Let 'Em Speak
Christine Clapp, David Henderson, and Bjørn Stillion Southard
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09/07/20 • 36 min
Lisa Richard is a communication skills coach with Spoken with Authority and English as a second language teacher. By listening to this conversation with Lisa, you’ll learn about:
Coaching from a love of language - English as a second language training in other countries - The problematic concept of “accent modification.”
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08/17/20 • 37 min
Lynne Adrine has more than 30 years of experience as a broadcast journalist and senior producer with multiple television network, including CNN, PBS Newshour, NBC News, CBS News and ABC News. In addition to presentation skills coaching for Spoken with Authority, she also serves as the director of a graduate program in broadcast and digital journalism for the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. Lynne has a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Boston University, and went on to graduate work in Broadcast Journalism at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
By listening to this conversation with Lynne, you’ll learn about:
Gender, race, diversity, inclusion in U.S. newsrooms - How to directly confront bigotry in the workplace - Race and professional appearance - Spoiler alert: It’s offensive to touch the hair and / or heads of black people
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S03E07 David Henderson on media interviews, being a legal commentator, and authenticity
Let 'Em Speak
11/08/21 • 44 min
David Henderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-henderson-89049124 a presentation skills expert at Spoken with Authority and Let 'Em Speak Podcast collaborator, has more than two decades of experience in high-profile communication-based roles, including 20 years as a trial attorney during which he tried over 70 jury cases to a verdict. Previously, he served as an associate at Vinson & Elkins, LLP, and as a prosecutor in the Special Crimes Division of the Bexar County’s District Attorney’s office. Currently, he serves as a civil rights attorney at Ellwanger Law PLLC, and a workshop facilitator and coach at Spoken with Authority.
David joined Toastmasters International in 2007, and in 2010 he was named World Champion of Public Speaking in a competition of more than 30,000 elite speakers from 113 countries. He has been featured on CNN and MSNBC providing legal analyses of high-profile cases involving police shootings. David holds a B.A. from the University of Texas, and a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law.
By listening to this conversation with David, you’ll learn about:
The importance of representation in the media - The practical details of landing and giving media interviews - Staying true to your beliefs - Using the Sandwich Structure Method for interview preparation - Sharing your expertise - Getting honest feedback from a trusted friend
Twitter: @OakCliffLawyer More on the “Sandwich Structure:”
https://spokenwithauthority.com/sandwich-presentation-structure-method/
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S1 E1: About the creators of Let ‘Em Speak
Let 'Em Speak
07/28/20 • 11 min
Let ‘Em Speak is co-created by David Henderson, Christine Clapp, and Bjørn Stillion Southard. This episode explores their backgrounds and the perspectives they bring to the podcast project.
David Henderson is an attorney fighting to end systemic injustice. He is a former prosecutor turned civil rights lawyer at Ellwanger Law PLLC. David, who identifies as an African American male, is also a Toastmasters World Champion of public speaking.
Christine Clapp is the president of Spoken with Authority, a Washington, D.C.-based consultancy founded in 2008 that elevates the presence and expands the influence of professionals, and promotes inclusion in their organizations. Christine, who identifies as a white female, has co-authored two books on public speaking with Bjørn Stillion Southard.
Bjørn Stillion Southard is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies and Director of Debate at the University of Georgia. Bjørn, who identifies as a white male, is also a presentation coach and workshop facilitator at Spoken with Authority.
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S1 E0: About Let ‘Em Speak
Let 'Em Speak
07/28/20 • 13 min
Let ‘Em Speak is podcast about the risks and rewards of real talk by real people in the real world. By interviewing a diverse range of guests, the creators hope to have conversations that:
Raise awareness of challenges that members of underrepresented groups face in communication - Explore how authentic members of historically underrepresented groups can be in professional settings - Question the “standards” of public speaking and make them more inclusive - Amplify voices of speakers who have broken down barriers and use their experiences to inspire others - Listen to and share strategies and practices that work for different speakers - Train audience members to be open to a diverse range of speakers and speaking styles - Promote anti-racism and fight bigotry, especially as it relates to communication and public speaking
This podcast aims to grapple with the complex dynamics of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the spaces of communication, presentation skills, and public speaking; there will not be easy answers. The creators believe it is better to engage at the risk of getting things wrong than to ignore prejudice, bigotry, and systems of oppression in the status quo. They aspire to Maya Angelou’s noteworthy quotation, "I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better."
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10/05/20 • 43 min
For more than 20 years, Dr. Jean Miller has served as a full-time faculty member at The George Washington University, where she teaches courses in public speaking, leadership, intercultural communication, and rhetorical theory and criticism. In addition to presentation skills coaching and workshop facilitation for Spoken with Authority, she has also spent over 25 years as a presentation skills instructor for the Capital Speakers Class, a private public speaking course for women, and as consultant to the Capital Speakers Club of Washington, D.C. Inc., a nonprofit organization that promotes understanding through effective communication. Jean has a doctorate and master’s degree in communication from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a bachelor’s degree in speech communication from Towson University.
By listening to this conversation with Jean, you’ll learn about:
How trends of women in public speaking have changed in the last 30 years - How to be non-threatening from a position of strength - The role of smiling in likability and credibility - Women being ideally situated to teach, coach, advocate, and empower
S1 E3: Brian Williams on race, trauma, and humanity
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08/31/20 • 43 min
Dr. Brian Williams led the trauma team that treated police officers ambushed by a sniper on July 7, 2016 - the largest loss of life for US law enforcement since 9/11. At a press conference days later, his heartfelt comments about the tragedy touched thousands, and Huffington Post named it one of the most memorable television moments of 2016.
Dr. Williams now serves an Associate Professor of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at the University of Chicago. In addition to his role as an academic surgeon, he is a keynote speaker, a guest opinion writer featured in the Chicago Tribune and Dallas Morning News, a social commentator on television and radio, and host of a podcast titled Race, Violence & Medicine.
By listening to this conversation with Brian, you’ll learn about:
Communication in traumatic situations - Race and fitting in, specifically in the military and the medical profession - Service to humanity - Deciding to speak up
03/29/21 • 60 min
Mark Brown (www.markbrownspeaks.com) won Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking in 1995, defeating more than 20,000 contestants from 14 countries. Since then, he has delivered over 3,500 presentations to over 1.7 million people, on 5 continents. He is also a National Speakers Association Certified Speaking Professional. Mark has been featured in the New York Times, Men’s Health, on CNN Headline News, and even had his own PBS Special, ‘Words Count – with Mark Brown,’ which was nominated for an Emmy Award. He is the co-author of the book The Speaker’s Edge, and co-host of the weekly Unforgettable Presentations Podcast. Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Mark Brown immigrated to the United States at the age of 18 with only $40 in his pocket and a dream for a better life. He now lives in Lizella, GA, USA, with Andrea, his wife of more than 35 years.
By listening to this conversation with Mark, you’ll learn about:
Speaking with composure without losing your individual identity
The diversity among winners of the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking
Using your accent as an asset
Speaking truth with dignity
Having a positive impact on the world through communication
Being aware of discrimination in communication without becoming bitter
03/22/21 • 49 min
Annie McKay (www.linkedin.com/in/annie-mckay-ks), previously the president and CEO of Kansas Action for Children, now serves in an independent supporting role to organizations and networks seeking to center equity and inclusion in their internal operations as they pursue strengthening their commitments to racial justice. Before stepping down as KAC’s leader to pursue their purpose and passion for anti-racism, Annie was the executive director of the Kansas Center for Economic Growth and a former Rockwood Leadership Fellow, Sunflower Foundation Advocacy Fellow, University of Kansas Women of Distinction honoree, and KHSA Kansas Children’s Champion.
By listening to this conversation with Annie, you’ll learn about:
What gender queer and gender non-binary means - The importance of correct pronoun use - Who should carry the burden and do the labor of explaining pronouns - Virtue signaling and operationalizing values - Anti-black racism and colonialism as the root of injustice and liberation for all marginalized people - Spoiler alert: Virtual trust falls are a really bad idea
Twitter: @amckayks
10/19/20 • 48 min
Josephine Thinwa is a physician scientist at UT Southwestern in Dallas in the field of infectious diseases. She completed her MD/PhD degree in 2015 at UT Health San Antonio and joined UT Southwestern for Internal Medicine residency and Infectious Diseases fellowship as part of the Physician Scientist Training Program. She completed her residency and then Infectious Diseases fellowship in July 2019.
During her infectious disease training, she became very interested in treating HIV/AIDS patients who are prone to severe viral brain infections. To this end, she is studying in the lab how our bodies fight viruses that infect the brain, hoping to develop new treatments. She has several publications in both clinical and scientific journals and has presented her research at numerous regional and national meetings where she received recognition for best poster awards. In 2018, she was featured on the main webpage of the Infectious Disease Society of America website as a member spotlight for her accomplishments thus far. Her goal is to have her own lab within the next few years and continue doing research that impacts patients while maintaining her clinical practice.
By listening to this conversation with Josephine, you’ll learn about:
Being a black woman and a “double doctor” - Women and surnames - Redirecting presentations from hostile audience members - Addressing insecurities when communicating
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FAQ
How many episodes does Let 'Em Speak have?
Let 'Em Speak currently has 27 episodes available.
What topics does Let 'Em Speak cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Let 'Em Speak?
The episode title 'S1 E0: About Let ‘Em Speak' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Let 'Em Speak?
The average episode length on Let 'Em Speak is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of Let 'Em Speak released?
Episodes of Let 'Em Speak are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Let 'Em Speak?
The first episode of Let 'Em Speak was released on Jul 28, 2020.
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