In this episode of the SPEAKPact podcast, our host Antoniette Roze dives deep into impactful leadership with Jackie Freiberg, a celebrated leadership coach and bestselling author of nine award-winning books. Jackie talks about her passion for leadership, inspired from a young age by her father's teachings. The conversation covers her noteworthy work with Southwest Airlines, strategies to bridge the gap between technical skills and leadership, and the importance of being both tough-minded on standards and tender-hearted with people. Jackie also shares valuable tips for emerging speakers and leaders on how to develop presentation skills, connect with their audience, and continuously stay on a 'learner's journey.' Tune in to learn from one of the top minds in leadership and get inspired to make a greater impact in your professional and personal life.

01:13 The Inspiration Behind the Books

08:42 Leadership and Connection

11:32 Journey to the Stage

22:47 The Importance of Presentation Skills

25:56 Understanding Work and Life Trends

26:35 Embracing Digital Transformation and Leadership

27:37 Human Qualities in the Digital Age

29:13 Addressing the Loneliness Epidemic

32:19 The Importance of Quality Relationships

33:31 Superpowers for Emerging Speakers

37:57 Balancing Leadership and Speaking

42:58 The Power of Being Interested

47:19 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

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