Ep. 373 UNFORGETTABLE AUTHENTICITY WITH ALLISON SHAPIRA

How important are AUTHENTICITY and BELIEVABILITY for a professional communicator? Hall of Fame speaker, author, Harvard Adjunct Lecturer and former opera singer Allison Shapira tackles this question in a lively conversation with Darren and Mark. Drawing from her experience with diplomacy, politics and navigating difficult questions from hostile audiences, Allison offers sage advice on audience-focused, authentic service. 

 

SNIPPETS:

 

• Acknowledge opposing viewpoints

• Be believable

 

• Practice Strategic Authenticity

 

• Be real on stage

 

• Be prepared and polished, but not perfect

 

• Show respect to your audience

 

• Fill your speech with something unique, valuable, and interesting

 

• Provide the right material for the right audience

 

• Be sensitive to your audience and pivot in the moment when necessary

 

• Don't use your artistic gift gratuitously, but to enhance your presentation

 

• Your opening should be exactly the opposite of what everyone expects

 

• AI can get in the way of our authenticity

 

• AI is causing a crisis of believability

 

• Understand what makes you believable

 

 

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