Get ready to communicate with confidence, connect more deeply, and stop over-editing yourself.

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “Did I say too much?” or frozen when someone asked, “So, what do you do?” — this episode is for you.

Whether you’re introducing yourself at a networking event, pitching your services, or answering questions on a podcast, how you communicate shapes how people see you. The truth? It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being present — speaking with energy, clarity, and intention so your words create connection instead of confusion.

Here's what you’ll learn:

• Why connection always wins over perfection and how chasing “the right words” kills your confidence.
• The simple shift to sound like an expert instantly: speak in statements, not questions.
• How to simplify your elevator pitch so it sparks curiosity instead of glazing eyes over.
• Practical ways to stay fully present so your audience feels your confidence and authenticity.
• How to adapt your message to any situation, whether it’s a job interview, sales call, or speaking opportunity.

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

• Get on the waitlist for IN Demand Signature Speech NOW!
• Grab the FREE resource Go from Unknown to Visible.
• Follow me on Instagram: @laurieann.murabito
• Click and read more into over on my website.
• If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, get fully booked and profitable, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs.

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During this live coaching session, our guest Rebecca Sonnenberg, has experience speaking, but is speaking to two different audience that each need a different signature speech.

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Who's deciding what you see online? Is it your choice, or artificial intelligence pulling the strings in the background?

AI isn’t just helping you search. It’s quietly filtering what you read, watch, and even think about. If you’re a speaker, coach, or consultant, this is changing everything about how you get discovered or buried.

Now, if you haven’t built a strong audience and real relationships, you’re handing the reins to algorithms. Your brilliance can’t shine if it’s not visible. AI will learn from whoever speaks up, not those who stay quiet.

What You'll Learn:

• How AI now acts as the gatekeeper of online content, so you can understand why visibility matters more than ever
• Why building your own audience is urgent, so you aren’t left behind in tomorrow’s marketplace
• The risk of hiding your expertise, so you recognize the importance of feeding the “machine” with your stories and value
• Simple steps to become more human and magnetic, so you stand out in a sea of automated feeds
• Why authenticity beats technology, so you can be easily remembered and referred