#204 - Ken Starks saved my TEDX speech! True Story.
When I interviewed my TEDX speaking coach, Ken Starks I asked him this simple question, “What is the one tip you give to all your speakers? What does every speaker need to have?”
“Authenticity.” He paused and in that pause I thought, “Well, duh.”
But then the words that fell out of his mouth floored me, “Because they don’t know where authenticity lives within them.” Mic drop.
YESSS! OMG YESS! So true.
When I set out to interview Ken I could not have imagined the numerous parallels there are in speaking and essay writing. It’s all about storytelling, finding your voice, and excavating your authenticity.
Whether your child is writing an election speech, preparing for a class presentation, or preparing to write the most important piece of writing to date, the college essay, this episode is for you.
And, as a bonus, Ken reveals all my flaws and shortcomings as I was preparing for my TEDX talk last summer. He didn’t hold back, and I’m glad he didn’t!
Cheers!
Oh, and BTW, here is the link to my TEDX talk!
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