Unleashing Your Voice with Meridith Grundei | RR239

I lucked out when I met Meridith Grundei on LinkedIn. She is a former dynamo improv teacher (Second City,) an award-winning theatre director, keynote speaker, and presentation skills coach, and I’m thrilled to have her as my guest today. Meridith and I unravel her journey from the dazzling lights of acting to the impactful stage of public speaking. She shares her unique approach to coaching, breaking down the barriers of fear, and unlocking the potential in individuals. We also touch on the intersection of improvisation skills and effective communication. Meridith offers practical advice on honing one's speaking skills, whether in person or virtually. She loves to empower individuals to own their own voices. Join the conversation as we explore the winding paths of personal growth and the art of connecting through storytelling. In this episode you will learn:How to overcome public speaking fears Meridith’s approach in helping tech people become speakersTips for improving presentation skillsHow to enhance your virtual speaking influence and persuasivenessCommon mistakes in presenting and speaking Learn more about Meridith: Email her: meridith@grundeicoaching.com Website: https://www.grundeicoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meridithgrundeicoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meridith/ A little about me:  I began my career as a teacher, was a corporate trainer for many years, and then found my niche training & supporting business owners, entrepreneurs & sales professionals to network at a world-class level. My passion is working with motivated people, who are coachable and who want to build their businesses through relationship marketing and networking (online & offline). I help my clients create retention strategies, grow through referrals, and create loyal customers by staying connected.  In appreciation for being here, I have a couple of items for you.  A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile:   An opportunity to test drive the Follow Up system I recommend by taking the   10 Card Challenge – you won’t regret it.    Connect with me:  http://JanicePorter.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceporter/  https://www.facebook.com/janiceporter1  Thanks for listening!  Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes...