Sally Helgesen - The Mindset of a Great Speaker
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Sally Helgesen has been an author, speaker and leadership coach for the last 32 years. Her first book, The Female Advantage published in 1990 was a groundbreaking piece that brought countless opportunities to her way - thrusting her into the world of speaking. A true visionary with unique and powerful topics, Sally has set a strong course for so many women. Her message will benefit every listener with it’s lessons to focus on the good and the importance of authenticity. A pioneer and incredible guest, this is an episode you do not want to miss.
Key Takeaways
- Sally shares her most memorable stage experience that reveals her strength and endurance and how she was able to combat her fear with a trained mindset.
- They discuss how dwelling on the good and only letting in the good during your speech will change everything.
- Discover the 3 things Sally says a speaker should never do.
- Understand the importance of knowing your lane and how it will maintain your authority and improve your impact.
- It is important to be useful to YOUR audience with content, experience and something to build on. It is more than just the content, always.
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Memorable Quote
- “I learned by doing.” - Sally Helgesen
- “Tribe, you might have a fear in speaking...step more into it...you can rise and you can thrive.” - Charles Clark
- “When speaking, you NEVER focus on anything negative...You never focus on anything that can undermine you...You only let in the good.” - Sally Helgesen
- “When you lose yourself, you lose your authority and the ability to impact.” - Charles Clark
Episode Resource
Sally Helgesen Website
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