# Ep 113 Connect Authentically and Influence Effectively with Lauren Deal Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/mental-selling-the-sales-performance-podcast-9483/ep-113-connect-authentically-and-influence-effectively-with-lauren-deal Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/mental-selling-the-sales-performance-podcast-9483/ep-113-connect-authentically-and-influence-effectively-with-lauren-deal.md Podcast: [Mental Selling: The Sales Performance Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mental-selling-the-sales-performance-podcast-9483) Published: 2025-07-10T09:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c3c8979 Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/7c3c8979/823a25b9.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mental-selling-the-sales-performance-podcast-9483/episodes/ep-113-connect-authentically-and-influence-effectively-with-lauren-deal Duration seconds: 1777 ## Resource Connecting with others through a screen isn't easy, but it’s now essential. Lauren Deal , former live TV host and current facilitator at Integrity Solutions, shares how her background in broadcasting shaped the way she builds trust quickly, stays grounded under pressure, and brings energy to every conversation. She explains how sales professionals can adapt the same mindset to connect more deeply with customers and lead with presence. From storytelling with emotional stakes to managing impostor syndrome in real time, Lauren breaks down what it takes to build meaningful relationships in high-stakes conversations. She also shares practical ways to improve your virtual presence, reset your mindset before a big call, and deliver your message with confidence. In this episode, you’ll learn: Confidence on Camera: How to show up as yourself and speak with purpose. Storytelling That Connects: Ways to frame your message so it resonates and sticks. Emotional Intelligence in Action: Tips for reading the room and adjusting with intention. Virtual Presence: Simple changes to build stronger connection through the screen. Resources: Lauren Deal’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tvhostlaurendeal/ Lauren Deal’s website: https://www.masterymediatraining.com/ Learn more about Integrity Solutions: www.integritysolutions.com/ Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Meet Lauren Deal (02:53) From kindergarten classroom to live TV (05:00) Storytelling tips that make messages stick (07:10) Why emotion drives customer decisions (09:48) Performing under pressure without losing authenticity (11:27) How emotional intelligence shapes sales success (15:53) Building confidence before high-stakes conversations (21:54) Virtual presence mistakes that break connection ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mental-selling-the-sales-performance-podcast-9483/episodes/ep-113-connect-authentically-and-influence-effectively-with-lauren-deal/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/mental-selling-the-sales-performance-podcast-9483/ep-113-connect-authentically-and-influence-effectively-with-lauren-deal.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.