My colleague Phil Waknell is an outstanding speaker – and a presentation coach himself. He’s helped thousands of leaders deliver powerful talks. And yet, before his TEDx Talk, he worked with a coach.
That talk has now been viewed more than a million times.
To grow as a speaker, you need skill – but you also need humility.
I often meet people who say they want to improve but, deep down, believe they’ve already figured it out. I’ve been there myself. We all have moments where we think we know best.
But if you want to keep improving, you have to put that aside.
There’s always someone who sees what you don’t – both the gaps and the strengths.
That’s true for you. It’s true for me.
So if you’re serious about getting better, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Seek feedback. Stay curious.
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