208: Being an Introvert and a Speaker with Katherine N. Johnson
Speaking Your Brand: A Public Speaking Podcast
Release Date: 01/19/2021
Speaking Your Brand: A Public Speaking Podcast
Get ready for a value-packed and heartfelt episode with key takeaways you can use as you think about your thought leadership message and signature talk and putting yourself out there.
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If you’re an introvert, the thought of visibility, and maybe even the thought of public speaking, is one that you may be a little bit more hesitant to pursue.
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info_outlineIf you’re an introvert, the thought of visibility, and maybe even the thought of public speaking, is one that you may be a little bit more hesitant to pursue.
However, did you know that there are so many speakers from professional speakers all the way down to entrepreneurs, who do public speaking and consider themselves introverts?
You do not need to be an extrovert to be a really great public speaker. As an introvert, there are many things that you can do to put yourself out there, to find your voice, and to use your voice effectively.
My guest today is Katherine N. Johnson, who is a Certified Professional Coach, mentor, writer, podcaster, and speaker.
In this episode, Katherine opens up about her experiences as an introvert and details her journey in finding and using her voice.
Plus, we also share specific strategies we’ve both used as speakers that you can apply to your public speaking and thought leadership journey.
About My Guest: Katherine N Johnson is a Certified Professional Coach, mentor, writer and speaker. After 20+ years in the Information Technology (IT) field, Katherine now leverages her extensive experience to mentor women in STEM fields helping them level up so that they can EXCEL in their careers. Katherine is passionate about helping professional women and young girls to gain clarity, courage and confidence to pursue their bigger purpose and vision. In her newest venture, the Beautiful Reflections podcast, Katherine gets vulnerable sharing details of her personal story, while interviewing other inspiring women along the way.
About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals clarify their brand message and story, create their signature talks, and develop their thought leadership platforms. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power because it's through women's stories and visibility that we challenge the status quo and change existing systems. Check out our coaching programs at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com.
Links:
Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/208/
Katherine’s website: https://katherinenjohnson.com/
Katherine’s podcast “Beautiful Reflections: Coaching for Career Women”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beautiful-reflections-coaching-for-career-women/id1546169726
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- Carol Cox = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox
- Katherine N. Johnson (guest) = https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinenjohnson/
Related Podcast Episodes:
- Episode 127: Developing Confidence in Public Speaking [Confidence Series]
- Episode 129: From Fear of Speaking to Keynote Speaker in 2 Years [Confidence Series]
- Episode 192: The Cure for Vulnerability Hangovers [Use Your Voice Series]