The Balanced, Beautiful and Abundant Show- Rebecca Whitman

How to Speak with Confidence with Mike Acker

February 18, 2023 Rebecca Whitman Episode 137
The Balanced, Beautiful and Abundant Show- Rebecca Whitman
How to Speak with Confidence with Mike Acker
Show Notes

Mike Acker is an executive communication coach, a keynote speaker, and the author of ten books including the bestselling Speak With No Fear and the upcoming Speak with Confidence, published by Wiley. Mike is a recognized expert in communication and executive presence. Mike passionately coaches business professionals to lead and speak with confidence. In presentations, he entertains and inspires audiences using stories of growing up as the son to drug smugglers who turned missionaries. He retells and relates lessons learned on how to overcome insecurity and exclusion in a cross-cultural setting. And he unpacks the path from employee to manager to leader. Mike also enjoys rock climbing, wake surfing, skiing, church, building Legos with his son, and going on dates with his wife, Taylor. Mike believes in the power of prayer, exercise, journaling, and real community to counter the stresses of everyday life.  


We discussed:

  • What Did Growing Up with Drug Smugglers Turned Missionaries Teach You About Life?
  • What Does "Where You Are Is Not Where You Stay" Mean to You
  • How Did Growing Up in Mexico Affect your Executive Presence
  • What is Executive Presence
  • How Can We Be More Confident in Leadership & Speaking
  • How to Handle Criticism



 

Link to promote

Mike Acker's new book, Speak with Confidence. https://www.amazon.com/Speak-Confidence-Overcome-Self-Doubt-Communicate/dp/1394159749/

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