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You are the Messenger: How to Activate the Idea that’s Been Calling You
Episode 343

You are the Messenger: How to Activate the Idea that’s Been Calling You

Have you ever had an idea that tugged at you, asking to be brought to life? In this episode, I share why I believe so strongly that you are the exact messenger for your idea and your audience. Not someone else. You. Yes, your topic may be similar to...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies

March 27, 202526m 11s

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Have you ever had an idea that tugged at you, asking to be brought to life?

In this episode, I share why I believe so strongly that you are the exact messenger for your idea and your audience. Not someone else. You.

Yes, your topic may be similar to what others are talking about. But ,your idea, your lens, your story, and your experiences are what make it yours.

And your audience? They’re waiting for you to say it in the way only you can.

We dig into:

  • The difference between having a topic versus having an idea (this is a game-changer for standing out!)

  • Why thought leadership is more than just expertise—it’s about the courage to show up with your unique take

  • The two ways ideas tend to come to us (and what stops us from activating them)

  • Why fear and perfectionism are such sneaky dream stealers (and how to move through them)

  • What Lin-Manuel Miranda, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Greta Gerwig can teach us about being the messenger for your idea

 

I even share a behind-the-scenes moment from preparing my 2016 TEDx talk when I realized I needed something more than a “good” talk - I needed to say something only I could say.

If you’re feeling that nudge that there’s an idea stirring inside you - or one that’s been sitting dormant - it’s time to give it voice.

Remmber: Your audience is waiting for you.

This episide originally aired as episode 343 on August 21, 2023.

 

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