak at your next corporate or community event! Go to: BlownUpGuy.com [http://www.BlownUpGuy.com] *Book Brian to speak on your college campus and teach your students his Leadership BattlePlan. Go to: LeadershipCollegeSpeaker.com [https://leadershipcollegespeaker.com] Have a question about using your story as a professional speaker? Send us an email at: info@briancfleming.com [info@briancfleming.com] ----- ***Grab your FREE 7-Step "Share Your Story Roadmap"' right now so you can get started sharing your story and spread healing in the world at: UseYourStory.com [http://www.useyourstory.com]   CONNECT WITH BRIAN: FACEBOOK [https://www.facebook.com/brianflemingofficial] INSTAGRAM [http://instagram.com/briancfleming] LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancfleming1/]   MY FEATURED BOOK: "REDEPLOYED: How Combat Veterans Can Fight The Battle Within and Win The War at Home" GET IT HERE! [https://amzn.to/3swrIIU]  **Listen to the new hit song Brian co-wrote in Nashville about finding yourself again after surviving trauma. It's called "Walked Through Hell." CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW! [http://www.WalkedThroughHell.com](song starts automatically!) ///// Like the equipment I use on this podcast? Get it all here! *** Get the Complete "Shure SM7B Pro Podcast Audio Kit" *** 1. Shure SM7B Microphone: https://amzn.to/3t2VJiT [https://amzn.to/3t2VJiT] 2. Rode PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3Hfgf4P [https://amzn.to/3Hfgf4P] 3. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Generation) USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3vcCKoW [https://amzn.to/3vcCKoW] 4. Cable Matters 2-Pack Premium XLR to XLR Microphone Cable- 6 feet: https://amzn.to/3N7O6A2 [https://amzn.to/3N7O6A2] 5. Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator (to easily connect the Shure SM7B mic, Scarlett 2i2, and XLR cables): https://amzn.to/3syyP3y [https://amzn.to/3syyP3y] 6. Shure A26X 3' Extension Tube: https://amzn.to/33J6iim [https://amzn.to/33J6iim]

004: How NOT To Start A Speech!

Don't give another speech until you listen to this episode! Lots of speakers WRECK THEIR SPEECHES the moment they step onto the stage (but this doesn't have to be you!). In today's episode, I show you how NOT to begin your speech, as well as a couple of great ways that will grab the audience's attention, keep them engaged the entire time, and have them standing in line to shake your hand afterward. If you've ever wondered how to start a speech the right way, this is how it's done. ---------- ***Grab your FREE 7-Step "Share Your Story Roadmap"' right now so you can get started sharing your story and spread healing in the world at: UseYourStory.com [http://www.useyourstory.com]  I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to reach more trauma survivors and grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger impact we can have on our nation and the world. ----- *Book Brian to speak at your next corporate or community event! Go to: BlownUpGuy.com [http://www.BlownUpGuy.com] *Book Brian to speak on your college campus and teach your students his Leadership BattlePlan. Go to: LeadershipCollegeSpeaker.com [https://leadershipcollegespeaker.com] Have a question about using your story as a professional speaker? Send us an email at: info@briancfleming.com [info@briancfleming.com] ----- ***Grab your FREE 7-Step "Share Your Story Roadmap"' right now so you can get started sharing your story and spread healing in the world at: UseYourStory.com [http://www.useyourstory.com]   CONNECT WITH BRIAN: FACEBOOK [https://www.facebook.com/brianflemingofficial] INSTAGRAM [http://instagram.com/briancfleming] LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancfleming1/]   MY FEATURED BOOK: "REDEPLOYED: How Combat Veterans Can Fight The Battle Within and Win The War at Home" GET IT HERE! [https://amzn.to/3swrIIU]  **Listen to the new hit song Brian co-wrote in Nashville about finding yourself again after surviving trauma. It's called "Walked Through Hell." CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (song starts automatically!): http://www.WalkedThroughHell.com [http://www.WalkedThroughHell.com]  ///// Like the equipment I use on this podcast? Get it all here! *** Get the Complete "Shure SM7B Pro Podcast Audio Kit" *** 1. Shure SM7B Microphone: https://amzn.to/3t2VJiT [https://amzn.to/3t2VJiT] 2. Rode PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3Hfgf4P [https://amzn.to/3Hfgf4P] 3. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Generation) USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3vcCKoW [https://amzn.to/3vcCKoW] 4. Cable Matters 2-Pack Premium XLR to XLR Microphone Cable- 6 feet: https://amzn.to/3N7O6A2 [https://amzn.to/3N7O6A2] 5. Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator (to easily connect the Shure SM7B mic, Scarlett 2i2, and XLR cables): https://amzn.to/3syyP3y [https://amzn.to/3syyP3y] 6. Shure A26X 3' Extension Tube: https://amzn.to/33J6iim [https://amzn.to/33J6iim]

003: 6 Simple Ways To Overcome The Fear Of Public Speaking FAST!

Most people feel anxious about public speaking, especially when it involves sharing parts of their personal life stories. But it doesn't have to feel that way for you. In today's episode, we discuss 6 simple ways you can overcome the fear of public speaking and sharing your story relatively quickly. If you want to feel less anxious & afraid and more confident sharing your story and making a healing difference in the world, don't miss out on today's episode! ***Grab your FREE 7-Step "Share Your Story Roadmap"' right now so you can get started sharing your story and spread healing in the world at: UseYourStory.com [http://www.useyourstory.com]  I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to reach more trauma survivors and grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger impact we can have on our nation and the world. ----- *Book Brian to speak at your next corporate or community event! Go to: BlownUpGuy.com [http://www.BlownUpGuy.com] *Book Brian to speak on your college campus and teach your students his Leadership BattlePlan. Go to: LeadershipCollegeSpeaker.com [https://leadershipcollegespeaker.com] Have a question about using your story as a professional speaker? Send us an email at: info@briancfleming.com [info@briancfleming.com] ----- ***Grab your FREE 7-Step "Share Your Story Roadmap"' right now so you can get started sharing your story and spread healing in the world at: UseYourStory.com [http://www.useyourstory.com]   CONNECT WITH BRIAN: FACEBOOK [https://www.facebook.com/brianflemingofficial] INSTAGRAM [http://instagram.com/briancfleming] LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancfleming1/]   MY FEATURED BOOK: "REDEPLOYED: How Combat Veterans Can Fight The Battle Within and Win The War at Home" GET IT HERE! [https://amzn.to/3swrIIU]  ///// Like the equipment I use on this podcast? Get it all here! *** Get the Complete "Shure SM7B Pro Podcast Audio Kit" *** 1. Shure SM7B Microphone: https://amzn.to/3t2VJiT [https://amzn.to/3t2VJiT] 2. Rode PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3Hfgf4P [https://amzn.to/3Hfgf4P] 3. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Generation) USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3vcCKoW [https://amzn.to/3vcCKoW] 4. Cable Matters 2-Pack Premium XLR to XLR Microphone Cable- 6 feet: https://amzn.to/3N7O6A2 [https://amzn.to/3N7O6A2] 5. Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator (to easily connect the Shure SM7B mic, Scarlett 2i2, and XLR cables): https://amzn.to/3syyP3y [https://amzn.to/3syyP3y] 6. Shure A26X 3' Extension Tube: https://amzn.to/33J6iim [https://amzn.to/33J6iim]

001: Introducing UseYourStory!

Are you a trauma survivor who wants to explore sharing your story as a professional speaker, but you feel anxious or just don't know where to begin? We show trauma survivors how to use their stories so they can move forward in life and spread healing in our world. ***Grab your FREE 7-Step "Share Your Story Roadmap"' right now so you can get started sharing your story and spread healing in the world at: UseYourStory.com [http://www.useyourstory.com] We help you: - Overcome the fear of public speaking (& sharing your story!) - Identify your unique core message to share with the world - Craft an effective, powerful speech that impacts people & gets you booked to speak over and over again - Find your target market/groups of people who want to hear your story & book you to speak - Identify places that would book you to speak if they knew you existed - Simple ways to market yourself 'the right way' as a speaker - How to get booked (& PAID!) to share your story as a speaker - Several different simple ways to make money (even if you're speaking for free!) - no joke, I've been doing it for 15 years! - How to craft a clear, powerful message around your story that gets you noticed and remembered - Know how to confidently deliver a powerful speech (even if you're brand new) - Take your very first doable, stressless baby step toward sharing your story! - ...and more! I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to reach more trauma survivors and grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger impact we can have on our nation and the world. ----- ***Grab your FREE 7-Step "Share Your Story Roadmap"' right now so you can get started sharing your story and spread healing in the world at: UseYourStory.com [http://www.useyourstory.com] ----- *Book Brian to speak at your next corporate or community event! Go to: BlownUpGuy.com [http://www.BlownUpGuy.com] *Book Brian to speak on your college campus and teach your students his Leadership BattlePlan. Go to: LeadershipCollegeSpeaker.com [https://leadershipcollegespeaker.com] Have a question about using your story as a professional speaker? Send us an email at: info@briancfleming.com [info@briancfleming.com]   CONNECT WITH BRIAN: FACEBOOK [https://www.facebook.com/brianflemingofficial] INSTAGRAM [http://instagram.com/briancfleming] LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancfleming1/]   MY FEATURED BOOK: "REDEPLOYED: How Combat Veterans Can Fight The Battle Within and Win The War at Home" GET IT HERE! [https://amzn.to/3swrIIU]  ///// Like the equipment I use on this podcast? Get it all here! *** Get the Complete "Shure SM7B Pro Podcast Audio Kit" *** 1. Shure SM7B Microphone: https://amzn.to/3t2VJiT [https://amzn.to/3t2VJiT] 2. Rode PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3Hfgf4P [https://amzn.to/3Hfgf4P] 3. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Generation) USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3vcCKoW [https://amzn.to/3vcCKoW] 4. Cable Matters 2-Pack Premium XLR to XLR Microphone Cable- 6 feet: https://amzn.to/3N7O6A2 [https://amzn.to/3N7O6A2] 5. Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator (to easily connect the Shure SM7B mic, Scarlett 2i2, and XLR cables): https://amzn.to/3syyP3y [https://amzn.to/3syyP3y] 6. Shure A26X 3' Extension Tube: https://amzn.to/33J6iim [https://amzn.to/33J6iim]

002: Most Common Reasons You'll Fail Speaking Before You Start (& How To Avoid Them!)

Do you want to share your story & help others with it, but you feel anxious or terrified? If so, you're not alone. In this episode, I share the most common thoughts (lies! 'eh hem...) that keep most trauma survivors stuck & held back from sharing their stories. I also DEBUNK each of them so you can take your next step forward. Is one of these mental barriers holding you back unnecessarily?  ***Grab your FREE 7-Step "Share Your Story Roadmap"' right now so you can get started sharing your story and spread healing in the world at: UseYourStory.com [http://www.useyourstory.com]  I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to reach more trauma survivors and grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger impact we can have on our nation and the world. ----- *Book Brian to speak at your next corporate or community event! Go to: BlownUpGuy.com [http://www.BlownUpGuy.com] *Book Brian to speak on your college campus and teach your students his Leadership BattlePlan. Go to: LeadershipCollegeSpeaker.com [https://leadershipcollegespeaker.com] Have a question about using your story as a professional speaker? Send us an email at: info@briancfleming.com [info@briancfleming.com] ----- ***Grab your FREE 7-Step "Share Your Story Roadmap"' right now so you can get started sharing your story and spread healing in the world at: UseYourStory.com [http://www.useyourstory.com]   CONNECT WITH BRIAN: FACEBOOK [https://www.facebook.com/brianflemingofficial] INSTAGRAM [http://instagram.com/briancfleming] LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancfleming1/]   MY FEATURED BOOK: "REDEPLOYED: How Combat Veterans Can Fight The Battle Within and Win The War at Home" GET IT HERE! [https://amzn.to/3swrIIU]  ///// Like the equipment I use on this podcast? Get it all here! *** Get the Complete "Shure SM7B Pro Podcast Audio Kit" *** 1. Shure SM7B Microphone: https://amzn.to/3t2VJiT [https://amzn.to/3t2VJiT] 2. Rode PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3Hfgf4P [https://amzn.to/3Hfgf4P] 3. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Generation) USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3vcCKoW [https://amzn.to/3vcCKoW] 4. Cable Matters 2-Pack Premium XLR to XLR Microphone Cable- 6 feet: https://amzn.to/3N7O6A2 [https://amzn.to/3N7O6A2] 5. Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator (to easily connect the Shure SM7B mic, Scarlett 2i2, and XLR cables): https://amzn.to/3syyP3y [https://amzn.to/3syyP3y] 6. Shure A26X 3' Extension Tube: https://amzn.to/33J6iim [https://amzn.to/33J6iim]