Sally Helgesen - The Mindset of a Great Speaker

Journey To Paid Speaking Gigs with Charles Clark

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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