In this episode of Speak to Impact, Kelly Kaye Walker sits down with Lydia Taggart to dive into her journey as a speaker, evaluate her recent speech, and discuss her unique Leadership Resiliency Roadmap.

Lydia shares her inspiring story of becoming a speaker, her approach to overcoming technical challenges, and how to keep an audience engaged.

Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting, this episode is packed with insights to help you refine your craft and elevate your speaking impact.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Lydia Taggart discovered her passion for speaking and what fuels her mission to inspire others.
• The importance of preparation when using technology during a presentation—and how to handle hiccups like a pro.
• Tips for engaging your audience, from establishing authority to responding to nonverbal cues.
• How to use storytelling and vivid snapshots to connect deeply with your audience.
• The power of resilience in leadership and speaking, featuring Lydia’s three-step framework: Remember, Reimagine, and Recommit.

Key Takeaways for Speakers:

1. Be Easy to Find: Lydia emphasizes that being a speaker makes you visible, enabling you to inspire and help others.
2. Own the Room: When asking your audience questions, ensure participation to establish authority and engagement.
3. Use Visuals Wisely: Bright, type-appropriate clothing and colorful, relevant slides can significantly enhance your presence on stage.
4. Make It Personal: Use specific, sensory-rich details in stories to immerse your audience.
5. Embrace Resilience: Lydia's Leadership Resiliency Roadmap is a practical tool for overcoming challenges in life, business, and public speaking.

Memorable Quotes:

“There’s No Such Thing as Justa...”

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“It’s not about me—it’s about being easy to find so I can encourage and help others. As a speaker, that’s a side effect: you become easy to find.”

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Resources Mentioned:

• Carol Tuttle’s Energy Profiling: Learn more about aligning your personal energy with your wardrobe and presentation style.
• Leadership Resiliency Roadmap: Lydia’s framework for thriving in leadership and beyond.

Connect with Lydia Taggart:

• Email: lydia@lydiataggart.com
• Website: lydiataggart.com

Connect with Kelly Kaye Walker:

• Website: SpeakingCoachKelly.com
• Instagram: @SpeakingCoachKelly
• Email: ⁠SpeakingCoachKelly@gmail.com⁠ (Let me know if you'd like to get YOUR speech evaluated on a future episode!)
• Figure out your best stories to share in a speech with my free workbook "10 Steps to Find the Message in Your Mess"

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