{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5a68de55b59400125a49807d/68da77da86008eb2304a689f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"ML344: Shannon Alter (Author & Leader)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5a68de55b59400125a49807d/1759147976628-79116ec5-b94c-4409-8899-ab237213cc97.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Imagine this: you’re in a meeting. You’ve got something important to say…but you don’t speak up. Or maybe you do, and later think, “That didn’t land the way I wanted.” If you’ve ever wished for more confidence—to truly <em>own the room</em> every time—you’re in the right place.</p><p><br></p><p>Today we’re talking surefire ways to master your communication and presentation skills—in any meeting, conversation, or stage—with someone who lives and breathes this work, <strong>Shannon Alter, </strong>founder of <strong>Leaders Exceed</strong>. Shannon partners with organizations to help leaders communicate with clarity—teaching exactly what to say and how to say it—through keynotes, workshops, sales meetings, and executive coaching, both live and virtual.</p><p><br></p><p>With roots in commercial and retail real estate and hospitality, Shannon speaks at major industry conferences and has trained professionals in <strong>10 countries</strong>. A former <strong>USC theatre major</strong>, she’ll tell you many of her best tips started backstage. And—her third book, <strong>“Be Influential: Surefire Ways to Improve Your Presentation Skills,”</strong> is on the shelves now.</p><p>Today you’ll learn how <strong>connection, confidence, and presence</strong> help you show up, speak up, and influence with impact.</p><p><br></p><p>You can reach her at <a href=\"mailto:Shannon@LeadersExceed.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Shannon@LeadersExceed.com</strong></a>, on LinkedIn at <a href=\"linkedin.com/in/shannonalter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>linkedin.com/in/shannonalter</strong></a>, and at <a href=\"https://leadersexceed.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>LeadersExceed.com</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Sponsors: </u></strong></p><p><strong>Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: </strong><a href=\"https://masterleadershi.mysamcart.com/checkout/ml-podcast-sponsorship\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Book Here</strong></a></p><p><strong>Agency Sponsorships: </strong><a href=\"https://masterleadershi.mysamcart.com/checkout/ml-podcast-partnership\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Book Guests</strong></a></p><p><strong>Master Your Podcast Course: </strong><a href=\"https://masteryourswag.passion.io/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>MasterYourSwag</strong></a></p><p><strong>Free Coaching Session:</strong> <a href=\"https://usemotion.com/meet/MasterLeadership360/Coaching?d=30\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Master Leadership 360 Coaching</strong></a></p><p><strong>Support Our Show:</strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Click Here</strong></a></p><p><strong>Lily's Story: </strong><a href=\"https://masterleadership.org/?s=my+trust\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>My Trust Manifesto</strong></a></p>","author_name":"Lilyahna Sanabria"}