Ep. 201 Are You Up for a Challenge? With Alexandre Matte

<p class="MsoNormal">Co-hosts Darren & Mark encourage their clients to stretch and challenge themselves. Today Mark discusses his greatest speaking challenge…a 12-minute speech in French…and he is joined by his French-speaking coach Alexandre Matte. As they discuss this unique journey you will learn how and why accepting a challenge and following through can help you to be unforgettable.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">SNIPPETS:</p> <p class="MsoNormal">• NOT accepting a challenge deprives your audience of learning opportunities</p> <p class="MsoNormal">• When faced with a challenge get a coach and an ally</p> <p class="MsoNormal">• Be open to tools and techniques to help you overcome your challenge</p> <p class="MsoNormal">• Use a challenge to upgrade your skills</p> <p class="MsoNormal">• Be encouraged by past challenges you have overcome</p> <p class="MsoNormal">• It’s never too late to grow</p> <p class="MsoNormal">• Don’t let your ego get in the way</p> <p class="MsoNormal">• Learn all you can about your audience</p> <p class="MsoNormal">• Even if you reach a summit, keep climbing</p> <p class="MsoNormal">• After the challenge, ask, “How did I grow?”</p> <p class="MsoNormal">• Challenge yourself to serve, even if your execution isn’t perfect</p>