129. Find Your Authentic Edge in Media with Shannon O'Dowd

The Creative Soulpreneur Podcast with Nick Demos

Find Your Authentic Edge in Media with Shannon O'Dowd

Episode #129

In this episode, Nick and guest Shannon O'Dowd share their insights on leaving a legacy for the future and embracing sustainable practices. Their discussion revolves around the concept of "edutainment," combining entertainment with learning to help the planet and its inhabitants. As Shannon shares her evolution as a media trainer, embracing authenticity and spirituality in her work, she delves into managing her inner critic and using nerves as fuel. Both Nick and Shannon stress the importance of authenticity, preparation, and being present in the moment, providing valuable insights into public speaking and media presentations. Join us as we delve into their experiences, challenges, and growth, and explore the power of vulnerability and the impact of conscious business practices.

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Takeaways

Embracing Authenticity: Nick and Shannon discuss the evolution of media and the shift towards authenticity, emphasizing the importance of presenting oneself as the best version of their true self. Being genuine and authentic is key to making a positive impact in the world.

Managing Nervousness: Shannon shared her experiences in managing her inner critic, Agnes, and using her presence as fuel rather than allowing it to hold her back. They talk about techniques for managing nerves, from breathing exercises to finding one's authentic self and managing natural tendencies.

Crafting Impactful Presentations: Nick and Shannon explore the importance of preparing an intro and close, using bullet points as a roadmap for speeches or presentations, and finding the balance between scripted and banter-based performances. Being fully present and detaching from the self-judging voice leads to impactful and authentic presentations.

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When leaders, organizations, experts, and influencers need to polish their presence for high stakes conversations, they call Shannon O’Dowd.

Shannon’s clients have appeared on the Today Show, Entertainment Tonight, the Doctors, HGTV, Hallmark, QVC, Buzzfeed, and major market morning shows. From becoming confident on camera to being captivating in the boardroom, Shannon’s clients gain the skills to shine when the stakes are at the highest. Her approach focuses on helping her clients be their most authentic self so they can connect, impact, and influence their audiences.

Through her workshops and private coaching retainers, Shannon guides her clients’ performance technique, messaging, body language, eye-line, nervousness, and presentation design.

Nick Demos is a Tony and Olivier Award winning Broadway producer, documentary filmmaker, conscious business coach and manifestation expert. With over 15 years of teaching pranayama (breath work), yoga and creativity as well as thirty years in the entertainment industry, he has travelled from the Tony Awards to ashrams and run a multi-million dollar business in between. Nick helps you clear blocks and tap into your creative intuition so you can tell your stories and manifest the business and life of your dreams creating wealth and impact.