Jul 14, 2020
In episode 114 on persuasive presentations and pitches, I (and
you!) have the pleasure of hearing from executive and presentation
skills coach, Connie Wilder.
Connie Wilder is a bright, gifted, big hearted coach whose work
is very synergistic with mine.
She is the president and CEO of Wilder Coaching. As an executive
and presentation skills coach, her sweet spot is showing leaders
how to connect with their own worthiness in order to make better
decisions, speak with clarity and impact, and harness the energy
needed to recognize their full potential and lead with their full
potential.
With 20+ years as an expert in leadership development, Connie’s
magnetic personality and passionate, engaging speaking style
empowers her clients and audiences to lead from the inside out,
navigate through institutional and self-imposed roadblocks, and
transfer their insights into concrete action.
With a focus on communication, public speaking, persuasive
presentations, and leadership development, Connie helps leaders
build an emotionally intelligent mindset and skill set which
empowers them to transform the way they think, present, and
lead.
Connie was recently honored as a “Volunteer of the Year” by the
Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA) for her work
as the presentation skills coach for MEDA’s Million Dollar
Challenge.
During our conversation on persuasive presentations and pitches,
Connie and I discuss:
- The mindset and skillset required to design and deliver
effective, high-converting, persuasive presentations and
pitches
- Top tips to navigate the real and self-imposed resistance that
comes up when pitching on behalf of yourself or your business
- Powerful lessons Connie has learned as the speaking coach for
MEDA’s Million Dollar Challenge – including how little VC funding
still goes to women-led ventures
- Connie’s profound advice to business leaders as well as the
coaches, consultants, trainers, and experts who serve them about
how to address issues of race (as well as gender) within
organizations
In this episode
- About Connie Wilder [ 3:20 ]
- Connie’s top tips for giving persuasive presentations [ 7:15
]
- Navigating through difficulties by utilizing our awareness [
14:25 ]
- How women can empower themselves through discernment [ 22:20
]
- The ways that structure will liberate creativity [ 35:00 ]
- All about MEDA’s Million Dollar Challenge [ 37:50 ]
- How to address issues of race within organizations [ 46:20
]
Moxielicous quotes
- “I love creating a safe space for people to learn. As a coach,
I don’t come to the table with all the answers; I come to the table
with a strong ability to help my clients find the answers for
themselves.”
- “I want my clients to know what’s in their toolbox.”
- “Use awareness, take a deep breath, and ask a question anyway.
It’s not about having all the answers; it’s about asking more
questions.”
- “The journey inward is the path to our potential. ”
- “We have lots of opportunities to introduce ourselves.”
- “The tools that I have are designed to leverage
creativity.”
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Connect with Connie on her website or via LinkedIn.
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