Episode 161: The Power of a Retreat for Speakers

Oct 9, 2023

Subscribe to the podcast
 

Do you feel like you pour out so much for others but rarely take the time to fill yourself up? Have you ever considered going on a retreat? Retreats are a powerful resource for individuals in creative fields, but especially for Christian speakers!  Whether you take a few hours, a day or two, or an entire week, a retreat will refresh and rejuvenate your mind, heart, and soul.

In today’s episode, I’ll share my own experiences with retreats and why they have become a crucial part of my journey as a speaker. Learn the four things that make a retreat powerful and discover the benefits of recharging and leaning into your relationship with God and others. Listen to discover the transformative impact of taking time away to focus on yourself and your growth as a speaker!
 
Topics Covered:

  • The power of retreats
  • Difficulty in spending money on oneself
  • Importance of self-care for speakers
  • Retreats as a way to refresh
  • Spending time with God
  • Connecting with nature on retreats
  • Setting goals during retreats
  • Creativity and inspiration on retreats
  • Building genuine relationships on retreats
  • Retreats for speakers in the network
  • Hosting a retreat in February
  • Sharing retreat experiences
  • Encouraging others to go on retreats

I am so passionate about the power of retreats that I’m hosting a retreat for people who are in my Speakers Network (those who have finished the Activate course can join the network upon completion.)  We’ll be exploring the main points of this episode at the retreat, so stay tuned for the retreat’s exact dates in February.  You can keep on top of the retreat and all the happenings with me by signing up for my email list here, or by joining the Take the Stage Speakers Facebook group.
 
Links & Mentioned Resources:
Take the Stage Speakers Facebook Group
Join Mary’s email list!
 
Connect with Mary
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook

Thanks for joining us on the Take the Stage podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review and Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help us reach even more speakers like you.

Related Episodes

Episode 168: What Is Your Message?

Episode 168: What Is Your Message?

Nov 27, 2023

  The next four episodes are what I'm calling "5 Minutes with Mary." These episodes will be short and sweet - you are still getting those nuggets of wisdom while enjoying the holiday season! Do you want to find your message and make a powerful impact when you speak?...

Episode 167: How to Tell Someone You’re a Speaker

Episode 167: How to Tell Someone You’re a Speaker

Nov 20, 2023

Do you struggle to confidently articulate what you do as a speaker? Maybe you stumble over your words when someone asks, "So, what do you do?" If so, don't worry, I've got you! Today, we will dive into crafting a persuasive pitch story that will captivate our audience...

0 Comments