How To Be Credible When Everyone's Faking It

Authenticity and Connection: Transforming Public Speaking with Marianne HickmanSUMMARYIn this episode of Present Influence, host John welcomes Marianne Hickman to discuss the importance of authenticity, connection, and ethical speaking in public presentations. They explore issues such as trauma dumping, the power of telling stories from scars, and why confidence without competence can be detrimental. Marianne emphasises the sacredness of the microphone and shares insights on the 'Utah bro' archetype and the Dunning-Kruger effect. The conversation also delves into how humour, open mics, and even onstage mishaps can enhance teaching and engagement. They advocate for continuous learning and maintaining a 'white belt' mentality as they navigate public speaking and personal growth.CHAPTERS00:00 Cutting Through Stage Fakery: Real Influence You Can Trust00:55 Welcome to Present Influence: Live with Marianne Hickman02:13 The Sacredness of the Microphone: Stories from Scars, Not Wounds04:46 The Utah Bro Archetype and the Dangers of Manipulation10:20 The Power of Humour and Authenticity in Public Speaking11:45 Embracing Comedy: Lessons from Mr Rogers and Robin Williams20:39 The Yes, And Principle: Turning Mishaps into Moments28:32 Taking the Pressure Off: Embracing Imperfection29:55 Facing High-Stakes Situations with Confidence32:48 Finding Your People: The Importance of Authenticity38:26 The Role of Confidence in Influence41:46 The Lifelong Student: Embracing Humility49:14 The Power of Confidence: A Personal Story52:16 Final Thoughts and How to ConnectVisit presentinfluence.com/quiz to take the Speaker Radiance Quiz and discover your Charisma Quotient. For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email [email protected] or find me on LinkedInYou can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluenceThanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.Mentioned in this episode:Speaker Fee AuditFind out in less than a minute if you're undercharging for your speaking and where you need to look to fix any leaks with the Speaker Fee Audit. It's free to take and find out if you're missing out on money.