Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

353: The Secret to Mastering High-Stakes Communication from Media Events to the Boardroom

Jan 8, 2025
In this engaging discussion with Tracey Peppers, a media expert and life coach, listeners discover the crucial mindset shifts needed for high-stakes communication. Tracey shares how to turn anxiety into authentic presence, emphasizing the power of emotional storytelling to connect with audiences. She provides practical techniques to conquer self-doubt, harness sensory engagement, and transform self-criticism into strategic clarity. This conversation is a treasure trove for those looking to elevate their executive presence and communicate with confidence.
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INSIGHT

Presence is Key

  • The key to confident interviewing and speaking is presence, being in the moment.
  • The biggest issue executives face is not lack of knowledge but anxiety about perception, hindering their presence.
INSIGHT

Source of Executive Anxiety

  • Executive anxiety stems from concerns about perception, not lack of expertise.
  • This "level one thinking" is a self-protection mechanism, hindering effective communication.
ADVICE

Overcoming Level One Thinking

  • To move past anxiety, become aware of your internal critic, then engage your senses.
  • Focus on external stimuli to quiet the internal critic and achieve presence.
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