Episode 100 -- Rock on with Pat Roque

2-Minute Talk Tips

2-Minute Tip: Evaluate and Connect

Create a scoring sheet for your audience members, and ask them to complete in at the end of the talk. In the Learning and Development field, we call these smile sheets, and they are the first step in figuring out if training is effective.

In a speaking context, they can be a little different. One approach is to build the form in three sections.

Section 1 is a 5 category scoring rubric, and they audience members give you points in each 5 of those categories. Sure, this can be scary at first, but you won't know if you are successfully unless you ask. By using the same evaluation over time, you can eventually monitor trends in your scores. Are you getting better or worse? Did you make a change that impacted your score? This can be helpful to know.

Section 2 is a few open ended questions. This gives the audience a chance to say great things about you or offer testimonials. You can also find out what they think you did well or not well, and you can ask about what they wanted to see more of.

Section 3 is how you extend your relationship with them. Here is where you ask them to sign up for your newsletter, join a private Facebook group, call for a private appointment, hire you to speak at another event, etc. You give them the chance to ask for more of your content and to start a long-term relationship with you.

Post Tip Discussion -- Rock On with Pat Roque

Pat Roque rocks!

In fact, that idea is what her whole philosophy and work to empower folks focuses on. In this episode, she talks about how she uses a box of rocks to build custom talks and extend the talk months and years after she leaves the stage.

Managing your life and growth can be a complex undertaking so Pat breaks it down into 5 areas:

• Family
• Fun
• Fitness
• Finances
• Fabulous career

That certainly makes personal growth look a little a bit easier, and the alliteration with the letter "F" is a classic an effective speaking tool.

Bio

Although she founded her company in 1988, a midlife meltdown sparked her own pivot and her mess became her message. Pat and her box of 50 ROCKS have transformed lives and careers through her proprietary Rock On Success Coaching System and Mastermind. It sparked global keynote talks, coaching and she's now authored two books as an expert in helping folks figure out why they rock...and how they can tell their story to can serve the world in a bigger way.

Whether she helps 1:1, in group coaching or from the stage, Pat's clients gain confidence, leadership effectiveness, career fulfillment and a rock-solid future. Pat is a fierce advocate for strength-based culture, virtual teams, women’s leadership, diversity and inclusion at organizations including Novartis, KPMG, Konica Minolta and Bank of America. Her message impacts worldwide audiences as a top LinkedIn Career Coach and SHRM Preferred Provider. A passion is driving business through golf: Pat serves as a global brand ambassador for the LPGA #Inviteher initiative, and as a board member of several golf and health charities.

Pat juggles life in the "sandwich generation," quarterbacking work, marriage, aging parents, 2 college students and a rescue puppy, Bella. She lives a laptop lifestyle, working remotely from NJ and Myrtle Beach, SC.

Pat says, "Not only is my glass half full, but I'm grateful for the glass every day. Have fun and embrace these secrets that for sure can change the rest of your life!"

100 Episodes

I want to take a moment and acknowledge a milestone. This is episode 100 of the podcast. It's a big number and it took a long time to get hear. I hope you continue to find value for 100 more episodes and beyond.

If you've found the show has helped you become more effective, I'd love hear from you. Email me at [e-mail], or post a comment below.

Links

Pat's website

http://Rockonsuccess.com

Rock on Success Academy

http://rockonsuccess.com/academy

Pat on Twitter

http://twitter.com/rockonsuccess

Pat on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patroque/

Pat's Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/rockonsuccess

Pat on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXaVVJxn2fg8agTPa3uajLw

Stromies on Strokecast

http://strokecast.com/stromies

#InviteHer

https://twitter.com/hashtag/inviteher

Call To Action

• Why do you rock? Let us know in the comments below.
• Check out Pat's site and the links above.
• Prepare a post-speaking scorecard for your audience to complete.
• Don't get best… get better.

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