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Lynn Smith
Former national news anchor for NBC News, MSNBC, and CNN Headline News who now coaches Fortune 500 executives and leaders on executive communication, presence, and overcoming the inner critic (the 'brain bully').
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Nov 12, 2025
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601: Former CNN and NBC News Anchor Lynn Smith on Building Authentic Presence and Excellent Communication
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Lynn Smith, a former national news anchor for NBC and CNN, now coaches Fortune 500 leaders on executive communication. She redefines public speaking as an internal skill rather than just performance, tackling the 'brain bully'—that harsh inner critic. Lynn shares her journey from freezing on stage to embracing resilience, showing that audiences value authenticity over perfection. She emphasizes the importance of intentional structure over rigid scripts and provides actionable tools for overcoming mental obstacles, managing energy, and enhancing communication skills.
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