Carmen Sederino, Performance Master & Speaking Strategist
- Overcame shyness through calisthenics and theater
- Formal education in performing arts and acting
- Combined stage skills with leadership and corporate training roles
Podcast
Overview
Carmen Sederino, performance master and speaking strategist, joins Ashutosh Garg on “The Brand Called You” to reveal her journey and powerful approach to public speaking. Here are the top takeaways from their conversation, with handy timestamped questions for quick reference.
00:01:12- How did Carmen’s theater background shape her career?
- Overcame shyness through calisthenics and theater
- Formal education in performing arts and acting
- Combined stage skills with leadership and corporate training roles
00:06:43- What is the Illuminated Story Method?
- A method to “light people up from the inside”
- Merges keynote speaking with theater techniques
- Focused on CEOs, thought leaders, and storytellers
00:08:08- What mindset shift turns a presentation into a performance?
- Move from just informing to giving audiences a memorable experience
- Shift to immersive storytelling and emotional impact
00:09:01- How do theatrical elements enhance speaking?
- Integrates storytelling, lighting, sound, and movement
- Draws from theater to create vivid, emotional experiences
00:10:04- What storytelling mistakes do leaders make?
- Irrelevant or shallow stories that don’t connect
- Importance of depth and resonance over raw facts or slides
00:11:23- How to balance complex ideas and emotional connection?
- Start with a clear “core message” and build outwards
- Example: Making a legal update relevant through relatable characters
00:14:11- How can introverts learn to own the stage?
- Safe, supportive coaching environment
- Rehearsal and theater-director guidance for natural delivery
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- Overcame shyness through calisthenics and theater
- Formal education in performing arts and acting
- Combined stage skills with leadership and corporate training roles
