Jul 24, 2019
Lynda Jackson is a world renowned speaking coach, and has had
a hand in transforming the speaking ability of Prime Ministers,
Actors and Executives. Lynda says leaders need to communicate more
effectively, and shares examples of clients overcoming their fear
of public speaking, and the importance of connecting with the
audience. She also discusses how her clients get over anxiety, what
makes a talk memorable, and why preparation is
critical.
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Key Takeaways
[4:07] Communication is one of
the most important aspects of being a great leader. In order to
lead, one must be able to connect with their followers, and
properly convey their message.
[6:56] Three examples that Lynda
gives for great speakers to study: Mary Robinson, Steve Jobs, and
Nelson Mandela.
[8:10] Even more than worrying
about if we are authentic in public speaking, we should focus more
on the goal of the talk and how the audience can connect with us
and get our message.
[12:02] Great speakers make it
about the audience more than they make it about themselves. They
are focused on the audience and how they can transfer the
information inside their head to benefit, help, teach or inspire
those listening.
[13:31] Public speaking can be a
large room, or it can also be just a sales call or pitch meeting.
It is a different way of speaking than a conversation, and Lynda
works with her clients to make sure they are able to connect with
the client.
[19:23] Our speech patterns now
reflect our ultra sensitive environment and desire to seek approval
from others. One example is up talk, where statements have a rising
intonation at the end as though you are asking a
question.
[19:23] Approval is different
than respect. Great leaders know their self worth and are secure in
their own value, and it translates into how they
communicate.
[22:58] Every word matters. Be
succinct.
[25:02] It’s fine to share your
story, but make it for the benefit of your
audience.
[29:36] Preparation is key.
Before each talk Lynda encourages her clients to prepare an outline
and list three major points to talk about, as well as the goal they
want out of the event or meeting.
[36:43] Storytelling can be
powerful, but it is just one piece of the puzzle.
[40:41] Public speakers have the
opportunity to inspire the audience, or to strike a chord of
emotion.
[41:52] Everybody has a story to
tell, and it’s important to share that story for the sake of the
audience rather than for yourself.
[42:02] You don’t have to be a
stand up comedian, or joke writer to make people laugh and feel
humor during your public speaking.
Quotable Quotes
- “Every performance should have a
goal.”
- “If a
leader does not communicate well, how do they
lead?
- “When
you are a great public speaker you can not afford to be beholden to
the approval of your audience.”
- “The
less word spoken the more words remembered.”
- “We
earn respect from the audience.”
- “If
we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound
ourselves.” - Thomas Edison
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