Bronwyn Communications

Bronwyn Communications It's time to shine: Find your voice. Tap your passion. Own the room. That magical state is available to all of us, if we have the right tools. On stage? On camera?

Over the past 20 years, I have worked with hundreds of people to help them shine as brightly as possible before a public audience. Whether we were preparing for a live segment on CNBC, a shot at glory on The Oprah Show, an adrenaline-infused appearance on Bill Maher, a season in the judge’s chair of American Idol, a sit-down conversation with the Wall Street Journal, or an 18 minute opportunity on

the TED stage, no two clients were alike, no two stories exactly the same. But there was one thing that separated the good from the truly great on stage or on camera:

The great ones were those who allowed themselves to be completely authentic, who told the audience something that was impossible to ignore, something that was simultaneously fresh and familiar. They make it look easy, these great ones… but for many of us, nothing could be more mysterious or difficult than achieving that seemingly magical state when someone is able to be both captivating and themselves when the stakes are so high. This is the promise of Shine: that it will give you the skills you need to be absolutely yourself, even when the stakes are high. The work begins with these three simple questions:

Who are you when you are with the people you love most? Who are you when you get in front of the room? Is there a difference between the two? If the answer to the last question is yes—there is a difference— then you might be playing stingy with your greatest gift: your true, authentic self. When we are less than authentic, we aren’t able to communicate in a way that is interesting, and arresting. We’re too busy playing a role to be able to care about what the audience needs. It’s no wonder the audience is checking their smart phones while we are talking — they are bored to tears with the watered down version of ourselves we are serving up! I believe that your voice is your greatest power. They say faith can move mountains, but it is voice that tells the mountains where to move. In my workshops and one-on-one client sessions, I see too many people hiding behind masks that no longer serve them (if they ever did). I see smart, talented men and women swallow their ideas and their beliefs, until all that is left is a stifling feeling of frustration, inadequacy and fear. This page is for anyone with the desire to be not just themselves, but the best possible expression of themselves — regardless of the circumstance.

It’s been a week. 👺💩😢There are times we feel powerful, inspired, and motivated and times we wonder what the hell is the ...
09/24/2020

It’s been a week. 👺💩😢There are times we feel powerful, inspired, and motivated and times we wonder what the hell is the point? When we feel stuck, lost, or broken down, we need little strategies for taking the next right step. What are yours? Mine: organizing my purse. Calling an inspiring friend. Getting my car washed. Getting out into nature without a phone (this happens tomorrow). What about you? Make a list. Tape it to the wall. Be there for yourself. Shine on, even if all you’ve got is a tiny spark.

I’ve been an active Facebook user for a very long time, and I have mostly loved it. You all have brought me comfort, joy...
11/04/2019

I’ve been an active Facebook user for a very long time, and I have mostly loved it. You all have brought me comfort, joy, connection and a whole lot of laughs over the last 10 years or so. Facebook has been a wonderful way to connect with my world, and I am grateful for all of the conversations and connections I’ve enjoyed all these years. Thanks for giving me space in your feed. :)

But it’s time. It’s time to make like Gwyneth and consciously uncouple from Facebook.

This week’s podcast episode explains why I’m deleting my account (yes I’ve downloaded all my data and carefully considered the implications for my business, etc).

I'm not throwing a Facebook tantrum, I’m just taking control of my media and information consumption.

As of right now, I don’t feel confident that the folks at Facebook can protect us (the user community) from false and dangerous propaganda.

As of right now, a politician can run ads making patently false claims, and Facebook will do nothing to stop it.

And as if that’s not bad enough, their editorial is sketchy too. When outlets like Breitbart News (which is known for spreading misinformation) are offered up in the “personalized news” feed as a legit source for someone with a certain political leaning, you know you’ve got a problem. (To be fair, Facebook puts more reputable outlets at the top of the feed and relegates Breitbart to lower in the feed … but honestly … is the average bear able to make that distinction? This bear probably wouldn’t).

Democracies get wobbly when propaganda is allowed to flourish.

And the propaganda problem isn’t the only problem Facebook poses.

The Cambridge Analytica scandal revealed how easy it was (maybe still is?) for a company to trick Facebook users into giving away sensitive psychographic data by downloading one of those innocent looking apps that shows which celebrity you look like, or how you’ll look in 40 years. C.A. then used the data it collected from the app to manipulate people during the last presidential campaign.

Seeing Mark Zuckerberg stumble through fairly straightforward questions during his recent testimony in DC made me realize something:

Either the Facebook platform has become too massive and impossible to regulate …

OR

the Facebook platform has become too profitable and too successful to regulate.

In other words, when you’re making this much money, who cares about democracy or consumer protection or privacy?

Either way you slice it, it doesn’t feel like a platform I can participate in without feeling like I’m getting punked.

***That’s not to say I won’t be back once they solve these issues. ***

And let’s be clear, I’m NOT leaving Instagram, which is owned by Facebook. That platform doesn’t seem to have the same capacity to spread “fake news” and false advertising. But if the Instagram party starts to feel like the Facebook party, then I’ll pull the plug on my account there as well.

You can still find me by signing up for my twice monthly missives/show notes at www.bronwyncommunications.com , and on my podcast Twenty Minutes with Bronwyn (available via Spotify, iTunes, and most major podcast platforms), through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwyn/ and of course, through Instagram:

Thanks for hearing me out. Shine on, you crazy diamonds.

(This account will self destruct at 5pm PT today … Cue Mission Impossible music.)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-minutes-with-bronwyn/id1410855468 =twentyminuteswithbronwyn.podbean.com%2Fconsciously-uncoupling-from-facebook-f082b88a8db2eb5030500db185d63c71

I have spent the last 20+ years helping people shine during some of the most important moments of their lives—whether that was helping a client prepare for a judge’s seat on American Idol, a “casual chat” on Real Time with Bill Maher, or a shot at glory on the TED, TEDx and TEDGlobal stages.

Have you ever felt the panic and shame of total overwhelm? I have. But guess what else I have? Support from one of the g...
10/21/2019

Have you ever felt the panic and shame of total overwhelm? I have. But guess what else I have? Support from one of the great coaches of our time, Ben Kiker.

In this conversation, we talk about how I got over the proverbial wall, got out of my own way, and back onto a path of growth and expansion. Tune in and hear the brilliance of Ben Kiker!

‎Show 20 Minutes with Bronwyn, Ep "I'm overwhelmed, and I can't stop beating myself up ... " My 9-1-1 Moment with Performance Coach Ben Kiker - Oct 20, 2019

My morning ritual changes, but one thing is constant ... “morning pages” (journaling a la Julia Cameron’s The Artists Wa...
10/08/2019

My morning ritual changes, but one thing is constant ... “morning pages” (journaling a la Julia Cameron’s The Artists Way), coffee and dog snuggling. I’m working on a new episode exploring morning rituals and their impact on our ability to stay grounded, creative and resilient. What’s your ritual?

Are we raising a generation of kids that don’t know the power of eye contact? Who are unskilled at talking to adult stra...
10/07/2019

Are we raising a generation of kids that don’t know the power of eye contact? Who are unskilled at talking to adult strangers? Who struggle with handshakes?

This is my attempt as a communication coach, to offer some tips, some ideas and some fascinating stories...

‎Show 20 Minutes with Bronwyn, Ep Teach Your Children (to Communicate) Well - Oct 6, 2019

Sometimes, amazing things happen!!!! May your Monday be full of unexpected moments of amazing.
10/07/2019

Sometimes, amazing things happen!!!! May your Monday be full of unexpected moments of amazing.

This might be the most wholesome thing on the Internet

10/01/2019

Ask yourself: how can I put a smile on my face right now?

“Lose your mind and come to your senses.”

Dr. Chris Heilman shared ANOTHER brilliant moment of inspiration on our episode together where she talked about making the most of our time here on earth...

Sometimes you're the ball, sometimes, you're the bat. LOVE this gal's style. Thanks to Maika Clarke for this gem.
09/28/2019

Sometimes you're the ball, sometimes, you're the bat. LOVE this gal's style. Thanks to Maika Clarke for this gem.

09/25/2019

Want to make the biggest impact on the world? Become the best version of yourself.

Dr. Chris Heilman shares her advice on taking control of the voice in your head to help sort the useful from the hurtful!

Have you ever wondered how elite athletes push through pain and self-doubt (not to mention actual physical obstacles) to...
09/23/2019

Have you ever wondered how elite athletes push through pain and self-doubt (not to mention actual physical obstacles) to achieve the seemingly impossible?

Ever wondered if any of that magic could be applied to your own life (athlete or not)?

I have.

Enter Dr. Christina Heilman.

‎Show 20 Minutes with Bronwyn, Ep What If You Decided to Play Big? My Interview with Dr. Chris Heilman - Sep 22, 2019

"One of the most sought after skills for sales leaders is strong communication, yet most sales leaders and salespeople h...
09/14/2019

"One of the most sought after skills for sales leaders is strong communication, yet most sales leaders and salespeople have never been trained on how to communicate effectively."

The second part of my Revenue Optimization Radio interview is live and I can't wait for you to hear it!

We chat about where communication breaks down, how to prepare a sales presentation and more!

One of the most sought after skills for sales leaders is strong communication, yet most sales leaders and salespeople have never been trained on how to communicate effectively. In part 2 of this interview with communications expert and coach Bronwyn Sagle...

09/12/2019

It is a powerful thing to go beyond the safety of our own social bubbles. What conversation can you have today with someone outside of your circle? These are often the conversations that change us forever.

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