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Public speaking coach, Art of Presence trainer and founder of Speakers on Fire Academy · Episode 101 with Kathi Burns, September 18, 2024
Marla Press is public speaking coach, Art of Presence trainer and founder of Speakers on Fire Academy.
On episode 101 of Organized and Energized! The Podcast, Marla and Kathi Burns talked about connect with your audience by making speaking two-way. Coach Marla Press on getting out of your head and into your body so people listen.
She describes speaking as two-way communication: you receive the audience as well as giving them information.
Who is Marla Press?
Marla Press is a public speaking coach, Art of Presence trainer and the founder of Speakers on Fire Academy. She holds a degree in psychology and has studied energy work, NLP and neurobiology on her own. Marla grew up an introvert who rarely spoke up, yet she danced in front of hundreds of people from age nine, performed with a dance company and acted in musical plays. As a practice management consultant in the medical field, she found her presentations entertained people but didn't win clients. Learning the Art of Presence changed how she connected with audiences. She now coaches speakers in small groups of no more than 10 and opens every class with a song and the week's celebrations.
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Which episodes feature Marla?
SpeakingEpisode 101How to WOW and CONNECT with Your Audience! Marla Press
Marla Press, founder of Speakers on Fire Academy, says words are at most 10% of communication and your energy is about 70%.
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Frequently asked questions about Marla Press
Who is Marla Press?
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Marla Press is public speaking coach, Art of Presence trainer and founder of Speakers on Fire Academy. Speaking coach helping speakers connect, not just perform
What is Marla's main advice from the episode?
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Marla says the words you say are at most 10% of communication, while about 70% is your energy: body language, facial expressions, passion and confidence.
Where can I find Marla online?
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Marla's website is www.marlapress.com, and the other links are in the Important Links section of the episode page.
How do I become a guest like Marla?
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Kathi Burns takes guest applications from founders who are willing to share candid stories about the strategies they use to eliminate logjams in their business. Apply to be a guest here and the team will review your application and reply with your next step.
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