10 insights for women to speak up, stand out, and succeed — judith humphrey
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TAKING THE STAGE
This presentation consists of highlights from the interview with Moe Abdou,
founder & host of 33voices®.
Judith Humphrey is Founder and former President of The Humphrey Group, a Toronto-based firm that is a pioneer in the field of leadership
communications. She developed programs that show leaders how to influence and inspire. She is the author of the books, Speaking as a Leader: How to Lead Every Time You Speak and Taking the Stage:
How Women Can Speak Up, Stand Out, and Succeed.
Judith Humphrey@judith_humphrey
Founder of The Humphrey Group
Presence is more often felt than heard. Start by blocking out the noise and creating
a sense of intimacy with your audience.
Insight #1
Insight #2
Often, it’s your preoccupation with how others will perceive you that diminishes your
stage presence. Choose not to give them the power to judge or like you — own it.
Insight #3
If you’re less than satisfied with the delivery of a speech or
a presentation, reflect on the structure:
Insight #3
If you’re less than satisfied with the delivery of a speech or
a presentation, reflect on the structure:Was your script eloquent enough?
Insight #3
If you’re less than satisfied with the delivery of a speech or
a presentation, reflect on the structure:Did you use strong and confident words
like “I believe” or “I’m convinced”?
Insight #3
If you’re less than satisfied with the delivery of a speech or
a presentation, reflect on the structure:Did you embody the emotion that you
wanted your audience to feel?
Insight #4
The quickest way to build your confidence is to act confident. Follow Alexander Pope’s advice:
“Act well your part; there all the honor lies.”
Insight #5
Accept that your inner voice “crow” will never shut up. Acknowledge its presence, and replace the negative
thoughts with positive ones.
“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint,
and that voice will be silenced.” - Vincent Van Gogh
Insight #6
Remember these three things when preparing for your next presentation:
Insight #6
Remember these three things when preparing for your next presentation:
The opening grabber - Begin your talk with some segue from your audience
Insight #6
Remember these three things when preparing for your next presentation:
Focus on ONE message and make it a statement of conviction:
“Here’s what I believe”
Insight #6
Remember these three things when preparing for your next presentation:
Let your call to action be bold, thus demonstrating your confidence
Insight #7
Next time someone challenges you on stage or during a presentation, practice a pause and respond with facts, not feelings, for responding
emotionally is a sign of weakness.
Insight #8
The tone and pace of your voice is a signal to your audience on whether or not to take you
seriously. Own your point of view.
Insight #9
The only way you’ll move your audience is by being moved yourself. Be sincere, be brief and be seated.
Insight #10
“The sweetest of all sounds is that of the voice of the woman we love.”
- Jean de la Bruyere
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Presentation created by Chase Jennings
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