Why Authenticity Beats Perfection in Podcast Interviews Every Time

Ever screwed up during an interview? In this episode of the Communication Queens podcast, Kimberly Spencer, the enthusiastic and engaging host, shares insights from her upcoming book, "Make Every Podcast Want You: How to Become So Radically Interesting You'll Barely Keep from Interviewing Yourself." She passionately discusses the art of recovering gracefully from mistakes during podcast interviews, emphasizing authenticity and relatability. Kimberly highlights the "perfection paradox" and shares personal stories, including her journey as a Pilates instructor, to illustrate the power of embracing imperfections. She provides practical tips for handling mistakes, encouraging listeners to connect deeply with their audience through vulnerability and honesty.

 

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Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your other favorite podcast listening platform. You can also watch the episode on Youtube.

What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

• Promotion of the upcoming book "Make Every Podcast Want You"
• The theme of recovering gracefully from mistakes during podcast interviews
• Importance of authenticity and relatability in communication
• Embracing imperfections to enhance audience connection
• The concept of the "perfection paradox" in public perception
• The psychological need for connection and familiarity in communication
• Sharing personal stories to build trust and rapport
• A five-step process for handling mistakes during interviews
• The role of vulnerability in increasing likability and connection
• Encouragement to embrace personal stories and let voices be heard

Quotes:

The more human you are, the more relatable people perceive you to be. ~ Kimberly Spencer

 

In your stories, share your process of perfecting that will give your audience results. ~ Kimberly Spencer

 

Remember mistakes make you more human, more relatable, and thus your story more impactful. ~ Kimberly Spencer

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