What I learned about women and public speaking

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I attended a private lunch in Silicon Valley, celebrating powerful women in Silicon Valley. I gave an impromptu Ted Talk about how I leveraged technology to change my life for ever.

I introduced a room full of powerful women to #ThatChallengeGirl, changing your life one challenge at a time. I walked them through how I launched challenges to lose wight, become a vegan body build, do stand up comedy, being cast in my first hollywood sci fi film, became a bee keeper to over 100,000 bees, became a country western line dancing teacher, produced a documentary, and how I became a trap god! Yes I produced a trap song about data science, got a meeting with a real record label, shot a 40 person music video, and launching a full out campaign to encourage data science. All leveraging technology and social media

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My favorite part of the talk was “How many women in here listen to Trap Music” “How many listen to Future”

70% of the hands flew up!!!

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After my talk women lined up to speak with me.
I was waiting to answer questions about weight loss and my year of challenges but that never happened. Ok I happened but not to the degree I was hoping.

80% of the ladies who lined up to speak with me after my talk simply said ….”How did you do that, that speech was amazing. I want to do that”

I was taken back.
I was actually SPEECHLESS

Ok side note, between you and I .. I honestly truly thought people were aiming for poor speeches. I mean clearly they have seen them done in a different way but yet in still they were doing it another way. I’m sure they have enjoyed talks and have been inspired by talks…..but yet they are developing a different product. A dull, trite, not so bad, less inspiring boring lecture. At that point I assume it is their preferred choice.

Keep in mind these ladies are not who I am referring to when I say dull talks. I am referring to every boring conventional talk. I guess I just want to much out of life. I love the excitement, the story telling, the powerful energy, the move to me to take action excitement: I want it all!

Ok now I’m back

70% of the attendees who lined up to speak with me had one thing in common, they all wanted to know if they could do what I did,I said absolutely!!

To my surprise …
They were referring to speaking!

I was floored. I literally said “What”!!!

Surprisingly enough I was Speechless!

Two Harvard doctors standing in front of me asking for my help. ASking me to help them deliver their message. I was flattered as well as confused. But I had just witnessed NASA, board members, founders, brilliant women hide in a corner to avoid telling the room what they are passionate about and what they are excited about…..so I could buy it…

A peek into our conversation:

Her: I want to do what you did

Me: Well you just talk

Her: Do you think it is something anyone can learn?

Me: Absolutely!

Her: The way you command the room, everyone was silent. How do you know when to talk, when to walk, when to turn, the things you did with your voice, the posture, the energy? I want to do that EXACTLY that.

Me: WOW! Thank you!!

Her! I want to do exactly what you did. Can you help me?

Me:
I have spent thousands of hours and thousands of dollars on public speaking classes, acting school, and charm school. I LOVE public speaking. It never crossed my mind that I could apply it to professionals in the workspace and beyond. I never really considered creating frameworks and strategies on public speaking.

It is just something I absolutely love, I love speaking in public, so I invest in it. Time, energy, because I want to present myself well.

It is work.
Here is an example.
When a conference hires a public speaker at 50k per talk, they are not paying for the 1 hour he is on stage…..they are paying for every hour it took to get him there.
He puts in the work.

Her: I never thought of it like that.
Me: I honestly did not come here to launch a public speaking workshop, or sell you a course. I came to talk about my passion and motivate others to live their passion.

But one comment stopped me in my tracks…
Her: If you see a need, and the market is here, and we will help you do this, why say no to a new revenue stream that allows you to do what you love. You will be helping so many women, so many entrepreneurs.

Me: silent
(As soon as I heard I could help entrepreneurs I was in!)

I must say I never thought of hosting a public speaking lab/workshop. But this is brilliant. Thank you for the idea!

Her: You would be helping empower so many women!

These comments from accomplished ladies that really spoke volumes.

1. How do you do that?
2. I do not want to go to Toastmaster, or improve class, or do stand up comedy, I just want to do what you did.
3. How do you know when to move?
4. How can I learn to do what you just did
5. I felt so comfortable during your talk
6. How did you do your voice that way?
7. Can you help me?

Ok so how did this experience impact me?

I understand my first thought was …NO I am not doing this I came here to share my passion for content, social media, fitness, and data science.

The common theme from each executive was:
I do not want to go to improve class, I am not interested in being a professional actor.
I don’t want to do a stand up comedy show, I am interested in being a professional comedian.
I don’t want to go to Toastmaster, I don’t like the style of speech.

If you don’t like Toastmaster, improve, or stand up you are stuck giving bad speeches… What can I do, I just want to do what you did! You were amazing!

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After speaking with most of the ladies I learned on thing, they did not only seek speech techniques, they needed permission to speak.
They already had the knowledge and accomplishments. They were brilliant!! Had I been another person I might have been intimidated by all of the beauty and success in the room.
I continued to gather data and this is what I learned.

They need confidence, empowerment, and permission. Once they have that we can channel that into public speaking techniques.
I realized EVERY woman needs this!

I left the group with two major keys that transformed my speaking and creativity.

I live by two mottos, I left this with them…

If it is not entertaining, no one cares
If it is not fun, why are you doing it?

I am considering launching a public speaking workshop for female founders.

Later, I ran the concept by an engineer at salesforce and other senior engineer today and they loved it!

I am #ThatChallengeGirl

Challenging you to change your life one challenge at a time.

When I am not talking about technology and startups I am motivating people to change their lives!
I am #ThatTechGirl for sure however I am also #ThatChallengeGirl!
Follow my lifestyle #fittech journey!

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It started as a fitness challenge but has evolved into a lifestyle challenge. What qualifies a “Challenge”- completing a task you have never done, afraid to do, or simply keep putting off!
Like launching a website, a startup, skydiving, telling that girl you love her, or losing weight and getting fit!

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Learn how I leverage social media to challenge EVERY aspect of my life!
In less than 6 months!

*Go from a size 12 to a size 2!
*Become a pro vegan bodybuilder
*Become a sponsored pro athlete
*Get a role in a Hollywood Sci Fi Film
*Be a beekeeper to over 100,000 bees for a day
*Fit into my goal size 2 jeans!
*Win a documentary pitch competition
*Win a music video competition
*Do my first stand up comedy show
*Complete #100DayChallenge
*Complete #7DaySmoothie Challenge
*Build a booty
*Redefine my career
*Build new friendships
*Become a professional Country Western Line Dance instructor at Oaklands’ only Country Bar, Overland
*Relaunch my tech accelerator,StartupHouseOakland.com
*And find love!

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I am Challenging you to change your life one challenge at a time!
I launch challenges….
I invite you to join me…
I am changing my life!
And you can change yours too! I will help you!

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Get your resume out and go back the office job you hate. Go to the meetings you loathe and let your soul die slowly. Why not. It’s been done before. The path has been paved. You are on your way!!! So give up in style! Convince yourself that you are too old to follow your dreams, not smart enough to launch a startup, or just plain blame your failure on your mother. That’s the best way to go. Give up! That path is filled with friends.
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#TechTuesday with #ThatTechGirl #WordoftheDay is #Algorithm
When said engineer wants you to stop asking questions. Used in a sentence “It’s a proprietary algorithm” #urbandictionary means “Stop asking me for my secret sauce can’t you see I’m trying to raise money and look super smart”!

When you hear this term, stop asking 😆😂:)☺😆
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A #LibertyLesson – State your mission and attract those who support it

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When you build a brand you have to commit to your mission statement, vision, and purpose.
Every company, non profit, organization, person is driven by a mission. A common falsehood is “its business it not personal” or “we are a corporation we do not take a side”

Know who you are and attract people who support it.
You will loose people but you will gain a tribe.
For example, I will not venture into a contract with a company that kills/ tortures dogs (animals). I would not go into a sponsor deal with Maybeline or L’oreal.

I would opt to promote a brand who aligns with my goal and theme. I would do one with WETNWILD or Smashbox. The point is you can find a company that shares your vision and mission. You do not have to sell you soul.
Technology has given you the opportunity create the life you want!
State your mission and find those to compliment it.

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And THAT #technical solution breeds #entrepreneurship.
I want to invite you to learn to code, learn analytics, become an engineer, choose a #cs degree, go to a #devbootcamp, build an app that will change your life!

I believe we all possess an idea that can change the world.

Let’s change it!

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When I see people pass on opportunities, it makes me think of the amazing opportunities I have missed.
Then I realize we are all at different stages of “Being Ready” for the next level.
It all comes down to one thing and one thing only, you would think it would be skill, money, or time? It is none of those things it is about belief and confidence. If you do not think you can do it or are worth it, smart enough, fit enough, then you won’t. do it.
Everything starts as a thought, the physical action is a be product of your beliefs. You earn 5k a year because that’s what you think you can earn. You earn 50k because you think you can earn 50k and that’s what you are accustomed to doing.
You earn 500k because you know you can earn 500k a year, you earn 5,000,000 a year because zeros don’t effing scare you!
STOP BEING EFFING SCARED and just DO IT!
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How to Take a Shower

A shower is one of the most relaxing forms of cleansing and rejuvenation on the planet. It clears energy, clears your mind, and allows you to be totally present. It is your alone time, your think tank,or as I like to call it, my non think tank.

You are alone with yourself. It is you, water, and the present moment. Embrace it.

Many inventors and famous entrepreneurs have come up with multimillion dollar ideas while in the shower. I like to call this a Power Shower. Yes I know you have never heard the term before,I get that. But think of it like this, you could be the next Power Shower Entrepreneur! I coined the phrase “Power Shower” to start you in the right direction.

There is an entire study dedicated to the science of why our best ideas come in the shower. Science often tries to catch up and explain realities of life and they are on the right track this time. It is odd for science to explain something that isn’t scientific but I think that they are trying. The experience of the present moment far exceeds our limited scientific explanation. But I’m glad they are attempting to engage and expand your thoughts.

Whether you are Jack Canfield or the guy who sold his million dollar idea to a toy company. You too can have a spark of genius while showering.

Make sure you do at least 3 of the 3 things listed and you could be next POWER SHOWER entrepreneur!

1. Take a shower
2. Shower alone
3. Relax

It is now up to you to ACT on your million dollar idea! Millions of people have ideas few act on them. Don’t be that guys who says “Man I can’t believe he made 100 million, I thought of that 5 years ago”.
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