EP01: Owning the Room When There IS No Room

Ever wondered why some speakers captivate the room, holding every gaze, commanding attention effortlessly whether they're in person or on a screen? What if you could unlock that secret for yourself? Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Speaker Dynamics - Own the Room," where your host, Karin Reed, an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist, four-time author, and renowned communication expert, unveils the essence of commanding communication. With a rich background in media and a passion for teaching, Karin is on a mission to help you master the art of effective communication in every setting.

 

In this episode, Karin shares her inspiring journey from broadcast journalism to becoming a sought-after communication coach. It all began with a pivotal request from a C-level executive seeking to improve her on-camera presence. This encounter sparked the creation of a comprehensive curriculum aimed not just at on-camera communication but at empowering individuals across all communication platforms. Karin delves into the unique challenges of speaking through a camera, highlighting the crucial differences from in-person interactions, including the lack of audience feedback, the discomfort of seeing oneself on screen, and the unrealistic pressure for perfection.

 

With a promise to offer real-world advice and actionable tips, Karin sets the foundation for what listeners can expect: a treasure trove of insights into becoming more authentic and effective communicators. She emphasizes that intelligence doesn't equate to on-camera charisma and that true communication power lies in authenticity. This episode is a call to action for anyone looking to elevate their communication skills, from executives striving to lead with impact to teams seeking to enhance their collective influence. Karin's message is clear: authentic communication is the key to owning the room, regardless of the medium.

 

Quotes:

• “Every leader now needs to be a master of communication across all platforms. And that's what this podcast is all about. Because it's not just about on-camera communication, it's just not about virtual communication. It's not just about in-person communication, whether that be in front of a boardroom or up on stage. It's about how to be impactful, how to have influence in the room whether that is a physical room or a virtual one.” (9:12 | Karin Reed) 
• “Being good on camera is not a reflection of your intelligence or lack thereof.” (10:11| Karin Reed) 
• “The camera offers no feedback. So whenever you are talking to people face to face, when you're presenting in a room where everybody's sharing the same air, Typically, you are surveying the landscape and trying to see how your message is being greeted. And you know, maybe somebody is nodding along, maybe somebody is nodding off, but you change your delivery based upon that feedback that you're receiving. But if you are talking to a camera, that camera offers no feedback and it creates this barrier to how effective you are when you communicate.” (11:48 | Karin Reed)
• “When we perform, we want to be perfect. And the harder we try to be perfect, what happens? Well, the more difficult that becomes. And here's the thing. Perfection is not what makes you a great communicator, does not make you a great speaker. What makes you a great communicator, what makes you a great speaker, whether it's on camera or off, is authenticity.” (14:02 | Karin Reed) 

 

Links

Website: www.speakerdynamics.com

Speaker Dynamics University: https://university.speakerdynamics.com/

Speaker Dynamics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakerdynamics/

Karin Reed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-reed/

 

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