Habits and Hustle Lisa Nichols: How to Go From Terrified of Speaking to Magnetically Captivating Any Room
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Aug 26, 2025 
Lisa Nichols, a transformational speaker and New York Times bestselling author, shares her journey from public speaking anxiety to captivating audiences worldwide. She emphasizes that anyone can be a powerful speaker and introduces her unique 'scooping' technique, which makes audiences relate to personal stories. The discussion dives into the four types of speakers, the critical balance between information and inspiration, and how vulnerability can enhance storytelling. Lisa also reveals how she overcame significant business challenges, including a $5 million fraud incident.
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Information Isn’t Enough
- Information alone doesn't move people; it's educational but not inspiring.
- Lisa Nichols says you must wrap information in experience to truly impact an audience.
Pick Your Speaker Type
- Identify which of four speaker types you are: informational, motivational, inspirational, or transformational.
- Use that awareness to shape your delivery and move people deliberately.
Show Them Themselves
- Let audiences see themselves in you by using techniques that communicate feelings, not just facts.
- Prioritize connection over credentials in today’s influence economy.
