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Own the Room With These 5 Speaking Tips | Ep 444

October 20, 2026•2 min read
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Speaking Tips For the Beginner To Look And Feel Like A Pro

The first few seconds can make you look like a seasoned pro or a nervous beginner. Learn how to pause, take a breath, and own the room before you say a word.

You’ll also discover how filler words weaken your message, why the right outfit can change how you feel, and how memorizing your opening and closing helps you speak with control.

Here's what you'll learn:

  • How to prepare your mind and body before speaking, so nerves don’t take over

  • Why pausing before you begin makes people pay attention, so you look confident from the start

  • How to spot and remove filler words, so your message sounds clear and polished

  • What to wear when you speak, so you feel like a million bucks and show up as the speaker you’re becoming

  • Why memorizing your opening and closing matters, so you start strong and finish on time

Pause. Breath. Own the room.

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Laurie-Ann Murabito

Speaking is the FASTEST way to build your business. As a public speaking coach, who works with leaders to help them write and deliver converting presentation to use as their best form of marketing and become the go to person in their industry. As a sought after professional speaker with over 25 years of speaking on leadership, personal development, and becoming a recognized authority. 2x Amazon best sellers and workbooks on the topics of leadership and emotional intelligence.

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