How important are AUTHENTICITY and BELIEVABILITY for a professional communicator? Hall of Fame speaker, author, Harvard Adjunct Lecturer and former opera singer Allison Shapira tackles this question in a lively conversation with Darren and Mark.
Drawing from her experience with diplomacy, politics and navigating difficult questions from hostile audiences, Allison offers sage advice on audience-focused, authentic service.
SNIPPETS:
• Acknowledge opposing viewpoints
• Be believable
• Practice Strategic Authenticity
• Be real on stage
• Be prepared and polished, but not perfect
• Show respect to your audience
• Fill your speech with something unique, valuable, and interesting
• Provide the right material for the right audience
• Be sensitive to your audience and pivot in the moment when necessary
• Don't use your artistic gift gratuitously, but to enhance your presentation
• Your opening should be exactly the opposite of what everyone expects
• AI can get in the way of our authenticity
• AI is causing a crisis of believability
• Understand what makes you believable
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