The 5 Speaking Habits that Undermine You as a Leader with Annelise McCarthy aka Her Speaking Coach
Built To LeadShow Notes
As a leader it’s not just what you say, but how you say it … and most CEOs? They get these 3 things wrong …
So today, I’m sitting down with speaking coach Annelise McCarthy to chat about what confident leadership actually looks like in practice. Annelise works with founders, C-suite leaders and executive teams around the world (from Australia to San Francisco) teaching people how to communicate with authority.
We talk about the techniques you can implement to become a better leader, communicator and get (and give) feedback that will change the way your perceived forever.
Key moments:
0:00 - Why confidence isn’t something you’re born with + how leaders actually build it
10:18 - What to do when someone challenges you in front of others
12:01 - The reason why some people sound calm and self-assured even under pressure
16:19 - A breathing exercise to help you get more comfortable speaking at a slower and more confident pace
21:44 - Why a strong voice is one of the most underestimated leadership skills
26:05 - The 3 phrases that will change how you give feedback forever
33:37 - How to get people on your side when you’re pitching (before you even say anything)
40:32 - The two rules that decide whether people listen to your pitch or tune out
44:55 - Why filler words creep in + what confident speakers do instead
54:41 - What surprised Annelise most about growing her team 10x last year
57:10 - The moment she realised this work was bigger than just a business
59:48 - Why women still second guess themselves even at the top
1:03:28 - The first three hires Annelise would make if she started again
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