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How much do you embrace your true self?

Do you also try to do what the society throws at you even if it will mar your authenticity?

Norma Hollis is an award-winning International speaker, Executive coach, Authenticity expert, Change agent and Former owner of a speaker bureau.

She is also the author of Blueprint for Engagement: Authentic Leadership, Ten Steps to Authenticity and The Process to Become a Professional Speaker, as well as multiple online classes and programs designed to help people rediscover their authentic self.

Norma discovered her Authenticity when she was 28.

She had done everything her parents and society had asked of her; she got married, a teaching job, cars, house and money in the bank.

On the outside, she had all the makings of what society believed would make a content and happy individual.

But on the inside, she was miserable. While Norma became her parents’ version of who they thought she should be, she realized she didn’t know who she truly was.

This started her on a 30-year quest of self-discovery.

Fast forward to today, Norma operates a successful coaching company and integrates her experiences into products and services that help you live a more authentic life and teach others to do the same.

Learn more about Norma’s journey with Authenticity by visiting her website at normahollis.com or get your free gift here giftfromnorma.com 

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Hello and welcome to Write and Speak better podcast with your host: Olalekan Mandela. I will like to kickstart this podcast with a  common question; so let me ask you: Have you ever had a reason for taking a particular action?

Like have you sat down and ask yourself why you are taking a particular action? why did you go to college, ami doing this because I want to be this? Oh I want to be a lawyer because I want to help common people have a say in the country? etc..

I leave you with this question to ruminate as I invite our guest for today -An international public speaker and Coach from the Global Women Speakers with proven years of experience. Laurie Governor Curtis. She will speak on the same question I asked "The reason why you take a particular action': The question she asked herself before diving into public speaking.

You can find out more about her here at www.lauriegcurtis.com, or you can follow her up on all of her social media handles @Laurie Curtis for bookings and inquiries...

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Hello and welcome to write and speak better podcast with your host: Olalekan Mandela. Have you ever asked yourself the question: 'Where will I be in the next 5 years? If you have good! and if you haven't, then you are yet to have some deep self-reflection moments.

Today we interview an international public speaker -Paulette Simmons, where she will be discussing her journey after asking herself the same question -Where would I be in the next 5 years?

Paulette Simmons is a high-profile motivational Public Speaker who rise from a self-reflection reality. She helped and empowered people to have healthier, stronger and more satisfying relationship with themselves and with others.

She kickstarted her public speaking journey after asking herself where she sees herself in 5 years; then decided to work on herself, first by changing diet and losing weight afterr working for others for more than 30 years!!

Now that she has discovered herself, she is helping others to do the same via her one-on-one coaching sessions, motivational speaking engagements, group coaching session.

She recently released a book called 'The transparency theory' which serves as a pathway and ultimate guide to living with clarity and openess. You can reach out to her at Paulette Simmons on Instagram or LinkedIn or visit her website livinglifestrongcoaching.com

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This podcast will teach you how to DOMINATE like a pro & and become an authority in your niche?

Well, in this podcast, Damilola Felicia, a Nigerian LinkedIn influencer, Personal brand consultant, and corporate photographer is here to hold us by the hands to show us the exact blueprint to dominating LinkedIn without passing through the rigorous cobweb of the LinkedIn algorithm; she will tell us what WORKS and what DOESN'T work on Linkedin.

She currently released a book titled 'HOW LINKEDIN WORKS' which will teach you how to grow your visibility and become an authority in your niche. 

Once you’ve read the book and implemented all the strategies and steps involved;

The book is currently live for purchase but the book launch is February 18th online.

1. To register for the book launch, please click here- https://lnkd.in/dnwdgs-M

2. To order from Amazon, click here- https://bit.ly/HLWamazon

3. To have a copy delivered to you in Nigeria by February, pre-order here- https://bit.ly/HLWselar

For any inquiries or collaboration either to feature or questions, kindly send a mail to [email protected], or send a message to me @Olalekanmandela on any of your preferred social media channels. Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter, Tiktok and SnapChat...

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HOST:

Olalekan Mandela

(Broadcast Journalist, Compere, Freelancer Copywriter & Podcaster)

GUEST:

Damilola Felicia Badmus

(Corporate and personal brand photgrapher & Linkedin Influencer)

HOW DID I TELL A GOOD STORY IN MY PRESENTATION?

Following the five template of a good storytelling (With example) according to Coach Robinkermode... 

1.) Once upon a time there was (e.g Mrs. X founded a company)

2.) They used to do this (She had a vision and started a woman-based company)

3.) Then something happened/Change (She was approached to sell off the company}

4.)So they do this because of that action (She thought about it and decided not to sell it)

5.) This is the result of what happened (Now, her company is the fastest growing beauty company in Asia)

CAN YOU MAKE UP A STORY ? 

Yes! you can make up a story (Not real) in your speech or presentation, but with a touch of authenticity and relevant to what you are discussing....

Does your story need to always have a positive outcome  or sweet ending so as to motivate your listeners/audience?

No. Your story should depend on the kind of emotion you are trying to portray as a speaker or Writer.

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Music; 'Awe' by Asha

Antoinette is an Award-winning Public Speaker, Business consultant, Life coach and an international author. she is also a multi-faceted media professional with over 15 years of impeccable experience in the media, sales, branding and marketing.

She is the CEO of the AIM Agency -A creative company focused on brand development and lead generation strategies. She is also the founder and chief product officer of THE ICONIC SPEAKERS NETWORK, where she provides foundational tools for success, and help members expand their brand globally, while learning the secret to public speaking in 90 days using the PPP strategies...

She won the 2022 PRESIDENTIAL LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD by President Joseph. R. Biden & Vice president Kamala Harris. It is easy to see why you can Ask Ms Logan anything, she is your information Highway to Destination Elevation...

In this podcast, she shares some of her challenges, while moving towards the ladder of success of Public speaking, and how she was able to pass over the hurdles and make a name for herself in the public speaking space and also mentor others to do the same. She is currently the author of many international books and also co-author of many others.

If you will like to get featured like Logan on this podcast, do well to send a mail to [email protected] or you look up Olalekan Mandela on any of your social media platform and text me up. The podcast is also available on Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin page and facebook group. 

We are happy to announce our first guest on the write and speak better podcast; Erin Carere.

She is a songwriter, a singer, an actress, a movie producer and a screen writer. She will share her story on the platform and tell us how and what it is, it takes to succeed in the entertainment world, both as a speaker, writer and as an actress.

If you would like to feature on our podcast, please send me a private request on [email protected] or visit send me a message on any social media platform. I will be glad to have you on board.

We are trying to solve people's writing and speaking insecurity via this podcast, please If you will like to support the podcast, you can always reach out to me on any social handle. We give due credit to all of our sponsors. thank you so much.

Music Interlude: 'Rolling in the deep' by Adele

HOW DO YOU WRITE A REFERENCE LETTER?

Gettting a reference letter or writing one for someone might look like a nightmare, especially if you have to do that in the shortest time as possible, but it doesn't have to be. Here in this podcast, you will learn how to carefully write a reference letter either for yourself (by saving the person the stress of writing it) or for someone else.

You will also learn the types of reference letter, and the best one to use at a particular point in time, and how to write it to the business and professional standard. ALL in less than 20 minutes!!

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Also, if you have any question, feel free to send a DM to any of my social media handle via the link above or just a send a mail to [email protected], I will be glad to answer you.

If you also want to join our WhatsApp group, where we share tips, resources and how to become a better writer, feel free to send a dm. Or join the link via the previous episode description. We will be glad to have you on board. Have a good day and enjoy your week!!

Interlude Music: 'Beautiful people" by Chike