S03E06 Lisa Corrigan on antiracism, Black liberation, and stepping aside

S03E07 David Henderson on media interviews, being a legal commentator, and authenticity

David Henderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-henderson-89049124 a presentation skills expert at Spoken with Authority and Let 'Em Speak Podcast collaborator, has more than two decades of experience in high-profile communication-based roles, including 20 years as a trial attorney during which he tried over 70 jury cases to a verdict. Previously, he served as an associate at Vinson & Elkins, LLP, and as a prosecutor in the Special Crimes Division of the Bexar County’s District Attorney’s office. Currently, he serves as a civil rights attorney at Ellwanger Law PLLC, and a workshop facilitator and coach at Spoken with Authority.

David joined Toastmasters International in 2007, and in 2010 he was named World Champion of Public Speaking in a competition of more than 30,000 elite speakers from 113 countries. He has been featured on CNN and MSNBC providing legal analyses of high-profile cases involving police shootings. David holds a B.A. from the University of Texas, and a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law.    

By listening to this conversation with David, you’ll learn about:  

- The importance of representation in the media
- The practical details of landing and giving media interviews
- Staying true to your beliefs
- Using the Sandwich Structure Method for interview preparation
- Sharing your expertise
- Getting honest feedback from a trusted friend

Twitter: @OakCliffLawyer
More on the “Sandwich Structure:” 

https://spokenwithauthority.com/sandwich-presentation-structure-method/

S03E06 Lisa Corrigan on antiracism, Black liberation, and stepping aside

Dr. Lisa M. Corrigan is a Professor of Communication and Director of the Gender Studies Program at the University of Arkansas. She has written two books, Prison Power: How Prison Influenced the Movement for Black Liberation (University Press of Mississippi, 2016) and Black Feelings: Race and Affect in the Long Sixties (University Press of Mississippi, 2020). Her third book is an edited collection titled: #MeToo: A Rhetorical Zeitgeist and it will be out in July 2021 published by Routledge.

Lisa also co-hosts a popular podcast with Laura Weiderhaft called Lean Back: Critical Feminist Conversations

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lean-back-critical-feminist-conversations/id1084242264

By listening to this conversation with Lisa, you’ll learn about:  

-           Antiblack public policy
-           The fantasy of civility
-           Communication about power and freedom
-           Collective struggle, navigating conflict, and shared power
-           Whiteness of the American public speech tradition and how to increase inclusion
-           Risk and the roots of speech anxiety
-           Persuasion and flexing capital
-           Black social protest and violence
-           Listening, empathy, and cultural competency as tools of inclusion

S03E05 LeRon Barton on stuttering, preparation, and courage

LeRon L. Barton https://www.linkedin.com/in/leron-barton-cwna-2b700b1/ is a writer from Kansas City, Missouri currently living in San Francisco, California. A graduate of Paseo Academy of Fine Arts, LeRon is the author of two books, Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American Drug Culture and All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of Dating, Relationships, Heartbreak, and Marriage. In addition to his books, LeRon is an essayist whose topics cover racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, and dating. These works have appeared in Black Enterprise, Salon, Harvard Business Review, The Good Men Project, Your Tango, Media Diversity, Raconteur, Elephant Journal, East Bay Times, and MoAD.

LeRon is an international speaker (http://leronbarton.com) who has given three TEDx speeches and has appeared at Al Jazeera, the University of San Francisco, Navis, Speakers Who Dare, Nas Dubai, Glide Memorial Church, The City of Cupertino, Los Altos Chamber of Commerce, Square, and Defy Ventures. In his spare time, LeRon enjoys mentoring African-American youth, teaching Creative Writing at the San Francisco County Jail, and backpacking around the world.

By listening to this conversation with LeRon, you’ll learn about:  

- Speaking with a stutter – it’s not the entirety of who you are
- Supporting and including speakers who have a stutter
- Ableism and destigmatizing stuttering
- Setting expectations
- Sharing stories over data
- Preparing for public speaking success and falling into the next move
- The power of representation
- Having fun as a public speaker

LeRon’s TEDx Talks:
https://www.ted.com/talks/leron_barton_how_i_overcame_my_fear_of_stuttering

https://www.ted.com/talks/leron_l_barton_the_power_of_sharing_your_story

https://www.ted.com/talks/leron_l_barton_the_vital_importance_of_documenting_the_moment

S03E04 Beth Ridley on truth and reconciliation, curiosity, and workplace culture

Beth Ridley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-ridley-a92b8b5/) believes a positive, connected and committed organizational culture is critical to business success. That’s why she combined her 25 years of corporate leadership and management consulting experience with her expertise in diversity and inclusion and positive psychology to launch, The Brimful Life (https://www.thebrimfullife.com/dei/), a coaching and consulting firm that works with executives to strengthen their leadership skills and transform their leadership teams and organizational cultures to better support their vision and strategic goals. In addition, Beth’s podcast series, keynote presentations and workshops inspire and equip leaders to put people and culture first.

Beth has lived and worked in London, Tokyo, Johannesburg, Bangkok, Boston and New York City. She has a BA in English Literature from the University of Virginia, a MA in International Relations from Tufts University and an MBA from Columbia University.

By listening to this conversation with Beth, you’ll learn about:  

- Post-apartheid South Africa and the Truth and Reconciliation Project
- Dress codes and dressing for your day
- Workplaces as a site for diversity
- Approaching communication with curiosity and compassion

S03E04 Beth Ridley on truth and reconciliation, curiosity, and workplace culture

Beth Ridley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-ridley-a92b8b5/) believes a positive, connected and committed organizational culture is critical to business success. That’s why she combined her 25 years of corporate leadership and management consulting experience with her expertise in diversity and inclusion and positive psychology to launch, The Brimful Life (https://www.thebrimfullife.com/dei/), a coaching and consulting firm that works with executives to strengthen their leadership skills and transform their leadership teams and organizational cultures to better support their vision and strategic goals. In addition, Beth’s podcast series, keynote presentations and workshops inspire and equip leaders to put people and culture first.

Beth has lived and worked in London, Tokyo, Johannesburg, Bangkok, Boston and New York City. She has a BA in English Literature from the University of Virginia, a MA in International Relations from Tufts University and an MBA from Columbia University.

By listening to this conversation with Beth, you’ll learn about:  

- Post-apartheid South Africa and the Truth and Reconciliation Project
- Dress codes and dressing for your day
- Workplaces as a site for diversity
- Approaching communication with curiosity and compassion