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Hello and welcome to my channel on Self-Leadership and Public Speaking (SLPS).

If you are on a journey to uncover your wealth of potentials and become a confidents and impactful speaker, you will feel at home here.

Not what you know but what you do!
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When Should I Get My Private Plane?

DEVELOPING THE DEVELOPER

The life of a public speaker can be glamorous. 🀩

Who doesn’t like to speak to thousands of people? Who doesn’t like to ride on the adrenaline that comes from a cheering crowd? Who doesn’t like to drive a big car and fly a private plane? πŸ›©πŸ›³

They are not bad, but you need to do something first! Find out! ‼️

Today’s article is a dept you owe yourself for personal investment. Don’t miss it for anything!

Click on the link below:

https://olanreamodu.com/when-should-i-get-my-private-plane/

Don’t read it for someone else; make the lessons your own. When you are blessed, then please pass it on.

How about sharing your most memorable lesson?πŸ§πŸ€”
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Chris and Will: Dangers of Talking A Lot

Chris: Doc, people say I talk too much so I should become a speaker!πŸ—£

Dr. Will: I see you have Talkativities, the tendency to talk all the time.πŸ©ΊπŸ”¬

While the desire to talk a lot may show self-confidence, You may

1. Listen less: listening is a strong attribute of a speaker. It is priceless in connecting with your audience.πŸ‘‚

2. Like the β€œsound of your voice”: you will still be speaking when your audience is done listening.πŸ₯±

3. Accept every invitation to speak: wise speakers must speak only in their area of authority.β˜ŽοΈβœ‰οΈ

Extremes are incompatible with public speaking. When you are too silent, your audience forget you exist because you are losing your relevance. And when you talk too much, they tune off, because they need a break.

β€œThe right word spoken at the right time is as beautiful as gold apples in a silver bowl” Prov 25:11

Action Point:
1. What topic will you not speak on for a million dollars?πŸ’΅
2. React to this post and share this with someoneπŸ‘
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Wisdom InjectionπŸ’‰

Voltaire was a prolific writer and versatile who produced works in almost every literary form, including plays, poems, novels, essays, histories, but also scientific expositions.

Key Takeaway:
1. There are things better left unsaid
2. The more you say, the less people hear

Quotes are profound statements that stir up wisdom in the hearts of the observant.

In what way can you relate with this quote on public speaking? 🎀

Leave a comment.βœ’οΈπŸ“’
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Facts: No Kidding! What Happens When You Talk Too Much?

1. Information Overload: 50% of the information presented in a speech is forgotten within an hour, and 90% within a week. Overloading the audience with too much information can worsen this issue. (University of Kansas) 🀯

2. Audience Engagement: the average human attention span has decreased from 12 seconds in 2000 to 8 seconds in 2013. This means that speakers need to be concise and engaging to keep their audience’s attention. (National Center for Biotechnology Information- NCBI)😴

3. Fear of Public Speaking: a lot of individuals experience some degree of anxiety or nervousness when public speaking. This anxiety can lead to over-talking as a coping mechanism (greatercollinwood.org)😨😬

What can you do to avoid the issues above?
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Good Speaker or Great Speaker; Your Choice!

DEVELOPING THE DEVELOPER

Sometimes we settle for good enough when we can be outstanding.

As public speakers, ours is a responsibility to create a memorable experience that would worth the time of our audience. They don’t listen out of pity for us, they listen because they need us to impact them.

How do we move from good to great?πŸ€”

Today’s article is another opportunity to develop ourselves so that we can develop others. You don’t want to miss this!

Click on the link below

https://olanreamodu.com/good-speaker-or-great-speaker-your-choice/

Don’t read it for someone else; make the lessons your own. When you are blessed, then please pass it on.

How about sharing your most memorable lesson?πŸ§πŸ‘
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Chris and Will: Fear of Public Speaking

Chris: Doc, when I stand before people to speak, my palms sweat, and my knees shake. In fact, my heart beats so fast that my mind goes blank.😱🫣

Dr. Will: I see you have Stage Fright FeverπŸ₯΅. At its mildest level, people make unnecessary mistakes, and at its critical level, people forgo valuable opportunities due to fear.πŸ©ΊπŸ”¬

Let’s demystify the fear of public speaking.

Fear of speaking is a killer of potentials. No matter how gifted we are, we tend to underperform under fear.😰

It shifts our attention from our capacity to our perceived flaws. πŸ§πŸ”¦

Research says we are only born with 2 fears- the fear of falling or of a loud sound. Every other fear, we learnt. Our fear of speaking came from our experience or observation. πŸ“Š

If you learnt it, you can unlearn it!πŸ’―πŸ•Ί

Action Points
1. Make a list of why you fear speakingβœ’οΈπŸ“’
2. React to this post, and Share your list in the comments⌨️
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Wisdom InjectionπŸ’‰

Michael Mescon was a renowned writer and author, with an impressive portfolio of over 300 articles and books to his name. His notable works include the award-winning textbook "Business Today", which received the McGuffey Award in 2002, and the bestselling book "Management: Individual and Organization Effectiveness".

He was also honored as a Georgia Author of the Year for his insightful book "Showing up for Work and Other Keys to Business Success".

Key Takeaway
1. The more you know, the less the fear to talk about it.

Quotes are profound statements that stir up wisdom in the hearts of the observant.

When did your knowledge of a subject rescue your from the fear of speaking? 😊

Share your experience.πŸ“’βœ’οΈ
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Facts: No Kidding! Vital Data on Causes of Fear of Speaking.

1. Fear of Judgment: 75% of individuals fear being judged by their audience. 😬

2. Lack of Experience: about 20% of individuals avoid career paths that require frequent public speaking.😰

3. Fear of Embarrassment: About 40% of people anxious about public speaking experience sleep disturbances before a speaking engagement. 🫣

4. Perfectionism: High standards and the desire to perform perfectly can increase anxiety. About 25% of individuals experience this. 🧐

5. Lack of Preparation: Insufficient preparation can heighten anxiety. Around 74% of people feel nervous about talking to others. 😴

Sources: greatercollinwood.org, supportivecareaba.com

Which of the above can you relate to and why?😊
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Speak to Yourself!

DEVELOPING THE DEVELOPER

Fear of public speaking begins from what goes on in our minds, after all, fear is of the mind.

Imagine telling a little child a scary bedtime story and the child ends up with nightmares. Who is to blame? The storyteller of course. Now imagine that you are the storyteller telling yourself scary things about you standing before people to speak.😱

As a public speaker, you need to control what you say to yourself. You have the highest authority of influence over your own life. πŸ’―

That is why today, as we approach the weekend, I bring you this article to help you become more deliberate about what you tell yourself.

Click on the link below:

https://olanreamodu.com/speak-to-yourself/

Don’t read it for someone else; make the lessons your own. When you are blessed, then please pass it on.

I'll like to know what you say to yourself. Please share, someone needs to hear it.πŸ‘
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We Made it to 600+

Thank you so much for helping this channel grow. You are simply amazing!πŸ•ΊπŸ•ΊπŸ•ΊπŸ•ΊπŸ•ΊπŸ•ΊπŸ•ΊπŸ•ΊπŸ•ΊπŸ•ΊπŸ•ΊπŸ•ΊπŸ•Ί

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I hope though that you are getting great value for your time?

I am absolutely excited to have you here!πŸ’―
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Chris and Will: How to Get Rid of Fear

Chris: Doc, I realized that your diagnosis last week was spot on. How do I deal with my fears?

Dr. Will: Take a regular dose of CALMolin.πŸ©ΊπŸ’Š

Fear of speaking has its benefits. It keeps you from getting overconfident and taking speaking for granted, and it helps you to prepare extra hard. πŸ“–

Your audience can't read your mind; they don’t know you are scared until you show it. Stay composed for the first few minutes and you will get more comfortable.πŸ‘

We speak better among friends than enemies. Realize that your audience is not hoping you’d fail. They are there to listen to you, that counts for something. See them as friends and be at ease. πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦

Be passionate. Passion converts fear to positive energy. ⚑️

You don’t fail when you fear, forget your words or make an error. You fail when you give up. Never Stop!



Action Points
1. What do you do to stay calm when speaking?
2. Share your thots in the comments
3. React to this post with πŸ”₯ if you can relate
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Wisdom InjectionπŸ’‰

The human brain starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up to speak in public. β€” George Jessel


George Jessel was a versatile American entertainer. With a multifaceted career spanning acting, singing, songwriting, and film production, Jessel became a beloved comedic personality of his time. His charisma and wit earned him the affectionate nickname "Toastmaster General of the United States," as he frequently hosted high-profile events in politics and entertainment, cementing his reputation as a charming and engaging emcee.

Key Takeaway
1. While the statement is humorous, if one is not careful, it can become a reality.

Quotes are profound statements that stir up wisdom in the hearts of the observant.

Leave a Comment
1. Have you ever experienced what George described?
2. How does one β€œrestart” the brain in front of an audience?
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Facts: No Kidding! What the Fear Public Speaking May Cost You

1. Career Limitations: Fear of public speaking can limit career opportunities 🚧. About 20% of individuals with speaking anxiety avoid career paths that require frequent presentations.

2. Reduced Job Performance: Anxiety about speaking can affect job performance and productivity. Approximately 70% of employed Americans believe that presentation skills are critical to their success at work.πŸ“‰

3. Impact on Leadership: Fear of speaking can prevent individuals from taking on leadership roles. This fear is more common than the fear of death, spiders, or heights. 🏒

4. Economic Costs: The fear of public speaking can lead to missed opportunities and economic costs for individuals and organizations. Public speaking anxiety affects about 75% of the population. πŸ’΅

Sources: https://www.supportivecareaba.com, https://www.insivia.com, https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com, https://www.healthcentral.com

Which of the above can you relate to and why?πŸ€”
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No, No…Yes!

DEVELOPING THE DEVELOPER


Among the greatest fears we have is the fear of rejection.

For some of us, our attempt at doing something new was met by negativity and we learnt to withdraw to our safe zone. Some others have not even tried yet, but they fear how people will react to their venture.

β€œNo” is a word you are likely to hear frequently on your journey to greatness.

It can make you try harder and grow faster or make you give up.

What ever be the case, all the β€œNo” you have received and the ones on the way are only asking you a simple question: β€œWhat is strong enough to stop you?”

To stir up you mind this weekend, I bring you this article that will make you realise that even great people got their own β€œNo”. See what they did with it. πŸ’―πŸ’―πŸ’―

Click on the link below
https://olanreamodu.com/no-noyes/

Don’t read it for someone else; make the lessons your own. When you are blessed, then please pass it on.

If you will be unstoppable, react with πŸ”₯ and share you comment on the article.
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Chris and Will: Avoiding Eye Contact

Chris: Doc, I am terrified to look at people's faces! 🫣

Dr. Will: I see you have Eye Contact Deficiency.🩺

You tend to look everywhere but at your audience.

When you look over their heads, they feel you consider them invisible. πŸ«₯

When you distract yourself with your presentation, they feel you are talking to yourself.πŸ₯±

When you play with any object you are holding, they believe you are nervous. 😩

Not making eye contact disconnect you from your audience. If you want to avoid them, why speak to them?

It can also be problematic in conversations by making you appear less confident.

Eye contact opens an invaluable channel between you and your audience. You see their needs and they see your passion. When people feel seen, they feel special; and when they feel special, they listen. πŸ₯°

Action Points
1. Have you ever avoid eye contact?
2. Share your experience in the comments βœ’οΈπŸ“’ and react with πŸ‘


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Wisdom InjectionπŸ’‰

I've done interviews in the past where, apparently, I didn't give the journalist any eye contact. I'm a bit shy, yes. I've thought about refusing to do any press at all.


Julian Barratt is a renowned English comedian, actor, and musician known for his surreal humour. He rose to fame as part of The Mighty Boosh comedy troupe alongside Noel Fielding, producing critically acclaimed radio and television shows that garnered a cult following and numerous awards.

Key Takeaway
1. Even celebrities can be shy so don’t be too hard on yourself.
2. Stop whatever will stop you from achieving your goals.

Quotes are profound statements that stir up wisdom in the hearts of the observant.

Leave a Comment
1. Have you ever experienced what Julian described?
2. Share how easy it is for you to make eye contact during conversations?

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Facts: No Kidding! Ineffective speaking- Avoiding Eye Contact

1. Avoiding Eye Contact: about 30% of speakers avoid eye contact due to nervousness, which can make them seem untrustworthy or disengaged. 🫣

2. Darting Eyes: approximately 20% of speakers rapidly shift gazes which makes them appear anxious and unfocused.πŸ₯Ί

3. Staring at One Spot: around 15% of speakers Fixate on a single point or person, which can make the rest of the audience feel ignored. πŸ“Œ

4. Looking Over the Audience: about 10% of speakers look just above the heads of the audience, which can create a sense of disconnection. ✈️

Sources: https://www.instituteofpublicspeaking.com, https://aspireatlas.com/, https://www.throughlinegroup.com/, https://peepstrategy.com/

Which of the above can you relate to and why?πŸ€·πŸ½β€β™‚οΈ
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Focus and Drive? Ask the Ants!

DEVELOPING THE DEVELOPER

Everyone wants to be associated with a truly wise person. But what happens when you meet the TEACHER of your wise mentor?

Imagine the wisest king who lived, claiming he had a teacher! Ok, now we are curious, so we ask him, β€œShow us your teacher”, and then he points down at the floor. Confused, we look down and up at his face, β€œthere is nothing there”, we tell him. But he says, β€œOh yes, there is. And you have ignored it all your life- it is the Ant!”

Solomon learned a few things from the ants: if we are wise, we will, too.

We can't reach our fullest potential without drive and focus. Great to have the experts on that subject in the house today- Ants.

Take a peak at what Solomon discovered.

Click on the link below:
https://olanreamodu.com/drive-and-focus-ask-the-ants/

Don’t read it for someone else; make the lessons your own. When you are blessed, then please pass it on.

I'd love to know what you learnt from this piece. Please leave a comment.
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Celebrating Dr. David Oyedepo

We have begun the week that leads to the 70th Birthday Celebration of the Icon and global impact agent, Dr. David Olaniyi Oyedepo.

I personally value him as a mentor, teacher and father.

While there are so many things to reflect on about his life, on this platform, I will share his outstanding public speaking techniques.

1. Story telling: his messages and lectures are brought home with applicable stories. πŸŽ₯

2. Highlighted points: he lists points that are easy to follow.πŸ–ŒπŸ“•

3. Conversation style: he speaks to multitudes as though he is speaking to a single person. πŸ“ž

4. Audience management: no matter the size of the audience, he gains and sustains attention. πŸ“‘

Action Points
1. If you have ever heard him, share what you love about listening to him.
2. Show your love by reacting with πŸ”₯
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Wisdom InjectionπŸ’‰

There is no ordinary task, it’s man’s ordinary approach that makes a task look ordinary.


There is nothing extraordinary on its own, it is man’s extraordinary commitment that makes it so.


David Oyedepo is a renowned Nigerian preacher and founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners' Chapel International. He has established a vast network of churches with 20,000 branches across Nigeria, several African nations, and several international locations. Oyedepo is a pioneer of the Christian charismatic movement in Africa and has been recognized as one of Nigeria's most influential preachers. He also serves as Chancellor of Covenant University and Landmark University.

Key Takeaway
1. When you sit with your assignment, the world comes looking for you.
2. What fails in the hand of one person will flourish in the hand of another.

Let’s Do This
Please celebrate this great man by sharing your favorite David Oyedepo Quote
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