Mastering the Mic with Mike Pacchione

Get ready to amplify your speaking skills because today's episode of Media Savvy is all about the art of oration with the magician of speechwriting, Mike Pacchione. Whether he's sculpting a keynote or coaching a nervous speaker to center stage confidence, Mike has the magic touch that transforms public speaking from daunting to dynamic.

In This Episode:

• The Origin of Oratory: How a third-grade classroom experience sparked Mike’s lifelong passion for public speaking.
• Building a Business on Words: The growth of Mike’s speech-writing services was not about fancy funnels or Excel sheets. As it turned out — the words he helped people write were like a ripple in the water and word of mouth built his business. 
• Voice Discovery: Unearthing the authentic voices of speakers and polishing them to shine on stage. “Sound like a real person,” sounds simple but it speaks volumes.
• Crafting Speeches with Care: A behind-the-scenes look at Mike's process.
• Overcoming Speechwriting Snags: Tactics for tackling common challenges and speechwriter's fears.
• Tales of Troublesome Talks: Navigating the nuances of complex speeches and speakers.
• The Impact Equation: What elevates a speech from standard to stellar.
• Rescuing a Rambunctious Crowd: Quick tips for re-engaging a drifting audience (no singing required).
• Audience Interpretation: Fine-tuning the frequency to speak your audience's language.
• The Tech Touch: Embracing technological advancements in the craft of speechwriting.
• Ghostwriting Glory: The hidden triumphs of speechwriters behind viral speeches.
• Media Wisdom: Mike’s most valuable insights from his journey and advice for speech-prepping listeners.

Resources Mentioned:

• Mike's Website: miketalks.co
• Mike’s Social Media Links: @mpacc on Instagram. Mike Pacchione on LinkedIn
• Mike’s personal link freebie for Media Savvy listeners: bestspeech.co/bonnie

About Our Guest:

Mike Pacchione, melding the meticulousness of a scientist with the creativity of an artist, is the trusted voice behind some of the most influential speeches today. Endorsed by the likes of Donald Miller for his transformative coaching, Mike has honed his talent for public speaking into a fine art. When he's not busy crafting compelling speeches, you can find him elevating others to reach their full speaking potential.

Bonnie’s Resources:

• Bonnie’s proven media training course: How To Work With Media and Make The Media Work for You: https://btdmedia.teachable.com/p/media-masterclass 
• Bonnie’s website: https://betterthandieting.com 
• BTD Media Makers News Digest: https://bit.ly/BTDMediaMakers 
• Follow Bonnie on Social Media:  
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• Bonnie’s Book: Read It Before You Eat It - Taking You from Label to Table
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