The No Fear Presenting Podcast

Amy Sterndale on How to Engage Your Audience Effectively

Episode Summary

In this episode, Mike Teixeira and Amy Sterndale dive into the art of communication and public speaking. They chat about how storytelling, being vulnerable and really tuning into your audience can make all the difference in delivering a powerful presentation. With her experience at Sterndale Strategic, Amy opens up about her own experiences across different industries and shares some great insights on tackling imposter syndrome and breaking down complex ideas to keep audiences engaged. They both emphasize that with a little practice and the right attitude, anyone can level up their speaking skills.

Episode Notes

Takeaways

• Putting together a presentation is about taking the audience on a journey.
• Vulnerability in presentations can create a stronger connection with the audience.
• Understanding your audience is crucial for effective communication.
• Storytelling is a powerful tool in public speaking.
• Imposter syndrome is common and can be reframed as a superpower.
• Communication fails if the audience does not understand the message.
• It's important to focus on the key message you want the audience to remember.
• Travel and exposure to different cultures can reduce biases and fears.
• Not everyone needs to be a great public speaker; value comes in different forms.
• Effective communication requires practice and a willingness to learn.