The 4 Questions Top Speakers Ask Before Stage | Mary Tillson-Wharton

What separates the top 1% of paid speakers from the 80% who leave audiences completely disconnected?

In this episode of The Public Speaking Podcast, hosts Lucas Reuterstig and Alexander Grabner Jarlung sit down with Mary Tillson-Wharton, Head of Speaker Coaching and Momentum at the Speaking Business Academy. Drawing from her background as a private investigator and decades in learning and development, Mary reveals why 80% of speeches fail the audience and how elite speakers use "scoping" to ensure they nail their delivery every single time.

Mary breaks down on the 4 Critical Questions, and explains why you should never deliver the exact same speech twice. She also introduces her famous WOMBAT framework, a step-by-step tool for structuring customized, high-impact presentations on short notice.

Whether you are a seasoned keynote speaker or just starting out, this episode will transform the way you approach your audience, your client conversations, and your stage prep.

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