Posts by Misty Megia
Presentation Tips: What You Need To Think Before You Speak
Presentation is everything. From the moment you enter an event until the moment you leave. When you are hired for an in person appearence it matters just as much what you say on stage as what you do off stage. When you are presenting yourself at a conference here are some cardinal rules to live…
Read MoreThe #1 Biggest Mistake Companies Make At Trade Shows
I love being positive. I love helping people. And I hope this doesn’t sound like too much of a rant but I have to share this. I travel to about 15 conferences every year, it’s not a lot but since I have been going to trade shows since the 90’s, they do add up. These…
Read MoreThe Only Way To Win Over Your Audience as a Speaker
I have been speaking in front of audiences that I love for over 20 years. I started out with presentations—mostly technical training on products. I developed marketing training that won awards (my boss and I would dress up in medical uniforms and do a joint presentation of how to bring back your company’s retail health…
Read MoreQuick Secret to Have Stellar Legs Like Beyonce or J-Lo on Stage
J-Lo and Beyonce are known for stunning stage performances and spectacular, skimpy costumes that give them legs for days. As you see them strut their stuff in music videos and on stage, you may find yourself being a little envious of their long flawless limbs. How is it that they dance across the stage for…
Read More6 Healthy Tips To Keep Your Stamina on Stage that Isn’t Manufactured
There are days when I am beyond exhausted and yet somehow, I have to pull up the energy to be “on” and get on stage. Sometimes it’s through sheer willpower that I make it through a 2 hour performance where I am on stage for a good portion of it. Or it could be at…
Read MoreEasy Speaking Tips to Reach Every Audience Member, Part 3
We are on the 3rd and final piece of learning how to reach all seven different learning styles when you are presenting. If you haven’t read the first and second articles, definitely check them out so you can wow the audiences with your incredible bad self. The last two learning styles that we are going…
Read MorePodcast: How an Education In Theater Can Prepare You For Anything!
Being interviewed by a stand up comedian definitely made me laugh a lot and hurt my cheeks to no end. Can you pull a muscle in your cheek??? We had a great time diving into how theater can help your life in more ways than you can count, how to add value to your team…and…
Read MoreEasy Speaking Tips To Reach Every Audience Member Part 2
Imagine if you could bring value to every person in a room when you are doing a presentation. It would be incredible. Each person leaves with a sense of direction completely feeling like they understood you, and can translate into into how to take action on what you said. They feel fulfilled. Time well spent.…
Read MoreMe Want Cookies! The Cookie Monster ROCKS this ad. Serious High Fives here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCbWyYr82BM If you haven’t seen this ad yet, you’re missing out. It’s one commercial I admit to watching, let’s see, oh a dozen times already. On purpose. Because I love it. A commercial. Now THAT is amazing marketing. This is an iPhone ad, focuses specifically on what Siri can do for you. And then to…
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