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Caroline Goyder | The career-ending risk that paid off.

May 7, 2023
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ADVICE

Rehearse Rigidly, Prepare To Improvise

  • Rehearse tightly but keep adaptive lines ready so you can respond if the audience doesn't react.
  • Use a comedian's toolkit: plan scripted choices and short alternate lines to pivot live.
ADVICE

Use Stand-Up Techniques To Sell Ideas

  • Study how stand-up comics use misdirection and timing to 'sell' an idea and sharpen surprises in your talk.
  • Apply those techniques to make complex points clear and engaging, not just to get laughs.
INSIGHT

One Big Risk Becomes A Growth Hinge

  • A successful risky moment can become a hinge point that proves your work matters and opens new opportunities.
  • Caroline's TEDx validated demand for speaking-confidence help and led to books and wider reach.
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