393: Maximizing Your Networking Potential- with Eleni Kelakos

Social Capital

Meet Eleni Kelakos

Eleni Kelakos, The Speaker Whisperer® , is a presence and presentation expert, and the President of the Eleni Group, established in 2003. She uses performance techniques learned over twenty years as a professional actress and award-winning, nationally touring, singer/songwriter to help speakers and business leaders across the globe present with more authenticity, confidence and impact.

When she’s not coaching individuals or facilitating trainings at companies like General Motors, Allstate, Little Caesar’s Pizza, and Kubota Tractors, Eleni practices what she preaches, firing up hearts and minds with her signature keynote presentations at conferences nationwide.

A double major in Theatre and Semiotics from Brown University, Eleni is a past president of the National Speakers Association of Michigan. She’s sung the national anthem at Shea Stadium for three (winning!) Mets games, and has produced four acclaimed CDs of her original songs. Eleni is the author of two books, “Touch the Sky: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Truth, Make Your Mark” (which was a gold medal winner of the 2014 Global e-Book Awards) and her “Claim the Stage! A Woman’s Guide to Speaking Up, Standing Out, and Taking Leadership” was a 2021 #1 Amazon Bestseller. She lives happily with her husband, and two constantly shedding cats, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Highlights

00:00 Welcome to the Social Capital Podcast

01:21 Introducing Today's Guest: Eleni Kelakos

02:09 Marketing Tools and Strategies for Success

04:59 The Power of Networking and Building Relationships

11:47 Personal and Professional Growth Advice

13:44 The Journey of a Podcast Host

17:30 Final Words of Wisdom and How to Connect

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Go to www.theelenigroup.com and sign up on the home page for a free e-book “5 Ways to Minimize Stage Fright, Amp Up Your Presence and Wow Any Audience.”