Mindset

Embracing the Public Speaking Journey

Chris Do's Pro Call on public speaking offers insights, personal experiences, and practical advice for people looking to improve their communication skills and advance their careers/business and/or professional development.

Quick Recap

Becoming a confident and effective public speaker is a journey, not a destination. Every presentation, whether it's a success or a learning experience, contributes to your growth as a communicator.

Chris Do's story serves as an inspiring example of how facing your fears and consistently putting yourself out there can lead to remarkable personal and professional growth. His journey from a nervous student to a respected industry speaker demonstrates that with dedication and the right mindset, anyone can develop the skill of public speaking.

As you move forward, embrace each opportunity to speak as a chance to learn and improve. Remember that even experienced speakers like Chris still face moments of self-doubt, but it's the ability to push through these challenges that defines successful communicators.

Lastly, keep in mind that your unique perspective and experiences are valuable. Your voice matters, and by developing your public speaking skills, you're not just advancing your own career – you're also contributing to your industry and potentially inspiring others to share their voices as well.

Take the insights and strategies shared in this Pro Call and apply them to your own public speaking journey. With time, practice, and persistence, you too can transform from someone who fears public speaking into a confident, impactful communicator who can inspire and influence others through the power of your words.

Key Takeaways

The Power of Persistence
Long-term benefits of developing public speaking skills

Chris's journey from a nervous, self-doubting speaker to a sought-after presenter underscores the transformative power of persistence. His story demonstrates that with consistent effort and a willingness to learn from experiences, anyone can significantly improve their public speaking abilities and reap professional rewards.

Action Steps:
1. Commit to a long-term plan for improving your public speaking skills
2. Set incremental goals and celebrate small victories along the way
3. Keep a journal to track your progress and reflections on each speaking experience

Authenticity and Personal Style
Developing a unique and genuine speaking approach

Throughout the call, Chris emphasizes the importance of finding and nurturing your authentic voice as a speaker. Rather than trying to emulate others, focus on leveraging your personal strengths, experiences, and natural communication style to create engaging and impactful presentations.

Action Steps:
1. Identify your unique strengths and incorporate them into your speaking style
2. Practice storytelling techniques that feel natural to you
3. Seek feedback from trusted colleagues on how to enhance your authentic presence

Developing a Unique Speaking Style
Leveraging Personal Strengths

Creating a distinctive and authentic presentation approach

Chris emphasizes the importance of developing a speaking style that feels natural and aligns with personal strengths. He suggests using visual cues and storytelling techniques to create engaging presentations that resonate with audiences. This approach allows speakers to differentiate themselves and deliver more impactful talks.

Action Steps:
1. Analyze your most engaging conversations to identify your natural communication style
2. Experiment with different presentation formats (e.g., visual-heavy, story-driven) to find what works best for you
3. Seek feedback from trusted colleagues on your presentation style and adjust accordingly

The Impact of Public Speaking on Career Growth
Opening New Opportunities
How public speaking can accelerate professional development

Chris discusses how his commitment to public speaking has led to numerous career opportunities, including paid speaking engagements and increased visibility in his industry. He emphasizes that public speaking is not just about the immediate presentation but about building a reputation and network over time.

Action Steps:
1. Set specific career goals that could be advanced through public speaking
2. Research speaking opportunities in your industry or field of expertise
3. Develop a signature talk that showcases your unique insights or experiences

Overcoming Technical Challenges
Preparing for the Unexpected

Strategies for handling technical difficulties during presentations

Drawing from his Typecon experience, Chris highlights the importance of being prepared for technical issues. He emphasizes the need for thorough preparation, including having backup plans and being able to deliver content without heavy reliance on slides or notes.

Action Steps:
1. Create a simplified version of your presentation that can be delivered without visual aids
2. Practice your presentation using different devices and in various settings
3. Develop strategies for gracefully handling technical glitches during live presentations

The Psychology of Public Speaking

Managing Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome
Techniques for overcoming negative self-talk and anxiety

Chris shares his ongoing struggle with self-doubt, even as an experienced speaker. He discusses the importance of reframing negative thoughts and focusing on the value you can provide to the audience. This insight helps listeners understand that feelings of inadequacy are common and can be managed.

Action Steps:
1. Develop a pre-speaking ritual to calm nerves and boost confidence
2. Write down and challenge negative self-talk before presentations
3. Focus on your unique perspective and the value you bring to the audience

Continuous Improvement in Public Speaking

Embracing a Growth Mindset
The importance of ongoing learning and development in public speaking

Chris emphasizes that becoming a great public speaker is a journey of continuous improvement. He encourages listeners to view each speaking opportunity as a chance to learn and refine their skills, regardless of the outcome.

Action Steps:
1. Record and review your presentations to identify areas for improvement
2. Seek out constructive feedback from audience members and peers
3. Set specific improvement goals for each new speaking engagement

Building Rapport with the Audience
Creating Connection and Engagement

Topic Area: Techniques for establishing a strong connection with listeners

Chris discusses the importance of building rapport with the audience, even in unfamiliar settings. He suggests ways to make the audience feel comfortable and engaged, such as using relatable stories and interactive elements in presentations.

Action Steps:
1. Arrive early to speaking engagements to interact with audience members before your talk
2. Incorporate audience participation elements into your presentations
3. Use personal anecdotes to create emotional connections with your listeners

By following these insights and action steps, aspiring public speakers can begin to transform their communication skills, overcome their fears, and leverage public speaking as a powerful tool for personal and professional growth. Remember that becoming an effective public speaker is a journey that requires patience, practice, and persistence.

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Wiring Yourself for Wealth

This call focuses on reframing your mindset and priming yourself for success before diving into tactics. By addressing inner blocks and rewiring limiting beliefs first, you create fertile ground for wealth-building strategies to take root.

The Curse of Knowledge
Experts often struggle to relate to beginners' perspectives

Description - Chris opens by acknowledging the "curse of knowledge" - as an expert, he sometimes forgets how overwhelming the basics can feel when you're first starting out. He got feedback that his previous webinar overloaded people by jumping into advanced concepts too quickly. This self-awareness sets the stage for Chris to meet people where they really are - at step zero, before any tactics.

Action Steps:
* Reflect on your own journey and recall what felt most confusing as a beginner
* When teaching others, pause frequently to gauge their understanding  
* Ask yourself "What implicit knowledge am I assuming here?" and fill in those gaps

Cultivating Self-Belief
Overcoming insecurity and self-doubt is crucial groundwork

Through personal stories from his youth, Chris illustrates how feelings of being an outsider, insecurity about his language skills, and generalized self-doubt held him back initially. He paints a vivid picture of that mindset as a counterpoint to where he is now - this juxtaposition underscores just how pivotal an internal belief shift was for his success. The path starts with overcoming those limiting beliefs.

Action Steps:
* Write down your biggest insecurities and doubts holding you back
* For each one, re-frame it as a potential strength (e.g. "I overthink things" -> "I'm thoughtful and deliberate")
* Affirm your reframed strengths daily to build self-belief

Creating an Abundance Mindset
Shifting from a scarcity mentality to an abundance perspective  

Chris shares the pivotal realization that there is enough success and wealth for everyone - it's not a zero-sum game with losers and winners. He contrasts this abundance mindset with his youth, where he bought into scarcity narratives like only the lucky few make it big. Developing an abundance mentality opens your eyes to the opportunities all around rather than perceived obstacles. This inner shift is foundational.

Action Steps:
* Notice when you think in scarcity terms like "there's only so much to go around"
* Counter those thoughts by listing examples of runaway successes that created abundance
* Start a daily gratitude practice to tune into the abundance already in your life

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Highlights:
Transitioning From Content Producer to Strategic Partner:
   - Focus on building trust with clients.
   - Understand clients' goals to provide valuable services.
   - Implement sales strategies by educating clients of the value of your product.
   - Identify and leverage compelling events in your sales approach.
   - Invest in content marketing, such as articles and videos, to attract clients.
   - Ensure online visibility and make products more exciting for clients.
   - Develop the skill of asking probing questions to understand client problems.
   - Relate clients' issues to the buyer's journey for a better understanding.
   - Gauge clients' pain points and their willingness to invest in solutions.
   - Strive to become a strategic advisor by understanding clients' business objectives.
   - Learn about decision-making processes in clients' businesses.
   - Position yourself as a valuable partner by facilitating strategic discussions.

Education vs. Simplicity in Business Success:

   - Assess if there's potential in simplifying your business model.
   - Innovate in teaching or duplicating successful approaches.
   - Reflect on motivations and tactics for financial success.
   - Focus on enhancing services and operations rather than adding complexity.
   - Simplify offers and ensure clear communication within the team.
   - Invest in marketing strategies to stand out in your category.

The greatest creative agencies in the world aren’t the ones awarded in Cannes. They’re the tiny marketing departments that reside in our brains. Their media? Our thoughts. Their target audience? YOU. And wow, do they ever know how to market to you. Trouble is, most of the time that tiny agency in your brain is holding you back, preventing you from realizing your hopes and dreams. How? With nonstop fear-based campaigns that have been in market your entire life – campaigns that YOU keep approving, and believing, over and over.

In this session, you’ll learn to embrace your role as CMO of YOU inc. You’ll learn how to recognize – and visualize the internal marketing messages you’re buying every day without even realizing it.

We’ll journey through a playful exercise of uncovering the name of the tiny agency working on your behalf, help you terminate your longstanding relationship with that unhelpful agency, and ultimately craft an RFP for a new internal agency – one that will consistently deliver the success you’ve always wanted, but felt you could never achieve.

Pre-work to complete before the call:
Think about one limiting belief that you’ve held onto for far too long. It must be something you’ve told yourself over and over, and it must be something you know has held you back, but you’ve never been able to shake. Write it down in the most concise way possible, and bring those words to the session.

About Jed

Jed Churcher is Co-Founder & Creative Director of Library Collective, an LA-based creative agency that uses real people casting to help brands such as Fila, TurboTax, and Albertsons find unique voices to co-create authentic ideas with.

Prior to this, Jed spent 20+ years as a writer and creative director at large multinational agencies such as Publicis, J. Walter Thompson, BBDO, and DDB, leading creative development on some of the world’s biggest brands, including Walmart, Nestle, J&J, and Diageo. His work has been recognized in top-tier award shows, such as One Show, LIAAs, and Cannes Lions.

A passionate speaker about creativity, collaboration, and mindset marketing, Jed has delivered talks and seminars to clients and creatives in New York, Toronto, Qatar, and Cannes, France, as part of the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity.

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