This Moved Me

I had the awesome privilege to go and see the TED Conference Opening Session/Event on Monday night.

Well, ok - I wasn't THERE. I was watching from a movie theater. Pretty much by myself.

This Moved Me TED Opening Session Feedback

It was still amazing to be there and see how it's all pulled together. Unbeknownst to many people, it is not just a litany of individual talks - it really is an event.

At the end, the amazing Chris Anderson (author and TED Conference curator and overall guru of life) asked for feedback from the millions of people watching online.

I was one of those people - and I am all about feedback!

So, I took him up on his offer.

This is the feedback I sent to Chris:

  1. Keep breaking the mold.
  2. Get the speakers off stage.
  3. Move towards integration rather than memorization.

These are some big ideas! Take a listen to the show to dig in with me.

AND, if you're interested in joining me for a course on INTEGRATION vs. MEMORIZATION, shoot me an email. :) I am working on it.

Direct download: MMM_149_TED_Chris_Anderson_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:30pm EDT

Welcome to the Speaking Truths series!

Regardless of how capable or skilled or experienced or savvy we are, too many of us struggle to fully embrace the power and importance of sharing our voice.

We need to stand up - speak up - grounded in our authentic and courageous and clear voice. Even in that business meeting. Even in that workshop you've done a zillion times. Especially in that TED talk.

But over the last two decades I've worked with too many speakers who hold themselves back by myths and ideas that are not grounded in truth. So, I decided to create a manifesto of sorts!

The 7 Empowering Speaking Truths of Public Speaking.

(If you haven't yet downloaded the pdf, do that now. If you want in on the more intensive and free email course on the subject that has added resources, reflection questions and some random goodies - you can sign up for that here!)

Direct download: 148_MMM_Speaking_Truths_7_mixdownFINAL.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:30am EDT

Welcome to the Speaking Truths series!

Regardless of how capable or skilled or experienced or savvy we are, too many of us struggle to fully embrace the power and importance of sharing our voice.

We need to stand up - speak up - grounded in our authentic and courageous and clear voice. Even in that business meeting. Even in that workshop you've done a zillion times. Especially in that TED talk.

But over the last two decades I've worked with too many speakers who hold themselves back by myths and ideas that are not grounded in truth. So, I decided to create a manifesto of sorts!

The 7 Empowering Speaking Truths of Public Speaking.

(If you haven't yet downloaded the pdf, do that now. If you want in on the more intensive and free email course on the subject that has added resources, reflection questions and some random goodies - you can sign up for that here!)

Today we’re facing a speaking truth that most people know – but we don’t often talk about: Audiences are Generous! - IF we are generous with them. 

Check out the other posts/episodes in this series:

Speaking Truth #1: Audience + Authenticity = Connection

Speaking Truth #2: Perfection Kills Connection

Speaking Truth #3: Be an Un-Speaker

Speaking Truth #4: Stories are the Pathway to Empathy

Speaking Truth #5: Speaking Brings Us to the Truth of Ourselves

Direct download: 146_MMM_Speaking_Truths_6_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

Welcome to the Speaking Truths series!

Regardless of how capable or skilled or experienced or savvy we are, too many of us struggle to fully embrace the power and importance of sharing our voice.

We need to stand up - speak up - grounded in our authentic and courageous and clear voice. Even in that business meeting. Even in that workshop you've done a zillion times. Especially in that TED talk.

But over the last two decades I've worked with too many speakers who hold themselves back by myths and ideas that are not grounded in truth. So, I decided to create a manifesto of sorts!

The 7 Empowering Speaking Truths of Public Speaking.

(If you haven't yet downloaded the pdf, do that now. If you want in on the more intensive and free email course on the subject that has added resources, reflection questions and some random goodies - you can sign up for that here!)

Today we're facing a speaking truth that most people know - but we don't often talk about: Speaking Brings Us to the Truth of Ourselves. Uff-da!

Check out the other posts/episodes in this series:

Speaking Truth #1: Audience + Authenticity = Connection

Speaking Truth #2: Perfection Kills Connection

Speaking Truth #3: Be an Un-Speaker

Speaking Truth #4: Stories are the Pathway to Empathy

Direct download: 146_MMM_Speaking_Truths_5_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:30am EDT

Welcome to the Speaking Truths series!

Regardless of how capable or skilled or experienced or savvy we are, too many of us struggle to fully embrace the power and importance of sharing our voice.

We need to stand up - speak up - grounded in our authentic and courageous and clear voice. Even in that business meeting. Even in that workshop you've done a zillion times. Especially in that TED talk.

But over the last two decades I've worked with too many speakers who hold themselves back by myths and ideas that are not grounded in truth. So, I decided to create a manifesto of sorts!

The 7 Empowering Speaking Truths of Public Speaking.

(If you haven't yet downloaded the pdf, do that now. If you want in on the more intensive and free email course on the subject that has added resources, reflection questions and some random goodies - you can sign up for that here!)

Today we continue the series with Speaking Truth #4: Stories are the Pathway to Empathy.

Check out the other posts/episodes in this series:

Speaking Truth #1: Audience + Authenticity = Connection

Speaking Truth #2: Perfection Kills Connection

Speaking Truth #3: Be an Un-Speaker

Direct download: 145_MMM_Speaking_Truths_4_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:30am EDT

Welcome to the Speaking Truths series!

Have you listened to Speaking Truth #1 and #2 yet? Go for it!

Over the last two decades I've worked with too many speakers who hold themselves back by myths and ideas that are not grounded in truth. So, I decided to create a manifesto of sorts!

The 7 Empowering Speaking Truths of Public Speaking.

(If you haven't yet downloaded the pdf, do that now. If you want in on the more intensive and free email course on the subject that has added resources, reflection questions and some random goodies - you can sign up for that here!)

And Today is Speaking Truth #3! - On Being an Un-Speaker!

Direct download: 144_MMM_Speaking_Truths_3_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:30am EDT

Welcome to the Speaking Truths series!

If you missed out on Speaking Truth #1 - you can find it here.

Over the last two decades I've worked with too many speakers who hold themselves back by myths and ideas that are not grounded in truth. So, I decided to create a manifesto of sorts!

The 7 Empowering Speaking Truths of Public Speaking.

(If you haven't yet downloaded the pdf, do that now. If you want in on the more intensive and free email course on the subject that has added resources, reflection questions and some random goodies - you can sign up for that here!)

Today we continue with Speaking Truth #2: Perfection Kills Connection! Let's do this.

Direct download: 143_MMM_Speaking_Truths_2_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:30am EDT

Welcome to the Speaking Truths series!

Regardless of how capable or skilled or experienced or savvy we are, too many of us struggle to fully embrace the power and importance of sharing our voice.

We need to stand up - speak up - grounded in our authentic and courageous and clear voice. Even in that business meeting. Even in that workshop you've done a zillion times. Especially in that TED talk.

But over the last two decades I've worked with too many speakers who hold themselves back by myths and ideas that are not grounded in truth. So, I decided to create a manifesto of sorts!

The 7 Empowering Speaking Truths of Public Speaking.

(If you haven't yet downloaded the pdf, do that now. If you want in on the more intensive and free email course on the subject that has added resources, reflection questions and some random goodies - you can sign up for that here!)

Today we start with Speaking Truth #1: Audience + Authenticity = Connection (And the point is connection!).

Direct download: 142_MMM_Speaking_Truths_1_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:30am EDT

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