The risks of being a great speaker.

Angie Flynn-McIver

Angie Flynn-McIver

For several years, I sent out a blog to readers a few times a week. These posts gave pointers about how to practice, shared relevant stories, and provided a way for people to connect with my coaching approach. In 2022, I wrote my book, Before You Say Anything, which brought many of these ideas together in one place. The blog posts have continued to resonate with clients and readers, and they're useful as a quick reminder, so I'm including them here!

There are risks in being a great speaker. The standard for what we generally see is so low that we have accepted mediocre-to-poor speakers and presenters as the norm.

 

What will happen if you raise the bar? What happens when you are excellent?

 

You’ll stand out. You won’t blend into the background. People will remember you and your message. You’ll be asked to present more often. Your leadership will be visible in a new way.

 

This is a real question: is that visibility, that excellence, something you want?

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