In this episode of Speak to Impact, Kelly Kaye Walker sits down with Lydia Taggart to dive into her journey as a speaker, evaluate her recent speech, and discuss her unique Leadership Resiliency Roadmap.

Lydia shares her inspiring story of becoming a speaker, her approach to overcoming technical challenges, and how to keep an audience engaged.

Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting, this episode is packed with insights to help you refine your craft and elevate your speaking impact.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Lydia Taggart discovered her passion for speaking and what fuels her mission to inspire others.
• The importance of preparation when using technology during a presentation—and how to handle hiccups like a pro.
• Tips for engaging your audience, from establishing authority to responding to nonverbal cues.
• How to use storytelling and vivid snapshots to connect deeply with your audience.
• The power of resilience in leadership and speaking, featuring Lydia’s three-step framework: Remember, Reimagine, and Recommit.

Key Takeaways for Speakers:

1. Be Easy to Find: Lydia emphasizes that being a speaker makes you visible, enabling you to inspire and help others.
2. Own the Room: When asking your audience questions, ensure participation to establish authority and engagement.
3. Use Visuals Wisely: Bright, type-appropriate clothing and colorful, relevant slides can significantly enhance your presence on stage.
4. Make It Personal: Use specific, sensory-rich details in stories to immerse your audience.
5. Embrace Resilience: Lydia's Leadership Resiliency Roadmap is a practical tool for overcoming challenges in life, business, and public speaking.

Memorable Quotes:

“There’s No Such Thing as Justa...”

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“It’s not about me—it’s about being easy to find so I can encourage and help others. As a speaker, that’s a side effect: you become easy to find.”

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Resources Mentioned:

• Carol Tuttle’s Energy Profiling: Learn more about aligning your personal energy with your wardrobe and presentation style.
• Leadership Resiliency Roadmap: Lydia’s framework for thriving in leadership and beyond.

Connect with Lydia Taggart:

• Email: lydia@lydiataggart.com
• Website: lydiataggart.com

Connect with Kelly Kaye Walker:

• Website: SpeakingCoachKelly.com
• Instagram: @SpeakingCoachKelly
• Email: ⁠SpeakingCoachKelly@gmail.com⁠ (Let me know if you'd like to get YOUR speech evaluated on a future episode!)
• Figure out your best stories to share in a speech with my free workbook "10 Steps to Find the Message in Your Mess"

Join Us Next Time:
Stay tuned for more actionable tips and inspiring stories to help you become the impactful speaker you’re meant to be. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review!

Episode Summary:
In this powerful and inspiring episode, Kelly Kaye Walker interviews Dorie Olds, a renowned creation coach and healer featured in Netflix's Murder Among the Mormons.

Dorie shares her incredible journey from being thrust into the spotlight during a high-profile criminal case to transforming her life through healing practices, intuition, and public speaking.

Learn how Dorie overcame fear and adversity, discovered her true purpose, and now helps others find their light and live fulfilling lives.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Dorie turned a traumatic experience into a platform for personal growth and transformation.
• The role intuition played in guiding her through life's challenges.
• Why adversity is a gift and how it can unlock your true potential.
• Practical advice for overcoming the fear of public speaking, including connecting with your “why.”
• Insights into Dorie’s work as a creation coach, including hypnosis, Reiki, and lymphatic massage.

Highlights:

• 2:30: Dorie’s journey from introverted and shy to becoming a speaker and healer.
• 5:50: Insights from her involvement in Murder Among the Mormons and the lessons learned from adversity.
• 15:10: The pivotal role of intuition and spiritual guidance in her life and work.
• 22:30: How Dorie overcame stage fright and built her confidence as a speaker.
• 30:15: The power of connecting with your purpose to push past fear and impact others.

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• Connect with Dorie Olds:

  • Phone: Text Dorie at 801-674-7329
  • Linktree: Linktree/DorieOlds

  Dorie offers free introductory sessions to explore how she can support your healing journey.

  
  

  Thank You for Listening!
  We hope this episode inspires you to view challenges as stepping stones toward growth and fulfillment. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast, share it with a friend, and leave us a review if you enjoyed the episode!

  Free Workbook If you want to learn how to turn your life stories into a keynote speech like a pro, download my free workbook "10 Steps to Find the Message in Your Mess" today! Get it at https://www.speakingcoachkelly.com/workbook

Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of Speak to Impact, Kelly Kaye Walker introduces today’s guest, Lawrence Stone. Lawrence is a coach, author, and public speaker with a passion for helping young adults and small business owners thrive. Lawrence shares his foundational speech on the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people to elevate your life and achieve your goals. Kelly evaluates Lawrence’s speech, offering valuable insights on storytelling, audience connection, and delivering an impactful message. This episode is packed with tips for speakers looking to refine their craft and create memorable presentations. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The three essential characteristics of the people you should surround yourself with: love, belief, and challenge. How to use pauses effectively to enhance storytelling and audience connection. The importance of incorporating personal stories into speeches to increase relatability and memorability. Why Lawrence’s restaurant name story twist ending was a comedic highlight. Actionable feedback for avoiding common speaking pitfalls, such as overusing filler words and lacking emotional range. How to craft a speech that’s expandable into a full keynote or workshop. Key Moments: [00:02] Introduction to Lawrence Stone and his passion for coaching and personal development. [03:10] Lawrence delivers his foundational speech on relationships and influence. [12:45] Kelly begins her in-depth evaluation of Lawrence’s speech. [20:30] The importance of tracking stories and leveraging them in speeches. [28:50] Lawrence shares insights on his upcoming projects, including his book Boss Level Adulting and a deeply personal book co-written with his wife. Resources Mentioned: Lawrence’s Website: The Basic Trainer (with two S’s!) https://www.thebassictrainer.com Book Recommendation: Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks Contact Lawrence: Visit his website or connect with him for coaching and speaking engagements. Next Steps for Listeners: Reflect on your inner circle and consider how the people you spend the most time with influence your growth. Start your own story file to identify impactful personal anecdotes for speeches and presentations. Stay tuned for more episodes featuring live speech evaluations and expert advice on public speaking. Call to Action: If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Share this podcast with fellow entrepreneurs, speakers, and anyone looking to elevate their communication skills. If you'd like to get your speech evaluated on the podcast, send at email to SpeakingCoachKelly@gmail.com with the subject line "Evaluation"