EP45: The Power of Storytelling and Public Speaking with Johanna Walker

Johanna gets super real and honest in our conversation.
 We talk about the transformational power of using your
voice, sharing your story, speaking in front of others… even
when if feels absolutely terrifying.


She shares about the moment when you know you have something
to say and your mind says, “NO WAY!,” but your heart knows
you must — and how that led to her most raw talk ever.  


And we talk about making a contribution to people’s lives by
building connection, and unraveling oppression, through the
act of telling our stories.






In this convo we get into:






Courageous action

How are body is connected to our voice, both physically
and metaphorically

The power, transformation, and liberation of storytelling

Managing the fear that can come when speaking up or from
the stage

THE most vulnerable talk she ever gave (link is below)

The true soul of her work as a public speaker and
speaking coach

Discovering your own “f*ck nugget”







More about Johanna:






Johanna Walker is the fear-blasting, storytelling maven for
coaches, consultants, leaders and change-makers. (also known
as a public speaking coach) As a keynote speaker and workshop
facilitator, she has presented for corporations, non-profits,
start-ups and community organizations, helping audiences
develop authentic presence as speakers, find the ideas they
want to be known for, and craft those ideas into compelling
presentations.


Johanna is the founder of Women Who Speak, a transformational
speaker coaching program for female leaders, and leads The
Speaker’s Playground, an ongoing practice group for new and
seasoned speakers. She is the co-founder and co-host of
Boulder’s popular bi-monthly story slam series, Truth Be
Told, (www.storyslamboulder.com) where people from the
audience come to the stage and tell true stories about their
lives.


In addition to her work as a speaker and coach, she has
written and performed solo theater pieces that she’s toured
throughout the US and Canada.


Want help with your own public
speaking? You can get her
FREE “Ignite Your Speaking
Power” video class where you’ll learn tips for
making friends with your fear of public speaking, how to get
to the heart of your message, secrets to crafting a talk that
attracts clients and followers and what it takes to risk
being visible. www.johannawalker.com/nakedconversations


Or connect with Johanna:


www.johannawalker.com
www.storyslamboulder.com
https://www.instagram.com/jaywalk63/
https://www.facebook.com/GetRealPublicSpeaking/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/getrealpublicspeaking/






Resources Mentioned:






Johanna’s talk on the struggle and heartache of not getting
married and having kids is HERE






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discovery call here.






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