029 From File Clerk to International Speaker with David Robinson

Send us Fan MailIn this captivating episode of The Journals of the Information Entrepreneur, host Jacqueline Stockwell sits down with information management veteran David Robinson. David shares his remarkable journey from a junior file clerk to a renowned international speaker. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone in the information or records management space, as David emphasizes the transformative power of public speaking (even when it feels daunting!), the career-defining art of job crafting, and the essential skill of storytelling for audience engagement. Discover how leaning into your personal passions—like David's love for history—can unleash creativity and make traditionally "boring" topics, like RIMPA and information management, fun and memorable.00:00 Introduction and Background01:02 The Journey into Public Speaking07:19 Job Crafting and Storytelling11:32 The Impact of History on Information Management15:23 Becoming an International Speaker19:25 Connecting with Audiences and Final ThoughtsLearn how over 40 years of experience informed David's approach to information management.Understand the importance of preparation and practice for overcoming fears associated with public speaking.Discover how job crafting can help you tailor your work for greater meaning.See how David's passion for history influences his work.Get insights into how to make records management fun and engaging.Hear a powerful reminder that investing in personal development is crucial for career growth.Public Speaking, Job Crafting, Storytelling, International Speaker, Information Management, Personal Passions, Creativity, Audience Engagement, RIMPA, ConferenceChaptersTakeawaysKeywords🌱 Ready to take this further? If something landed for you in this episode… don’t just leave it here. You don’t need to figure it all out on your own — I’ve created a few simple ways to help you take your next step, at your pace. 🟢 — Start where you are If you’re not quite sure how you’re showing up right now, start here: 👉 Thinking with Jaki Scorecard — your Influence Action Plan Use this to get clarity on how you currently show up, where you might be getting stuck, and what your next influence move is. Thinking with Jaki 🟡 Build clarity and direction Once you’ve got that awareness, let’s build a clearer picture of where you are overall: 👉 Leadership Through Data EMPOWER Scorecard This will show you where you sit across the EMPOWER framework — your strengths, your gaps, and what to focus on next so you can move forward with confidence. The Leadership Through Data EMPOWER Scorecard 🔵 Grow with me If you’re ready to go deeper and build real momentum: 👉 Join the free EMPOWER Masterclass | Leadership Through Data I’ll walk you through the full roadmap and help you see exactly how to step into your influence and leadership — in a way that feels like you.  The EMPOWER Masterclass | Leadership Through Data   🚀 Want to keep building? If you’re ready to take action beyond this episode, here are a couple of ways we can work together: 👉 Book Jaki to speak at your next event Bring these conversations into your organisation or community with practical, real-world learning. Public Speaker, Write & Podcaster - Jacqueline Stockwell 👉 Join the 21-Day EMPOWER Sprint Build momentum, take action daily, and stop overthinking your next move. https://leadershipthroughdata.com/empower-21/  💬 Final thought You don’t need to do everything at once. Just take one next step. And if this episode helped you, I’d love you to share it with someone who needs to hear it too 💛 Support the show