Script it. Speak it. Fund it.
A simple way to improve your public speaking:
Write a lot and only talk about things you’ve typed.
Just like author and thought leader Neil deGrasse Tyson, who says —
“Hardly any sentence in public comes out of my mouth, unless I’ve written it down once before.”
Why?
Your brain can only crystallize a unique point of view — and gain confidence in that perspective — when you’re forced to document it.
Research on SpeakerHub found that writing serves as a tool for persuasion, requiring the ability to construct compelling arguments and engage future audiences emotionally and intellectually.
That’s why our nonprofit clients who are outstanding 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙡 communicators initially find clarity through 𝙣𝙤𝙣-𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙡 communication.
Here’s how. 👇🏽
Before trying to speak on any stage or even join podcasts — spend the time to regularly blog, post to social, or publish an email newsletter externally. Or even send a monthly all-staff memo internally.
Do this for a year, and your public speaking will automatically improve.
“I used to be tongue tied, but today I have found myself much more eloquent with relevant diction and wording, by being proficient in writing first!” says Mtware Laban.
Sounds obvious, right?
But it’s all too common for leaders to try and become speakers before putting in the time to be a writer, first.
So the heart of the matter is:
Pen your thoughts, then voice your impact.
Write to think, write to talk.
From keyboard to keynote.
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The daily bonus
When we talk about decolonizing wealth and philanthropy, I’ll just leave this one right here:
Sneak peek
Coming up in tomorrow’s newsletter:
Your theory of change is a fundraising tool.
↳ Not an instruction manual.