If you’re looking for a little inspiration on the speaking front - take a look at the attached.
This is worth listening to and and a good use of four minutes.
Jennifer Coolidge's (Best Supporting Actress Award) speech is a winner in and of itself.
Her acceptance speech is heartfelt, funny and authentic. She thoughtfully acknowledges key people of importance - all with flawless timing.
There are many takeaways here.
On the job front, Jennifer thanks the people that continually gave her work (for 20 years) and how each job kept leading to the next opportunity and then to the next.
And there’s gratitude for those that kept recognizing her talent and giving her that next role, the next opportunity.
Whether we’re employed or looking for our next role, all of the jobs and all of our experiences bring us to our next role until one day, we arrive with the right team and opportunity where we get our starring role, however we choose to define it.
I like to listen to people that inspire. Jennifer does just that in this speech.
Public Speaking
I was recently on The World’s First Podcast with Erin and Sara Foster. We talked about how to be confident in your own voice and many topics relating to public speaking including how to calm nerves, how to speak in front of a group, techniques for impromptu speaking situations, leaning into your vulnerability and much more.
Giving a speech, Presentations
Preparation is key in any meeting or presentation. As long as you’re prepared, if there’s a glitch with the lights or the slides or with anything... take a pause, regroup and continue on.
