{"id":13,"date":"2024-12-21T01:56:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-21T01:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/margotsergentpublicspeaking.com\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2025-01-03T02:02:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T02:02:17","slug":"media","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/margotsergentpublicspeaking.com\/?page_id=13","title":{"rendered":"Media"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Overcoming and Using Public Speaking Anxiety with Geoffrey Huck and Margot Sergent\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JvzM6O9mKv0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Workshop Speak Up With Margot Sergent - Tech company\/ Lunch &amp; learn\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6A6SA5NxHC8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Le trac ; une peur \u00e0 ne pas prendre \u00e0 la l\u00e9g\u00e8re\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W6uFTjFIu3Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Capsule 1- Fr\/ Le volume de la voix parl\u00e9e aux Etats-Unis compar\u00e9 \u00e0 celui en Europe\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KW4lIg9gBXY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Success Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Went from gradually losing motivation on presentations&nbsp; to getting eager to it.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMargot Sergent made a presentation to our entire team of engineers and consultants, offering a valuable opportunity to learn techniques for managing stress and improving public speaking skills. We encourage our team to present at conferences, so mastering public speaking is an essential skill for our collaborators, and we see the impact on our client work. Margot\u2019s kind and engaging approach invites everyone to participate and learn. She shares her experience generously, making it practical with simple and effective exercises. It was a pleasure to have her at our company\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><em>FinTech Manager, consultant for major banks &#8211; online workshop<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has increased clarity and efficiency in her\/his presentations.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWorking with Margot Sergent as a public speaking coach has been a transformative experience for our team. Her background as a seasoned performer truly shines through in her coaching style, blending expertise with authenticity. Margot understands the art of captivating an audience and translates that into actionable techniques for building confidence and presence on stage. Her sessions are not only informative but also highly engaging, encouraging active participation and growth. Margot&#8217;s ability to break down complex concepts into clear, practical steps empowers our team members to communicate more effectively in high-stakes situations. Her dynamic approach left a lasting impression, and we\u2019re already seeing the positive impact in our presentations and client interactions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"> <em>Strategic Chief of Staff in a venture company&nbsp; &#8211; presential workshop<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>From anxious presenter to confident leader<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I first reached out for public speaking coaching, I was a CFO at a major French luxury cosmetic company. Highly skilled in my field, I had been recently promoted to a leadership role that required frequent presentations to the executive team and key stakeholders. Despite my expertise, I struggled with intense anxiety and self-doubt whenever I had to speak in front of an audience. My nerves often caused me to rush through presentations, losing my message and connection with my listeners. I was literally losing my voice in so many ways.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During our initial sessions, Margot helped me to clarify the problem, my nerves stemming from a fear of judgment and a belief that I needed to deliver perfectly. As my coach, Margot&nbsp; helped me reframe these fears and shift my mindset from \u2018delivering a perfect speech\u2019 to \u2018having an engaging conversation.\u2019 Drawing on techniques from her&nbsp; background as a performer, we worked on voice modulation, breathing exercises to manage anxiety, and practical storytelling techniques to structure my messages clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I&nbsp; practiced, I began to embrace a more authentic and conversational style. My ideas were clear, I had the speech structure ready to be delivered, and I could improvise on it. My confidence grew, and I started receiving positive feedback from colleagues who noticed progressives changes. Within three months, I was not only speaking with poise at internal meetings but also successfully presenting at an industry conference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My transformation didn\u2019t just impact my public speaking; it has boosted my overall leadership presence.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>CFO in a Biotech company\/ individual coaching sessions.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Success Story Went from gradually losing motivation on presentations&nbsp; to getting eager to it.&nbsp; \u201cMargot Sergent made a presentation to our entire team of engineers and consultants, offering a valuable opportunity to learn techniques for managing stress and improving public speaking skills. We encourage our team to present at conferences, so mastering public speaking is an essential skill for our collaborators, and we see the impact on our client work. Margot\u2019s kind and engaging approach invites everyone to participate and learn. She shares her experience generously, making it practical with simple and effective exercises. It was a pleasure to have her at our company\u201d&nbsp; FinTech Manager, consultant for major banks &#8211; online workshop Has increased clarity and efficiency in her\/his presentations.&nbsp; \u201cWorking with Margot Sergent as a public speaking coach has been a transformative experience for our team. Her background as a seasoned performer truly shines through in her coaching style, blending expertise with authenticity. Margot understands the art of captivating an audience and translates that into actionable techniques for building confidence and presence on stage. Her sessions are not only informative but also highly engaging, encouraging active participation and growth. Margot&#8217;s ability to break down complex concepts into clear, practical steps empowers our team members to communicate more effectively in high-stakes situations. Her dynamic approach left a lasting impression, and we\u2019re already seeing the positive impact in our presentations and client interactions.\u201d Strategic Chief of Staff in a venture company&nbsp; &#8211; presential workshop From anxious presenter to confident leader When I first reached out for public speaking coaching, I was a CFO at a major French luxury cosmetic company. Highly skilled in my field, I had been recently promoted to a leadership role that required frequent presentations to the executive team and key stakeholders. Despite my expertise, I struggled with intense anxiety and self-doubt whenever I had to speak in front of an audience. My nerves often caused me to rush through presentations, losing my message and connection with my listeners. I was literally losing my voice in so many ways.&nbsp; During our initial sessions, Margot helped me to clarify the problem, my nerves stemming from a fear of judgment and a belief that I needed to deliver perfectly. As my coach, Margot&nbsp; helped me reframe these fears and shift my mindset from \u2018delivering a perfect speech\u2019 to \u2018having an engaging conversation.\u2019 Drawing on techniques from her&nbsp; background as a performer, we worked on voice modulation, breathing exercises to manage anxiety, and practical storytelling techniques to structure my messages clearly. As I&nbsp; practiced, I began to embrace a more authentic and conversational style. My ideas were clear, I had the speech structure ready to be delivered, and I could improvise on it. My confidence grew, and I started receiving positive feedback from colleagues who noticed progressives changes. 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