Speaking Of Speaking

Emerging from my cocoon of shyness, I found my voice in the clatter and chaos of the food service world, a tale not unlike that of Catarina Rando, our episode's guiding star. Catarina's metamorphosis from a reserved cafe owner to a powerhouse in the realm of public speaking is a testament to the strength we harness when we truly connect and communicate with confidence. Throughout our conversation, she lays bare her convictions on creating relationships that prioritize rapport over revenue and imparts the audacious 'girlfriend strategy' for sales and networking, a refreshing take that envelopes you in its potential for business and personal growth.We then set sail into the vibrant currents of live speaking and the unique challenges it presents without the crutch of PowerPoint slides, where Catarina and I share our proclivities for the tangible touch of flip charts that invite an audience's hands into the mix. Whether on the deck of a cruise ship or within the nurturing walls of a retre