Join Juanita Wheeler, founder of Full & Frank and Executive Director of TEDxBrisbane, as she shares her expertise in impactful public speaking. Discover how to conquer the fear of speaking, particularly as a non-native English speaker, by practicing strategic pauses and simplifying your message. Juanita emphasizes the three-act structure: identifying a problem, offering a solution, and showcasing positive outcomes. She believes that everyone has valuable ideas worth sharing, encouraging listeners to silence their self-doubt and just start speaking!
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Introvert Turned Presentation Coach
Juanita started as a ‘screaming introvert’ who preferred writing over speaking.
She learned persuasion research, practiced herself, then taught others after seeing results.
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Why Speaking Beats Only Writing
Public speaking is no longer optional for career progress and championing ideas.
Your ideas need a human champion in person because written proposals alone often fail.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Silence Self-Doubt And Practice
Tell self-doubt it doesn’t get a vote and push past imposter thoughts.
Prepare smartly, learn from experts, and practice repeatedly like any other skill.
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You can conquer your fear of public speaking in English! This episode reveals why this crucial professional skill is no longer optional, especially for non-native speakers. Learn strategies for strategic preparation, overcoming anxiety, and structuring your ideas to persuade any audience and champion your business ideas effectively.
Meet Our Guest:Juanita Wheeler, founder of Full & Frank and Executive Director of TEDxBrisbane, is an expert who helps professionals deliver high-impact presentations. Her empowering advice: "Just start. Don't wait. Just start. The sooner you start, the sooner you become brilliant."
Top Takeaways:
For non-native speakers, slowing down and strategic pausing significantly improves clarity and audience comprehension.
Overcome public speaking fear by silencing self-doubt; your ideas are worth sharing.
Public speaking is crucial for career progression; written communication alone isn't enough.
Structure your message into three acts: problem, solution, and the audience's "happily ever after."
Vocabulary Corner:
Champion an idea/cause: To strongly support, advocate for, or defend an idea, product, or cause.
Example: As a marketing professional, it’s essential to champion your new product to potential clients.
Imposter phenomena: A psychological pattern where individuals doubt their accomplishments and fear being exposed as a "fraud."
Example: Many professionals experience imposter phenomena, feeling they're not knowledgeable enough, especially when presenting.
Strategic objective: A clear, specific goal an individual or organization aims to achieve, often used in business planning.
Example: Before any presentation, identify your strategic objective: what do you want your audience to say "yes" to?
Pacing and cadence: The speed and rhythm of your speech; how quickly or slowly you talk, and the flow of your words.
Example: For non-native English speakers, mastering pacing and cadence with strategic pauses can significantly improve clarity.
Flapping your gums: (Informal idiom) Talking a lot without saying anything meaningful or achieving a purpose.
Example: Without a clear strategic objective, you might just be flapping your gums instead of truly persuading your audience.
Helpful Links & Tools:
Full & Frank: Juanita Wheeler’s company offering online courses and coaching for high-impact presentations. https://fullandfrank.com
Juanita Wheeler on LinkedIn: Connect with Juanita and find valuable insights on public speaking. https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanitawheeler
Juanita's Linktree: Access free guides on public speaking, growing your business, and other resources. https://linktr.ee/fullandfrank
"10 things I wish I had known a little sooner" article: An article based on Juanita's International Women's Day keynote address. https://fullandfrank.com/international-womens-day-2021/
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