Many people believe that public speaking is one of the most challenging skills to master. But great speakers are not born-they are made through practice and considerable discipline. And while great speaking skills can add immeasurably to any professional's career, the truth is that everyone has something of value to say.In this episode, Warwick Merry chats with Marianna Pascal, a theatre actress turned professional speaker. Marianna's hilarious and engaging style speeches have been important in ensuring easy collaboration and good communication inside organizations. She was a semi-finalist in the 2019 Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking and has been granted the designation of CSP (Certified Speaking Professional).According to Marianna, the key to becoming an effective speaker is preparation-you must first understand why you are speaking and what you want your audience to learn or do as a result of your talk.If you are interested in becoming a professional speaker with a different background, then this episode is for you!WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:Marianna’s verbal showreel (01:12)Marianna’s acting and theatre background (02:09)What made her decide to become a professional speaker (04:20)The evolution of her target market as a professional speaker (08:06)Her journey as a professional speaker throughout the years (10:10)Marianna’s businesses where she generates revenue (12:50)How her topics have evolved over the past few years (15:15)How she sees the future of her business (16:57)What to expect from Marianna’s PSA Un-Convention session (18:28)Rapid-fire questions with Marianna Pascal (21:00)Quotes“It’s neither keynote nor workshop; it’s a mermaid.” -Marianna Pascal“There is so much more to life than work or business.” -Warwick MerryPSA Un-Convention March 25-26, ONLINEIf your success depends on leveling up, thinking differently, upskilling, or exploring additional revenue streams, or if you just want to hang out with your tribe, you won’t want to miss this event. 24 World-Class experience leaders10+ Leading Edge Tech Unpacks2 days of deep connection, active participation, competitions, and fun!Sessions will include multiple streams but all will be recorded so you don’t miss a minute!1 Immersive game-changing experience Join us at PSA Un-Convention 2022 - Register Now!RESOURCES MENTIONEDAnthony Robbins Personal Power: A 30 Day ProgramTEDxAdvantage Quest BBC World Service Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ FoggWHERE TO FIND MARIANNA PASCALWebsite: https://www.mariannapascal.com/ LinkedIn: Marianna PascalSHOW SPONSORThis episode is sponsored by Your Podcast Concierge.  Affordable podcast production for coaches and speakers who want to increase their authority and generate leads from their show.  You press record, and let them do the rest.​​SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW THE UN-CONVENTIONALLY SPEAKING PODCASTThanks for tuning in to this episode of the Un-Conventionally Speaking podcast. If you have enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, click the 3 dots in the top right corner of your smartphone screen, follow the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver valuable content but will also help us reach even more amazing entrepreneurs just like you!​​​​ABOUT MARIANNA PASCALCanadian former actor, and #2 Borders Bestselling author for non-fiction,  Marianna Pascal is one of the 50 most watched TEDx Talk speakers with over 27 million views worldwide including 17 million in China. She was voted one of the 10 Favourite Female Speakers worldwide by Toastmasters International, along with Oprah Winfrey, Brene Brown, Indira Gandhi and others, and was one of 14 semi-finalists in the 2019 World Championship of Public Speaking.  Her passion is coaching professional speakers around the world to master The Audience Journey in their speeches.Some day, she would like to own a camel.