Laura Reid shares her journey from overcoming a severe stutter to becoming an international speaker, public speaking coach, and best-selling author. Her insights on storytelling and public speaking empower veterans and professionals to share their stories effectively.

00:00 Introduction to Drive On Podcast
00:23 Meet Laura Reed: Overcoming Public Speaking Fears
02:22 Laura’s Journey: From Stutter to Speech Slayer
07:31 Empowering Veterans to Share Their Stories
14:57 Tips for Effective Public Speaking
17:29 Avoiding Death by PowerPoint
23:14 The Power of Storytelling in Public Speaking
23:35 Laura Reed’s Book: Public Speaking Horror Show
41:13 Final Thoughts and Resources

Links & Resources

• Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1
• Website: https://www.thespeechslayer.com
• Follow Laura Reid on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speechslayer/
• Follow Laura Reid on Instagram: https://instagram.com/laura_inwonderland
• Follow Laura Reid on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-reid-339456175/
• Other links: https://bit.ly/thepublicspeakinghorrorshowbook

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