In this episode of Speak to Impact, Kelly Kaye Walker sits down with Lydia Taggart to dive into her journey as a speaker, evaluate her recent speech, and discuss her unique Leadership Resiliency Roadmap.
Lydia shares her inspiring story of becoming a speaker, her approach to overcoming technical challenges, and how to keep an audience engaged.
Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting, this episode is packed with insights to help you refine your craft and elevate your speaking impact.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How Lydia Taggart discovered her passion for speaking and what fuels her mission to inspire others.
- The importance of preparation when using technology during a presentation—and how to handle hiccups like a pro.
- Tips for engaging your audience, from establishing authority to responding to nonverbal cues.
- How to use storytelling and vivid snapshots to connect deeply with your audience.
- The power of resilience in leadership and speaking, featuring Lydia’s three-step framework: Remember, Reimagine, and Recommit.
Key Takeaways for Speakers:
- Be Easy to Find: Lydia emphasizes that being a speaker makes you visible, enabling you to inspire and help others.
- Own the Room: When asking your audience questions, ensure participation to establish authority and engagement.
- Use Visuals Wisely: Bright, type-appropriate clothing and colorful, relevant slides can significantly enhance your presence on stage.
- Make It Personal: Use specific, sensory-rich details in stories to immerse your audience.
- Embrace Resilience: Lydia's Leadership Resiliency Roadmap is a practical tool for overcoming challenges in life, business, and public speaking.
Memorable Quotes:
“There’s No Such Thing as Justa...”
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“It’s not about me—it’s about being easy to find so I can encourage and help others. As a speaker, that’s a side effect: you become easy to find.”
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Resources Mentioned:
- Carol Tuttle’s Energy Profiling: Learn more about aligning your personal energy with your wardrobe and presentation style.
- Leadership Resiliency Roadmap: Lydia’s framework for thriving in leadership and beyond.
Connect with Lydia Taggart:
- Email: lydia@lydiataggart.com
- Website: lydiataggart.com
Connect with Kelly Kaye Walker:
- Website: SpeakingCoachKelly.com
- Instagram: @SpeakingCoachKelly
- Email: SpeakingCoachKelly@gmail.com (Let me know if you'd like to get YOUR speech evaluated on a future episode!)
- Figure out your best stories to share in a speech with my free workbook "10 Steps to Find the Message in Your Mess"
Join Us Next Time:
Stay tuned for more actionable tips and inspiring stories to help you become the impactful speaker you’re meant to be. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review!
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