80: Leah Tharin - The Art and Pain of Public Speaking

Vincent Pierri interviews me (Leah Tharin) about my journey into public speaking, particularly within the tech industry. How I found a platform, overcame stage fright, and built confidence. How does it feel to speak to different audience sizes?

How do you train this muscle? And where do memes fit into our dry tech industry? Why is building a brand such a painful experience due to the needed consistency,

Interview conducted by Vincent Pierri 🙏 (Public Speaking Voice Coach), who offered his time to generously donate his time to turn me into a guest for once about a topic I don’t specifically talk about.

Takeaways

• Different audience sizes require different speaking strategies.
• Feedback loops are essential for improving public speaking skills.
• Humor can be a powerful tool in public speaking.
• Consistency is key in building an online presence.
• Having a unique point of view is essential for engagement.
• Rising recognition can lead to a more isolated experience.

Sound Bites

• "Public speaking is not just in the public."
• "You should not be a senior leader if you cannot speak well."

Chapters

02:45 The Journey into Public Speaking

09:11 The Importance of Content and Delivery

12:00 Navigating Different Audience Sizes

14:53 The Role of Feedback in Public Speaking

18:10 The ROI of Public Speaking for Tech Leaders

20:52 Crafting Effective Presentations

26:52 Gary: The Memorable Character from Sales

29:50 Preparing for Talks and Finding Your Voice

38:14 The Value of Podcasting

42:02 Navigating LinkedIn for Audience Building

47:01 The Pain of Personal Branding

51:49 The Journey of a D-List Celebrity

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