E 187 Become Someone WORTH Listening to With Executive Presence with AJ Vassar

Our guest today is the vibrant and engaging AJ Vassar, international business coach and speaker. AJ comes from an underprivileged background being the eldest of 8 in a single-parent household. As he grew up, he realized that, regardless of finances, everyone has their struggles. Now he coaches individuals to sell and/or become professional speakers. If you want to be someone worth listening to, this episode is for you. AJ’s experience and wisdom will help you communicate your VALUE and SELL your ideas (even if you’re an introvert). You will also learn the importance of MINDSET and how to take any situation and make it better. Additionally, you will also get these golden, multi-million dollar takeaways: ● The benefits of going through difficult times and embracing them as part of your story ● Why you need to KNOW that what you have to say is important ● The one question people will always ask themselves as your audience ● Why you need to focus on contribution vs appreciation ● Learning to value YOURSELF instead of looking to others for affirmation ● How to evaluate yourself objectively ● Using proactive language instead of reactive ● A simple exercise to help you get out of your comfort zone

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Do you often feel sidelined in discussions, wanting to speak up and have more influence? Ever experience that you say something in a meeting and then it seems like people maybe are still not getting what you’re saying? Do you need more executive presence in high stakes meetings? Discover tactics to confidently assert yourself and make your ideas count on Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts and ambiverts. You'll learn: 1. Visibility Strategies from the art of persuasion, ensuring your voice is heard and respected in meetings and sought after for key projects 2. How to expand your influence, to reclaim your recognition, get green lights, and avoid your ideas being taken credit for by others 3. How to develop your confidence, to participate actively in senior leadership and executive meetings and beyond Host Laura Camacho, with 20 years of coaching experience, guides high-performing professionals to express their ideas clearly and build executive presence. Tune in every Monday for a 10-minute executive communication skill, Wednesdays for a half-hour industry leader interview, and Fridays for a 8 to 10-minute charisma or leadership tip from leading personalities like JK Rowling and Elon Musk. If you're ready to move forward in your career, listen to Speak Up episode 390: These 12 Science-Backed Charisma Tactics Skyrocket Executive Presence & Leadership Impact: https://pod.fo/e/2c2b5e