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My guest today is Bridget Sampson who is an author, leadership coach, and the founder and CEO of Sampson Coaching and Consulting. She is also a professional public speaker at TEDx and has written a book, Communication Secrets for Success. 

Now, before you dismiss this episode as something that's 'not for you' because you're introverted like me, I want you to understand that effective communication is essential for building relationships and expanding your network. In our conversation, Bridget and I explore how the fear of putting yourself out there is not only experienced by introverts like us but by everyone. Bridget even shares her own journey from being terrified by early public speaking experiences to becoming a confident communicator. Bridget and I break down the mindsets needed to overcome that fear. More importantly, she reveals the process of crafting a thoughtful, meaningful message to share with the world.

If you find yourself struggling to communicate effectively to build relationships, I highly recommend listening to my conversation with Bridget. The insights she offers are incredibly valuable for developing your communication skills and achieving success.

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Here's What You'll Learn:

• How Bridget overcame her fear of public speaking and pursued a career in communication
• Why people are ‌afraid of public speaking and how to overcome that fear
• The three steps to coming up with a 'point'
• How important are the words that you actually use
• What you should focus on more when you want to deliver a message
• KEY TAKEAWAY: It's easier to deliver a message with a lot of energy if you actually care about what you are talking about.
• The importance of emotions when conveying a message
• Professional speakers also experience the same pressure as everyone else when preparing to speak publicly
• How to start believing that you can put yourself out there
• The first steps you can take to develop your communication skills
• Bridget's journey of having a transgender daughter revealed to her just before the pandemic happened
• Bridget and her daughter's Transgender School podcast
• The thin line between therapists and coaches and knowing which one you need

Useful Resources Mentioned:

Communication Secrets for Success: Sampson, Bridget

Prof. Albert Mehrabian and The 7%-38%-55% Rule

Transgender School Podcast

Managing & Alleviating Chronic Pain with…Creativity? | with Anna Holtzman

Sampson Coaching & Consulting

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