Welcome to another episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business! Today, we’re tackling a challenge almost every business owner and entrepreneur faces—public speaking. Whether you’re delivering a keynote on stage, leading a training session, or presenting to a grid of black boxes on Zoom, the ability to truly capture and engage your audience is critical for success.

In this episode, host Jennifer Glass sits down with Marla Press, dynamic founder of Speakers on Fire Academy and Superior Speakers Club. Marla is not only a renowned public speaking and life coach, but also an expert in the art of presence, weaving together cutting-edge speaking techniques and her background in psychology to help speakers of all experience levels maximize their impact.

Together, Jennifer and Marla explore the pitfalls of uninspired presentations (think Ben Stein’s “Bueller… Bueller?” monotone) and share practical strategies to ensure your next talk is anything but snooze-worthy. From conquering the dreaded disengaged Zoom audience to using body language, energy, and interaction as your superpowers, you’ll learn how to turn every speech into an opportunity to inspire, motivate, and connect.

Marla also uncovers her top secrets for structuring compelling presentations, building trust, and converting listeners into action-takers—whether that means booking a call, purchasing your product, or simply spreading kindness. Plus, you’ll pick up smart tips for using technology, props, and storytelling to keep your audience invested from the very first hook to your final “mic drop” moment.

Tune in and discover how to supercharge your presence, banish speaking nerves, and make sure your message lands with clarity and impact—leaving your audience not just awake, but eager to act!

About my guest: Marla Press, Founder of Speakers on Fire Academy and the Superior Speakers Club, is a Public Speaking Coach, Life Coach, and Art of Presence™ Trainer. She coaches you to wow every room, so you magnetically attract more clients and wealth. Marla uses cutting-edge speaking techniques, her psychology degree, energy work, and targeted intuition to help beginner and experienced speakers 10X their impact!

Connect with Marla on social and on the web at https://marlapress.com

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Welcome back to another episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business! In today's episode, host Jennifer Glass tackles a subject that so many of us push off until it's almost too late—retirement planning. But we're not just talking about the dollars and cents. It's about figuring out what you actually want your life to look like after you leave the daily grind.

Joining Jennifer is Wendy Leggett, a certified professional coach and founder of Conflux Retirement Coaching. With over 25 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, Wendy specializes in non-financial retirement life planning. Together, they dig into why you need a holistic plan for your next chapter—not just a financial one—and how to create a fulfilling, vibrant life in retirement.

Wendy shares how having a "runway" into retirement can make all the difference, and offers practical advice on finding purpose, maintaining connections, adopting a positive mindset, and avoiding the common pitfalls that can make retirement less enjoyable than anticipated. Plus, she introduces her "No Regrets Retirement" worksheet, designed to help you imagine—and start living—your ideal future now.

Whether you’re a business owner mapping your exit or just starting to think about retirement, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you transition smoothly and purposefully. So grab your headphones and get ready for some powerful strategies to design your best years yet!

About my guest: Wendy Leggett is a Certified Professional Coach and owner of Conflux Retirement Coaching, specializing in non-financial retirement life planning. With 25 years of corporate sales leadership experience, she guides clients through a fulfilling retirement transition, focusing on well-being, identity, and positive aging.

Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn and on the web at https://confluxretirementcoaching.com/

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