Nov 05 2024 40 mins 7
“Don’t conform to your environment. Everyone else does it, but you need to take that path, that uniqueness that is you, because there is no one like you.”
As a former circus clown (yes, an actual circus clown), Dustin Portillo knows a thing or two about showtime. And now as a professional speaker, Dustin has taken that mindset and applied it to delivering value for audiences everywhere.
This week, Dustin is here to share the lessons he learned from his wide-ranging career and give you some practical tips on things like mastering stage presence, keeping audiences engaged, and what it takes to leave a corporate job to become a full time speaker.
We'll spend time walking through his 5 important principles and why determining what's important to you, really matters. Dustin also talks about some of the most scary moments you can have in the industry and how they can propel you to bigger & better things.
You’ll learn:
- The importance of knowing your audience
- Why your value is more than a job title
- How to always have a "showtime mindset"
- How being relatable can help you excel as a speaker
- How to embrace the value of growth
- And much more!
"Don’t knock on a wall expecting a door to open”
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