Welcome to another episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business! Today, we’re tackling a challenge almost every business owner and entrepreneur faces—public speaking. Whether you’re delivering a keynote on stage, leading a training session, or presenting to a grid of black boxes on Zoom, the ability to truly capture and engage your audience is critical for success.

In this episode, host Jennifer Glass sits down with Marla Press, dynamic founder of Speakers on Fire Academy and Superior Speakers Club. Marla is not only a renowned public speaking and life coach, but also an expert in the art of presence, weaving together cutting-edge speaking techniques and her background in psychology to help speakers of all experience levels maximize their impact.

Together, Jennifer and Marla explore the pitfalls of uninspired presentations (think Ben Stein’s “Bueller… Bueller?” monotone) and share practical strategies to ensure your next talk is anything but snooze-worthy. From conquering the dreaded disengaged Zoom audience to using body language, energy, and interaction as your superpowers, you’ll learn how to turn every speech into an opportunity to inspire, motivate, and connect.

Marla also uncovers her top secrets for structuring compelling presentations, building trust, and converting listeners into action-takers—whether that means booking a call, purchasing your product, or simply spreading kindness. Plus, you’ll pick up smart tips for using technology, props, and storytelling to keep your audience invested from the very first hook to your final “mic drop” moment.

Tune in and discover how to supercharge your presence, banish speaking nerves, and make sure your message lands with clarity and impact—leaving your audience not just awake, but eager to act!

About my guest: Marla Press, Founder of Speakers on Fire Academy and the Superior Speakers Club, is a Public Speaking Coach, Life Coach, and Art of Presence™ Trainer. She coaches you to wow every room, so you magnetically attract more clients and wealth. Marla uses cutting-edge speaking techniques, her psychology degree, energy work, and targeted intuition to help beginner and experienced speakers 10X their impact!

Connect with Marla on social and on the web at https://marlapress.com

Keywords: public speaking, audience engagement, speaker presence, Zoom presentations, online speaking, in-person speaking, business professionals, entrepreneur presentations, magnetic attraction, client acquisition, storytelling, body language, energy work, psychology in speaking, interactive presentations, camera confidence, training sessions, connecting with audience, presentation structure, speaker confidence, first impressions, presentation hooks, call to action, technology in presentations, slides best practices, audience rapport, speaker training, sales from stage, offer transition, webinar engagement

Welcome back to another episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business! In today's episode, host Jennifer Glass tackles a subject that so many of us push off until it's almost too late—retirement planning. But we're not just talking about the dollars and cents. It's about figuring out what you actually want your life to look like after you leave the daily grind.

Joining Jennifer is Wendy Leggett, a certified professional coach and founder of Conflux Retirement Coaching. With over 25 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, Wendy specializes in non-financial retirement life planning. Together, they dig into why you need a holistic plan for your next chapter—not just a financial one—and how to create a fulfilling, vibrant life in retirement.

Wendy shares how having a "runway" into retirement can make all the difference, and offers practical advice on finding purpose, maintaining connections, adopting a positive mindset, and avoiding the common pitfalls that can make retirement less enjoyable than anticipated. Plus, she introduces her "No Regrets Retirement" worksheet, designed to help you imagine—and start living—your ideal future now.

Whether you’re a business owner mapping your exit or just starting to think about retirement, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you transition smoothly and purposefully. So grab your headphones and get ready for some powerful strategies to design your best years yet!

About my guest: Wendy Leggett is a Certified Professional Coach and owner of Conflux Retirement Coaching, specializing in non-financial retirement life planning. With 25 years of corporate sales leadership experience, she guides clients through a fulfilling retirement transition, focusing on well-being, identity, and positive aging.

Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn and on the web at https://confluxretirementcoaching.com/

Keywords: retirement planning, non-financial retirement, retirement life coaching, positive aging, retirement transition, retirement mindset, retirement roadmap, business owner retirement, retirement identity, retirement purpose, aging and health, retirement runway, retirement vision, planning for retirement, retirement lifestyle, retirement habits, transitioning to retirement, post-career planning, life after work, social security, financial planning, retirement regrets, longevity, health span, retirement structure, purposeful living, retirement wellness, positive mindset, retirement community, retirement relationships

Welcome to a special Independence Day episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business! As the United States celebrates its 249th birthday, host Jennifer Glass invites you to reflect on the bold spirit that inspired our nation’s birth—and how that same spirit is essential for business owners today. Jennifer takes us back to the revolutionary courage of America’s founders, who dared to fight for true freedom and self-determination against overwhelming odds. She challenges entrepreneurs to consider whether they’re truly independent in their businesses, or if they’re still chained to bad clients, overwhelming workloads, and companies that can’t run without them.

In this episode, Jennifer dives deep into what real freedom looks like for business owners. It’s not just about waving flags and watching fireworks, but about gaining financial independence, creating systems that generate income even when you’re not there, and building lasting profit rather than just chasing revenue. She reminds us that our customers play a central role—the true “bosses” in our businesses—and urges us to nurture those relationships thoughtfully. Jennifer also emphasizes the importance of stepping away, trusting your team, and avoiding burnout, so both you and your employees can enjoy the true rewards of entrepreneurial life.

Drawing a powerful line between the country’s founding ideals and today’s business realities, Jennifer encourages listeners to declare their own independence this July 4th—freedom from stress, overwork, and inefficiency. Tune in for inspiring insights, practical advice, and a heartfelt reminder of the value small businesses bring to our communities and economies. Here’s to your success, and happy 4th of July!

Keywords: Independence Day, entrepreneurship, small business, financial independence, work-life balance, cash flow, profit, revenue, systems, business automation, business freedom, customer retention, business owners, burnout, overhead, business mentors, business impact, making a difference, community impact, team management, client relationships, business decision-making, business growth, GDP, business opportunities, collaboration, delegation, business legacy, American history, Declaration of Independence