Crazy Good Talks | Deirdre Van Nest

WANT TO MAKE AN IMPACT? I believe your ability to express yourself in a compelling way is an essential ingredient to Making An Impact. Here's why: Early on in business I belonged to a networking group. Each week members had to give a short presentation. What broke my heart was that when many of the members spoke, others tuned out. YOU COULD SEE IT IN THEIR GLAZED-OVER EYES AND "SECRETLY" SCROLLING THROUGH THEIR PHONES UNDER THE TABLE. This broke my heart because these members were often highly accomplished and really cared about making a difference, but they were being ignored, and that's not ok with me. I remember thinking, “They're good at what they do, but they'll NEVER REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BECAUSE THEY’RE NOT MAKING AN IMPACT WHEN THEY EXPRESS THEMSELVES." They didn’t make an impact because they weren't compelling and weren't connecting emotionally with people. INSTEAD, THEY LOADED PEOPLE UP WITH FACTS AND FIGURES, RATHER THAN TELLING STORIES AND USING OTHER ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES. This is not surprising because most professionals are taught to communicate technically and academically when what's needed to capture attention is to WEAVE YOUR WORDS AND IDEAS TOGETHER IN A WAY THAT MAKES AN IMPACT. This bothered me so much that I eventually shifted my business from helping professionals master their mindset, TO HELPING THEM MAKE AN IMPACT WHEN THEY SPEAK AND WRITE. I do this work because the world needs to hear from great people doing great work. I would love to help you too! We help you Make An Impact with: Done for you Business Stories Keynote Speaking & Corporate Training Individual Training-Presentations,1:1 Meetings, Storytelling Podcast Hosting Skills Videos Scripts & Delivery If you or your team of financial professionals or thought leaders could benefit from TANGIBLE STRATEGIES AND DONE FOR YOU STORIES THAT WILL IMMEDIATELY MAKE AN IMPACT ON THEIR IDEAL CLIENTS, please send me a direct message. Thanks for stopping by! Deirdre