This week, Ira spoke with Amy Ayoub, founder of The Zen Speaker, a public speaking coaching company based in Las Vegas. She helps clients share their stories, find peace behind the podium, and move audiences to action. In this elocutionary episode of Ira’s Everything Bagel, Amy talks about her passion for public speaking and helping others conquer their fears; why you should not mistake a speaker who is comfortable with being compelling; the difference in communication styles; connecting with an audience; the importance of realizing that the audience isn’t judging you, you are judging you; your role in getting information to the audience; being authentic; dealing with shame; and always remembering that the issue is communication.
