How to Hold the Room - Lessons Learned On Stage
About this episode
Cherylanne Skolnicki shares lessons learned from her speaking engagements on how to command a room through connection rather than memorization.
What makes someone command a room? It isn't having the perfect script. In this episode, I'm sharing what I've learned from hundreds of speaking engagements, including the biggest mistake I made at my very first live event. It taught me that presence doesn't come from memorizing every word. It comes from connection. Whether you're leading a meeting, giving a presentation, interviewing for a job, or stepping onto a stage, these lessons will help you communicate with more confidence, connect more naturally, and hold the room without trying to perform. Show Highlights: The painful lesson from my first live event and what it taught me about presence. [04:20] Why speaking is always a two-way conversation. [16:15] The audience signals every speaker should learn to recognize. [23:40] How to stop letting one disengaged person steal your attention. [32:10] Why connection should come before credentialing. [37:55] The hidden cost of over-scripting your message. [46:20] How to prepare for high-stakes moments without memorizing every word. [55:10] Simple ways to calm your nervous system before you speak. [1:02:45] The habits that help you show up with more confidence and presence. [1:09:30]…
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