The Speaking Club: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking

Mar 21 2018 41 mins 5

How do you find the fortitude, determination and resilience to keep going in the face of adversity? How do you show your vulnerability in a way that inspires others and builds your credibility? Harriet Waley-Cohen has transitioned from addict to entrepreneur, from unhappily married wife to successful single mum…overcoming even more struggles along the way. Today, she speaks to young people in order for them to avoid some of the bear traps we can fall into, and also to adults who haven’t been able to do so.

On this show Harriet shares how she uses vulnerability in her speaking and coaching, to help others beat their own demons, and grow her business.

What you’ll learn

How you can use speaking to get coaching clients
Why your story can help you stand out from the crowd
How you can use vulnerability as a tool for connecting with your audience
Why using the same language your audience would use to describe their problem is key to making you and your content relatable
Why it’s important to take risks as a speaker and stay on the edge of your comfort zone in order to grow and develop your craft
How you can position audience interaction to build on stories and embed tools
Why humour and playfulness can help your audience connect with your message
How we should question the negative thoughts we have about ourselves
Why it’s important to solicit feedback, develop and evolve your message to stay confident and relevant as a speaker
The things speakers should put in place around them to stay resilient
Why it’s important to use social media, strategically, intentionally, and for the right reasons
How sharing your view and opinions, even if they’re polarising, is better than being boring
Why you must acknowledge if something unexpected happens when you’re speaking so that the audience can move on
Why really understanding what your audience wants and needs is the key to becoming a great speaker