Fast Foundations The Podcast Episode #50

Credibility Through Authenticity with Julie Menden

Show Notes

On this episode of Fast Foundations, host Jim Carter III welcomes Fast Foundations Mastermind Alumna Julie Menden, a leadership coach, speaker, and trainer.

Julie emphasizes the importance of clear communication and the ability to articulate one’s point effectively. She shares a story about helping a client named John summarize his pitch in one clear sentence, highlighting the power of concise communication.

Julie’s passion for communication and public speaking shines through as she discusses her experience in leadership development and her current focus on coaching and training in communication. She emphasizes the importance of amplifying one’s authentic voice in business to build credibility and attract the right opportunities.

Julie Mendon, a speaking and business mentor, high-performance coach, and speaker, is introduced as a guest. She runs a boutique coaching and training company that helps organizations, businesses, and leaders find and use their confidence to reach peak performance.

 

Overall, this episode of Fast Foundations explores the power of conviction, clear communication, and authenticity in leadership and business. Listeners are invited to participate in “rapid fire takeaways” and share their own introductions, businesses, and key learnings.

The episode also introduces Fast Foundation’s new community-based office hours featuring weekly educational topics and guided workshops. Listeners can sign up for next week’s episode on fastfoundations.com/officehours.

In this Episode, we talk about

  • Emphasizing why to amplify one’s authentic voice in business
  • The importance of clear articulation and the why behind one’s point
  • Sharing a story about a female executive named Elaine who struggled with self-introductions at networking events
  • Explaining how speaking with power and confidence can impact every stage of a business

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Key Moments

[00:01:07] Learn to speak with clarity and confidence.
[00:16:40] Participants express gratitude and share one key takeaway from the presentation in a rapid-fire format.

 

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