“We connect on an emotional level. We don't connect through facts and figures. There's a statistic that we remember 70 percent more information that's told to us through stories than through facts.” Tessa Rawson

[EP011] - From Thought to Influence: Owning Your Narrative with Confidence.

In this episode of 'Choice, Not Chance: Simplifying Success,' host Marie Chindamo interviews Tessa Rawson, a highly experienced speaking coach and founder of Resonance Coaching, who has over 10 years of experience producing TEDx talks. Tessa shares insights on how to help individuals become effective speakers and confidently share their stories. Topics include common challenges in public speaking, the importance of storytelling, and practical tips to overcome fear and anxiety. Tessa also discusses the impact of public speaking on personal and professional growth and offers advice on applying for TED and TEDx events. The episode underscores the significance of embracing one’s voice and using storytelling to make a message impactful.

00:00 Introduction to the Show

00:27 Meet Tessa Rawson: Expert Speaking Coach

01:48 Life on a Sailboat: Tessa's Unique Living Situation

03:43 The Importance of Finding Your Voice

05:26 Overcoming Speaking Challenges

06:56 The Power of Storytelling

10:30 Tips for Women to Be Heard in the Workplace

14:30 Preparing for a TED Talk

16:04 Defining Success Beyond Views

21:46 How to Get on the TEDx Stage

27:41 Starting with the Core Idea

28:41 Building the Talk Framework

29:03 Engaging the Audience

31:04 Overcoming Nerves and Anxiety

35:13 The Power of Storytelling

39:13 The Birth of Resonance

44:52 Future Aspirations and Final Thoughts

Connect with Tessa Rawson

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Website

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TedX Application Kit

A little bit about Tess Rawson:

After nearly 10 years of producing TEDx events in Europe and the US, Tessa founded Resonance because she genuinely believes everyone can be a powerful public speaker. Working with speakers has shown here over and over again that by gaining confidence in your voice, you can change not just your world but someone else’s, too. You already have all the tools you need, sometimes you need a little help figuring out what you want to say and how best to articulate it.

She has been sharing stories around the dinner table and on the stage in the US, Turkey, and Switzerland. Tessa now lives with her family on a sailboat in the Caribbean. She has coached leaders from across industries and geographies- everyone from non-profit founders and corporate executives to educators and artists.

Videos of their talks have been viewed over 2 million times on YouTube & TED.com, but more importantly, finding what they really want to say and the words to say it has allowed them to grow their brand and increase their impact.

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