286: Owning your voice, taking risks and putting yourself out there - with Jackie Goddard
- S9E286
- 51:17
- November 27th 2024
In this episode, I chat with Jackie Goddard, founder of Power to Speak, a coaching business focused on helping individuals, particularly authors and entrepreneurs, communicate confidently and effectively.
Jackie emphasises the importance of owning one’s story and voice, overcoming fears of public speaking, and the transformative power of storytelling.
Through her experiences, she illustrates how vulnerability and authenticity can enhance connection and engagement in both personal and professional realms.
Jackie highlights the value of experimentation, risk-taking, and continuous learning in building a successful business and personal brand.
She also embraces change, and discusses the significance of stepping out of comfort zones, trying new things, and adapting to changing circumstances.
QUOTABLE QUOTES:
“If you don’t believe it, the audience won’t believe it either.”- JACKIE
“There is no failure, only feedback.”- JACKIE
“Done is better than perfect.”- JACKIE
“If you don’t believe what you’re doing, then the audience won’t believe it either.”- JACKIE
“We are all our own unique selling point, and it’s those stories that make us unique because we all have had a different journey.”- JACKIE
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