The Art of Speaking Up

93 | Stage fright, small talk, awkwardness, & how to speak so people listen with Margot Leitman


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Welcome to the show!  Today’s episode is perfect for those of you who want to improve your communication skills and become a more confident & compelling communicator at work.  Today’s guest Margot is a professional storyteller, a Moth Grandslam champion, and travels the world teaching others how to tell stories. 

 

In this interview, you’ll hear us chat about:

 

  • The struggle to show your true self at work
  • Feeling awkward in the workplace
  • How to get better at small talk (even when it feels annoying or hard)
  • How to manage stage fright
  • How to communicate in a more compelling way
  • The power of stories and how to use them in our communications at work
  • How to make a compelling case for why you’re perfect for the role or promotion
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    And so much more.  To get in touch with Margot, check out her website at: https://www.margotleitman.com/ where you can learn more about her and get her books.

     

    Follow Margot on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/margotleitman/?hl=en

     

    Check out Margot’s books: https://www.margotleitman.com/books

    Be sure to come say hi to me in the Facebook group and download my free assertiveness ebook – links below:

    Free assertiveness Ebook: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

    Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

    Art of Speaking Up email newsletter signup: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/newsletter/ 

    As always, it’s a joy to have you listening, and I’ll catch you next week!

     

    Hugs,

     

    Jess

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