Caroline Goyder

And I think for introverts, there is something about just embrace the introvert.

And of course, Susan Cain, right, her TED Talk is the model for introverts of what that can be.

Because she owns that stage with an incredible grace and stillness and calm.

And I just say to introverts everywhere, just it's fine not to be Tony Robbins, just be you.

And as long as you are congruent and really polished and clear in what you want to say and passionate about your message, you don't have to be the loudest person in the room.

Because often the stillest people are the most compelling.

And that's when people's voices open up because they stop pushing, they stop trying.

And then it's like, then Cindy Lauper, it's your true colors show up.

And so it's that paradox that you will be your best self when you try less hard.

And my voice teacher used to always say to me, try less hard, try less hard.

And it was find ease and the whole thing opens up.

The world is pushing against ease because we're so overscheduled and there's so many messages and everybody on Instagram is so polished.

As you said, just be you.

That's great coaching in action.

I have a phrase at the top of my notes on my Mac, which says, what would I do if this were easy?

And whenever I get stuck on something, what would I do if this were easy?

And that's the coaching she gave him.

You know, what would you do if you were you?

And it's so powerful.

And I suppose the paradox to that is great speakers on stage, as you know, have put lots of work into honing the content and the rehearsal.