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Speaking Sessions - The Pursuit of Purpose through Public Speaking with Dr. Alex Ellis

The Pursuit of Purpose through Public Speaking with Dr. Alex Ellis

Speaking Sessions

08/30/23 • 42 min

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In today’s episode, we traverse the inspiring narrative of Dr. Alex Ellis, a remarkable author and speaker who has transformed his passion into a tool for empowering thousands of young men. His journey from an engineer to a beacon of guidance and his impeccable sense of style unfurl a panorama of insights that will surely leave you awe-inspired. With Dr. Ellis's globally recognized Tied to Greatness nonprofit, we explore the power of mentorship and its life-altering impact, unraveling the essence of social responsibility, one conversation at a time.
Dive into the world of communication with Dr. Ellis. Discover how refining your skills can boost your career and leadership. Dr. Ellis guides us on audience targeting and compelling positioning, stressing the power of listening. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on transformative expression.
As we delve deeper into the conversation, Dr. Ellis initiates an intriguing exploration of public speaking. Through his Speak Up program, we debunk common myths, address fears, and share practical tips for delivering compelling speeches. From readiness to outlining, we explore the essentials for mastering speaking. Embrace your unique voice, prepare, and chase your purpose for ultimate growth. Elevate yourself with insights to soar higher!
NOTABLE QUOTES
"Purpose leaves clues. Now that I have fully embraced this call to speak, I see breadcrumbs throughout my life like a trail leading me to ultimately what I do professionally and I love it." – Dr. Alex
"If you want to improve your life, improve your ability to communicate." – Dr. Alex
"There is a niche for whatever you’re passionate about." – Dr. Alex
"If you’re topic or subject matter doesn’t move you, it won’t move your audience. So find something that matters to you, the message that you believe the world needs to hear and that you’re assigned to deliver." – Dr. Alex
"The more I’ve communicated, the better I’ve got at listening." – Philip
“Working your network. Is there anyone that I know that is in some way connected to a potential opportunity." – Dr. Alex
"Every free gig doesn’t mean you walk away with no benefits from it. You might not get paid, but you can get photos, you can get quality video footage." – Dr. Alex
"I believe that you do the world a disservice when you silence your voice, and it’s time for you to speak up." – Dr. Alex
"You prepare your speech. You time it to make sure you’re within the time parameters that have been established. And you practice, practice, practice." – Dr. Alex
"[Speaking] is like a GPS, if you don’t put an end destination or where you’re trying to go, you’re just going and you never know if you’re going to get there." – Philip
"It’s important for the goal to simply be to add value." – Dr. Alex
"There is a tribe of people that are anxiously awaiting for you. Find those people that rock with you. Find those people and serve them—and serve them well. Your tribe might be small, but they are still worthy of your best." – Dr. Alex
"When you’re faithful in small opportunities, I believe God opens up the floodgates and can trust you with bigger opportunities." – Dr. Alex
"It’s all about levels, and you had to start showing that you can do this and you eventually build up to those big stages." – Philip
"Find and pursue your purpose." – Dr. Alex
RESOURCES
Dr. Alex
Website: https://www.dralexellis.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexellis/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dralexellis/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.o.ellis
Philip
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsession

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08/30/23 • 42 min

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Speaking Sessions - The Pursuit of Purpose through Public Speaking with Dr. Alex Ellis

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Philip Sessions

What's going on , guys ? Welcome back to another episode of the speaking sessions podcast . I'm your host , philip sessions , and we've got dr Alex Ellis here . He is an award-winning author , speaker and connoisseur of style . Dr Ellis is turning heads across the nation through his inspirational message and well-dressed stature . He has been featured on CNN , black enterprises , ou

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