This episode of the Public Speaking Super Powers Podcast features Carma’s interview with Sherry Richardson. Sherry started Alan Cox Automotive in 1983 with Alan and became sole owner in 1996. She speaks publicly about vehicle service and maintenance to educate and empower women and men. She also speaks about being a woman in a male-dominated industry and marketing using examples of how she markets her business.
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Length: 7 minutes, 4 seconds
“Public speaking was something that I just kind of stumbled into,” said Sherry Richardson. “But once I got a hold of it and it got a hold of me it’s something that I enjoy very much.” In this episode, she shares some tips on how to incorporate humor into your presentations.
Sherry Richardson’s Big Tip: Always test out your humor on real people before using it in a presenation. “I always practice ahead of time. I see what works, what doesn’t work. I practice in front of employees. I practice at my Toastmasters meeting. I practice in front of my husband. So that I get a reaction.”
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About the Public Speaking Super Powers Podcast Series
Carma Spence, the author of Public Speaking Super Powers, interviewed 80+ speakers as research for the book. This podcast shares those interviews so you can hear what the Featured Speakers said in their own words. This series will run twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays, until all interviews are posted.