2 Tips for Becoming a Better Authentic Speaker

Owning your character and become an  authentic speaker

Number one is don’t try too hard. Being an authentic speaker takes work, but work on what comes naturally. If witty isn’t in the DNA and makeup of who you are as a person, don’t make yourself out to be witty because your audience will see right through it!

Take more observation of what you do naturally, how your character acts naturally. Embrace the nervous ticks. Some people go as far as to point out their unique character quarks in front of their audience. Taking ownership of your personality traits is a better game to play than trying to mimic a character you’re not. You eventually try too hard and get discouraged. So number one: Don’t try so hard on a character that is not yours! You’ll end up looking foolish.

Do you know who Ethel Merman is? She was a very famous Broadway singer in the 1940s with a very distinctive voice. Many people would not call her voice the prettiest, yet she owned it. Her unique style was the thing that made her resonant with people when she was performing. By owning the role, she embodied her uniqueness, and the audience accepted her character.

The next time that you’re getting ready to tell a story on stage or screen. Allow yourself the freedom to embrace your uniqueness and share it with your audience. This is why we love authentic content so much! It’s an invitation for your audience to connect with your story, all while they get in touch with themselves too.

Personality faux pas can be embarrassing, but you can use that character trait as your stepping stone. It will progress you to becoming a more authentic speaker, performer, or content creator. Ethel Merman, she owned it! Making her resonant with audiences from around the world when she performed. Taking ownership of your character is an asset to any profession where authenticity is desired: speaking engagements, keynote speeches, live virtual events, etc.

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