Get expert tips on levelling up your public speaking skills from Nausheen I. Chen in her recent interview on Kim Kaupe’s popular podcast “Coffee With Kim.” Learn how to improve your delivery, engage your audience, and become a more confident communicator and thought leader.
What’s inside
I Spilled the Beans (and Some Tips) on Coffee With Kim!
I’m so excited to share that I recently had the privilege of chatting about the impact of having good speaking skills with the amazing Kim Kaupe on her popular podcast, Coffee With Kim. If you’re not familiar with Kim, she’s an accomplished entrepreneur and investor whose informative podcast features tons of engaging conversations with inspiring guests from various fields.
As a public speaking coach, I’ve had the opportunity to work with clients from all walks of life, helping them overcome their challenges and transform into impactful speakers and influential communicators. By improving their speaking skills, my clients report that they have gained the ability to inspire and persuade others and that these improvements have led to increased job satisfaction, better relationships at work and at home, and a stronger sense of personal fulfillment.
How to Speak with Impact
If you’ve ever felt like your words just aren’t landing or that you’re struggling to keep your audience engaged, this episode is for you. Kim and I talk about the art and science of speaking, sharing practical speaking tips and strategies that can help anyone improve their communication skills.
Here’s a short snippet of the interview where I talk about gestures and body language.
If you enjoyed that bit and want to watch more or just some specific parts, head on over to Kim’s YouTube or Podcast which have time-stamped topic markers, great insights from the interview and links to stuff we talked about.
Key Takeaways to Unlock Your Inner Speaker
- The Power of Hand Gestures: Learn how strategic hand movements can enhance your message and make you more engaging. I also have a whole article about the power of non-verbal communication.
- The Importance of Recording Yourself: Discover why watching yourself speak is a valuable tool for identifying and improving your delivery.
- Interrupting Politely: Interrupting someone can be awkward, but it’s important to get your voice heard in certain situations. Find out how to tactfully interrupt a conversation without coming across as rude or disrespectful. This is one that comes up repeatedly in my group coaching and 1:1 coaching sessions.
- Engaging a Virtual Audience: Using interactive exercises and setting clear expectations can help keep a virtual audience engaged. Get more tips on keeping your audience engaged, even in a virtual setting. I’ve covered some in the past, but we really get into a bunch here.
Head over to Coffee with Kim and give it a listen. I can’t wait to hear what you think!
Ready to level up your speaking game?
You can absolutely achieve high levels of confidence when you speak in public through consistent effort and self-awareness. By understanding the nuances of body language, voice modulation, and mindset, you can transform your speaking skills. Remember, confidence is not about perfection; it’s about connecting with your audience and delivering your message with authenticity and impact.
Want to boost your communication skills?
If you’re looking for more personalised help, find out how I can help you achieve your goals.
Or if you prefer a group setting with peer support, read about my group bootcamps.
And most importantly, never again be held back by anxiety, judgement, or self-doubt.
If you enjoyed this, you may also like to find out “How to Overcome Stage Fright”.
