Authenticity and your Speaking Style: Episode 14

Find Your Authentic Speaking Style: From Formal to FacilitatorThis episode explores how a speaker’s authenticity is connected to their unique speaking style and how to identify it. It suggests starting with outward cues like stage wardrobe (formal vs. informal) and aligning dress with language and delivery to avoid disconnects. Jenn outlines four core speaker personas—informative (data-driven), narrative (storytelling/performance techniques), entertainer (physicality, props, magic), and facilitator (co-creating interactive experiences)—and notes people may blend elements of each. Jenn also discusses vocal and cultural nuances, especially among women and women of color, including musical cadence influenced by traditions such as church and ministry, along with techniques like vocal fry, upspeak, pitch, and the importance of clear enunciation. She encourages recording and listening to audio to self-assess cadence, pacing, pauses, emphasis, and content balance, then leaning into natural style while practicing new techniques.Get the free guide to evaluating your presentation skills: www.jennspingo.com/free-guideVideo on vocal techniques unique to women: https://youtu.be/ueVYU6jZ8-Q?si=hDQMOOY5u0IHYOgQ00:00 Speaking Style and Authenticity00:45 Dress Sets the Tone01:54 Informal vs Formal Vibes04:52 Stage Personas Explained05:20 Informative and Narrative Types06:59 Entertainers and Facilitators09:25 Cultural Cadence and Musicality10:51 Vocal Habits to Watch12:13 Enunciation and Self Review13:40 Key Takeaways and Next StepsLiked this episode? Please submit a review on your favorite listening platform. All reviewers have a chance to be coached in the studio with me in Minneapolis (virtual option also available). Email [email protected] to be considered for coaching with subject line "podcast review".Have a question or suggestion for a future episode topic? Email me [email protected] to deliver mic drop moments in your next presentation? Schedule a call to learn more about coaching www.calendly.com/jennchatLooking to book a speaker for your corporate or association event on topics including leadership and communication? View my programs at www.jennspingo.com