How To Be Credible When Everyone's Faking It

Authenticity and Connection: Transforming Public Speaking with Marianne Hickman SUMMARY In this episode of Present Influence, host John welcomes Marianne Hickman to discuss the importance of authenticity, connection, and ethical speaking in public presentations. They explore issues such as trauma dumping, the power of telling stories from scars, and why confidence without competence can be detrimental. Marianne emphasises the sacredness of the microphone and shares insights on the 'Utah bro' archetype and the Dunning-Kruger effect. The conversation also delves into how humour, open mics, and even onstage mishaps can enhance teaching and engagement. They advocate for continuous learning and maintaining a 'white belt' mentality as they navigate public speaking and personal growth. CHAPTERS 00:00 Cutting Through Stage Fakery: Real Influence You Can Trust 00:55 Welcome to Present Influence: Live with Marianne Hickman 02:13 The Sacredness of the Microphone: Stories from Scars, Not Wounds 04:46 The Utah Bro Archetype and the Dangers of Manipulation 10:20 The Power of Humour and Authenticity in Public Speaking 11:45 Embracing Comedy: Lessons from Mr Rogers and Robin Williams 20:39 The Yes, And Principle: Turning Mishaps into Moments 28:32 Taking the Pressure Off: Embracing Imperfection 29:55 Facing High-Stakes Situations with Confidence 32:48 Finding Your People: The Importance of Authenticity 38:26 The Role of Confidence in Influence 41:46 The Lifelong Student: Embracing Humility 49:14 The Power of Confidence: A Personal Story 52:16 Final Thoughts and How to Connect Visit presentinfluence.com/quiz to take the Speaker Radiance Quiz and discover your Charisma Quotient. For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedIn You can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluence Thanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.