The Power of Focus: Enhance Your Speaking and Presentation Skills | Greg Bennick

Mastering Focus and Rehearsal with Keynote Speaker Greg BennickSummaryIn this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball discusses the importance of focus and consistency for speakers with professional keynote speaker and TEDx coach Greg Bennick. Greg shares his extensive experience speaking since age 13 and underscores how crucial rehearsal and preparation are for effective communication. He provides insights on maintaining long-term focus in a chaotic world, delegating tasks to create room for more meaningful work, and the importance of finding life within rehearsed words. Additionally, Greg talks about his book, 'Reclaim the Moment,' which offers strategies to build a better present by honing focus. Towards the end, John reflects on the significance of consistency and shares his experiences with public speaking and rehearsals. He also shares some updates on his stand-up comedy and story slam premieres, AND there's a unique offer for those who may want a bit of free speaker coaching.Remember to find out your speaker strengths archetype from the assessment over at PresentInfluence.comChapters00:00 Introduction: The Power of Consistency00:30 Guest Introduction: Meet Greg Bennick01:20 Greg's Speaking Journey03:51 The Art of Connection07:55 Balancing Entertainment and Message12:42 Mastering Focus16:55 Long-term Focus Strategies22:12 Delegation and Teamwork26:59 Creating Space for Possibility28:58 The Importance of Rehearsal30:34 Effective Rehearsal Techniques33:04 Balancing Memorization and Flexibility35:20 Injecting Personality into Your Presentation40:24 Consistency and Practice41:46 About the Book: Reclaim the Moment43:57 Final Thoughts and AnnouncementsGo to presentinfluence.com to discover your speaking strengths with the free quiz and for keynote enquiries, alternatively, connect with me on LinkedInThanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.