138: Public Speaking Tips (w/Jennifer Warren)

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have a special guest, Jennifer Warren, to talk about how to improve your public speaking skills – something most law students and lawyers need to work on. In this episode, we discuss: Why public speaking skills are so important for a legal career The importance of being yourself when presenting The golden rule of the Law School Toolbox – PRACTICE – and some novel ways to practice your public speaking skills How doing what makes you most uncomfortable is the best way to improve your skills Our top 10 tips for improving your public speaking skills Resources: Want to be a Better Public Speaker? Do what the Pros do (https://www.forbes.com/sites/susantardanico/2012/05/29/want-to-be-a-better-public-speaker-do-what-the-pros-do/#184f1ad61e17) Public Speaking Tips from a Work in Progress (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/01/public-speaking-tips-from-a-work-in-progress/) The Number One Way for Introverts to Become Better at Public Speaking (https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/16/the-no-1-way-for-introverts-to-become-better-at-public-speaking.html) What Did Improv Classes Teach Me about Public Speaking (https://magneticspeaking.com/what-did-improv-classes-in-san-francisco-teach-me-about-public-speaking/) Toastmasters (http://www.toastmasters.org) Brene Brown's TEDTalks (https://www.ted.com/speakers/brene_brown) Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Ep-138-Top-10-Public-Speaking-Tips-w-Jennifer-Warren.pdf) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website . If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox. Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee