Do you want to learn how to move your people to action? In this episode Kathi is chatting with speaker coach Mary Snyder about how to motivate your audience. That may mean encouraging people to join a movement, take part in a project, make a donation to a worthy cause, or buy a book. Mary shares tips that will help you craft a powerful message, including: How to avoid guilt, fear, and shame as motivators in your message. Discover who your audience is and think through what you want to achieve. The most effective way you can grab your audience’s attention. The three parts of your story to focus on. Be sure to listen in next week as Kathi and Mary continue with Part Two of this conversation! Sign up for the Writing at the Red House email list here to be notified when a new episode is posted. Want to hear more tips for speakers? Be sure to check out Mary Snyder’s podcast, Take the Stage. Inside Scoop: Sign up for the Writing Tips Newsletter at Writing at the Red House to get Kathi’s 7 Day Platform Plan for free.

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