Do you struggle to connect with audiences in your public speaking engagements and legal presentations? You can continue to struggle or learn how to be a more engaging and memorable presenter.

Valerie Madamba knew she had to overcome a huge learning curve as a public speaker if she wanted to be happy and successful as a lawyer. Once she figured out how to connect with an audience and help them solve their problems, she started learning to love being on stage and owning that as part of her career development.

Now, having gone from regulatory lawyer to legal presentation coach, Valerie has so many great tips, suggestions, and pieces of advice to help you stand out as a thought leader, public speaker, and presenter. And she’s here to talk about the benefits of public speaking as a lawyer who’s a go-to expert in your field.

In this episode of The Lawyer’s Edge podcast, you’ll learn about how to raise your profile as a visible expert and be known as a leading authority other people seek out. You’ll discover why stories are such a critical vessel and how to use them in your presentations, the most common mistake to avoid in presentations, and steps you can take to begin building a better experience for your audience.

1:10 - The surprising thing that sparked Valerie’s interest in presentations and public speaking

4:09 - Why lawyers need to be persuasive speakers, elevate their voices, and tell stories that people will remember

11:53 - The mistake lawyers make when they deliver their presentations and how to flip it around so that you increase engagement with your material

18:02 - Where to start if you want to create more engaging presentations and present on a complex topic without dumbing it down

26:04 - Public speaking trends that have emerged post-pandemic and the impact they’re having on attorneys

30:25 - Suggestions for making conversations more comfortable for people who are asked to share their experiences

34:27 - One thing you have to be prepared for as the person leading the presentation

36:13 - One thing to keep in mind when delivering engaging presentations that position you as a leading authority in your practice area

Connect with Valerie Madamba

Valerie Madamba brings a wealth of experience as a former food and drug regulatory lawyer, having navigated roles in the federal government, Biglaw, and in-house settings. Founding her own legal presentation coaching consultancy, Valerie now resides in Brussels with her family, assisting lawyers worldwide in refining their presentation skills to bolster their practices and brands.

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