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A lesson in adaptation! And reason 5786 why I’m not a fully scripted speaker… Turned up for a speaking gig yesterday at a football stadium. I was looking forward to it. But there’s something strange about sports stadiums to me; my heart always sinks when I hear an event is at one, as they can […]

Larry Long with Lee from Leeds! A late-night chat with Larry Long Jr, a professional speaker from North Carolina who ended up staying with Lee, so once the day was done, they sat down and just talked.

They covered a lot. Why he takes his family and his golf clubs when he travels. How he went from IT to running a baseball academy that went bust to 16 years in software sales before speaking finally clicked. What he actually means when he says he “serves” his audience. And why he kept a weekly motivational video going for over five years, 316 episodes, through the pandemic and beyond.

Toward the end, they get into practical stuff for speakers: finding your people, when to speak for free (and when not to), and why relationships matter more than almost anything else in this business. A proper late-night chat. Some laughs, a bit more depth than you might expect.

You can find Lee at www.leejackson.org/links (https://www.leejackson.org/links) and Larry at www.larrylongjr.com (https://www.larrylongjr.com) – enjoy.

How Do You Actually Tame the Fear of Public Speaking?  A live Threads conversation…. A real conversation about presentation anxiety, the brain, and why affirmations probably aren’t enough Public speaking anxiety is one of the most common fears around. But most advice on the subject either over-simplifies it or misses the point entirely. This thread […]

PS It is good to check out the diagrams first https://growthbyvisuals.com – all Lee’s key links are here: https://leejackson.org/links? the podcast is here: https://leejackson.org/podcast

***Listen out for a 20% discount code near the end, too!

Are you overcomplicating your message without even realising it? Here’s how a simple visual can change everything.

I met Hidde Douna from @growthbyvisuals ( https://growthbyvisuals.com (https://growthbyvisuals.com/) ) on social media — a guy who’s cracked the code on turning complex topics into easy-to-digest visuals. His secret? Simplicity and design.

He started creating visuals just for fun — then realised they help him remember ideas better and connect with his audience. Now, he’s building a library you can buy to transform your presentations, coaching and content.
The key takeaway? Less is more. Simplify to amplify — and watch your message resonate deeper.
#speaking #slides #GrowthByVisuals #VisualCommunication #SimplifyToAmplify #DesignThinking #ContentTips

PS It is good to check out the diagrams first (https://growthbyvisuals.com/) or watch the video here too on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/leejacksonspeaker) – all links are here (https://leejackson.org/links?)

Listen out for a 20% discount code too near the end! Result.

Are you overcomplicating your message without even realising it? Here’s how a simple visual can change everything.

I met Hidde Douna from @growthbyvisuals ( https://growthbyvisuals.com (https://growthbyvisuals.com/) ) on social media — a guy who’s cracked the code on turning complex topics into easy-to-digest visuals. His secret? Simplicity and design.

He started creating visuals just for fun — then realised they help him remember ideas better and connect with his audience. Now, he’s building a library you can buy to transform your presentations, coaching and content.
The key takeaway? Less is more. Simplify to amplify — and watch your message resonate deeper.
#speaking #slides #GrowthByVisuals #VisualCommunication #SimplifyToAmplify #DesignThinking #ContentTips

A simple £1 top tip to make you look like a better public speaker!

Should I fake it until I make it when public speaking? There is a better way.
Book Lee to help you and your colleagues become more confident speakers.
You can even get his online course right now – visit https://leejackson.org/links
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