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Want to up-level your speaking? Start speaking out of the box. This week, I explored the topic with Bobbie Carlton, Innovation Women; John Chen, Engaging Virtual Meetings; and Shelley Goldstein, Remarkable Speaking, on GoalChatLive. The trio shared what they love about speaking and what stops people from getting on stages, as well as tips, strategies, and inspiring examples.
What is Speaking Out of the Box
- John: Technology plus technique
- Shelley: Finding opportunities and seizing them; you do not need permission to speak
- Bobbie: Doing something unexpected, rather than what the audience anticipates you will do. Be surprising, counter-intuitive, while still addressing the topic
What Is Your Counter-Intuitive Pattern Interrupt
- Bobbie: “I am not here to train you in public speaking; I’m here to get you on stages”
- John: “Turn on the damn camera. I help create virtual meetings that don’t suck”
- Shelley: The long pause
Speaking Out of the Box #GoalChatLive
Goals
- Bobbie: Come up with something counter-intuitive you can do during your talk. Ask people what they need and what they expect, and then find a way to surprise them
- John: Find a place to speak, record it, and send it to John; he will give you feedback. Ask others for feedback after you speak; Talkadot is a great resource for that
- Shelley: If you are feeling nervous about speaking, have a conversation. It can be with a neighbor, service provider, anyone. Take baby steps
Final Thoughts
- John: Everyone has a topic to speak about; if you don’t know what that is, take the time to figure it out!
- Shelley: Be yourself
- Bobbie: Speaking out of the box also applies to all different stages
Links
- Learn more about Bobbie Carlton and Innovation Women and sign up for the Innovation Women Newsletter
- Check out John Chen and Engaging Virtual Meetings
- Learn more about Shelley Goldstein and explore her speaker resources
- Connect with Bobbie Carlton, John Chen, and Shelley Goldstein on LinkedIn
- Watch our #GoalChatLive on Virtual Meetings and Speaking & Accessibility
- Check out the trailer for my new podcast: Taste Buds with Deb
- Learn more about Goals with DEB and Deb’s Goal Strategy for Event Attendees
- Get your copy of my latest book, Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals. Then join the Your Goal Guide Facebook group.
What’s your best speaking tip? Please share in the comments.
Next Week
Next week, we are having a LinkedIn LoveFest with Ivonne Riberio, Stan Robinson, and Brynne Tillman. Join us on Monday, February 12, at 4pm PT, for #GoalChatLive.
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