Kristy Siefkin
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Kristy Siefkin
@kristysiefkin.bsky.social
www.KristySiefkin.com
· Executive Communications
· Keynote Speaker
· Media & Public Speaking Skills Coaching
· Corporate Event Emcee
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴

Rather than relying solely on facts, effective speakers use storytelling to activate the brain, foster an emotional connection through oxytocin, and make their message memorable, thereby establishing themselves as experts.

#Storytelling
September 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM
𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆

A significant number of people experience speech anxiety, but successful speakers learn to manage this nervousness by reframing it as a valuable asset rather than a weakness, which improves their performance and connection with the audience.
September 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆, 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴

By using intentional body movements such as diaphragmatic breathing and power poses, speakers can manage their anxiety and appear more confident, transforming nervousness into a visible passion for their topic.

#PublicSpeaking
August 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲

To avoid overwhelming an audience with details and to stand out as a thought leader, it is essential to clearly and memorably communicate one main message and explain why it matters.

#ClearCommunication #KeyMessage #PresentationTips
August 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀: 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Introverted experts often need help translating their impressive knowledge into confident, clear communication.

#IntrovertSpeakers #ExpertCommunication #SpeakWithConfidence #PresentationSkills #PublicSpeakingCoach #ProfessionalGrowth
August 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀:
Confident and charismatic speakers stand out by effectively communicating a meaningful message with clarity and confidence, allowing them to connect with their audience on both an intellectual and emotional level.
August 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴:

Telling yourself you are excited rather than calm can boost your confidence and persuasive ability as a speaker, as managing anxiety is more about adjusting your mindset and body awareness to handle the natural adrenaline surge.
August 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲:
Many presentations fail to establish thought leadership because they lack a clear, central message. To truly engage and persuade an audience, it's essential to communicate a distinct perspective and make a compelling case for why listeners should adopt it.
August 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼-𝗧𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁: In order to be recognized as credible experts and trusted voices in their industries, high-achieving leaders must master public speaking to effectively build trust and connect with audiences in both virtual and in-person settings.

#GoToExpert #ThoughtLeadership
August 7, 2025 at 11:43 PM