Oversharing With Rhonda Rhonda Khan

The journey to becoming the best public speaker you can be doesn’t begin with knowing the best tools, frameworks, and strategies. None of those things matter if you don’t believe you belong in the room.  The path to knowing who you truly are and expressing yourself in an authentic way takes work. Fear and imposter syndrome will show up but with the right tools in place, you will be able to identify these narratives and navigate through them with confidence and intentionality.
In this episode, Rhonda is talking about why doing the inner work is critical to your public speaking journey. 
Rhonda gives the three steps to doing the inner work:
Owning who you are Detaching from limiting narratives Why you need to eliminate the thoughts and behaviors that don’t serve you The doors are OPEN to the Catalyst Academy! 
Catalyst Academy is a 12 month incubator for women of color who want to grow their thought leadership through public speaking. We are already doing transformative work and are ready for you to join us. You can learn more at http://bit.ly/TheCatalystAcademyPod
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Learn more about Rhonda and how she can help amplify your voice, head over to https://www.simplyspeechsolutions.com
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For those who are thinking of changing careers, or are like me and have transitioned a few times, you know the path is not always lit. You can Google until your heart’s content, but it won’t give you the tools and guidance to embark on your journey. I wish I had a guide when I was making my changes. The good thing is, there is!
In today’s episode of Oversharing with Rhonda, I discuss career change and leadership with my good friend Cynthia Pong. 
Cynthia Pong, JD, is an award-winning career strategist, speaker, and author of Don't Stay in Your Lane: The Career Change Guide for Women of Color. Cynthia is also an NYU-trained lawyer turned career coach, and she's on a mission to get women of color the money, power, and respect that they deserve. Her career advice has been featured in NPR, HuffPost, CNBC, and more, and she is a LinkedIn Top Voice for Job Search and Career. Cynthia is a proud introvert, a classic middle child, and an unapologetic Rottweiler enthusiast.
If you haven’t heard of Cynthia, you need to, because one conversation with her will get you completely together. For anyone who’s changed careers, thought of changing careers, or in the midst of a career change, or ready to own your leadership journey.  
Cynthia is my colleague, client, and Friend-tor, that I cherish so much, and I’m pleased to share her with you today.
In this episode, Cynthia and Rhonda discuss:
Cynthia’s journey and why she pivoted careers Cultural stigmas surrounding career choices vs. following your own path Finding your identity Tips for changing careers Defining leadership, why it's important to be visible.  
The doors are OPEN to the Catalyst Academy! 
Catalyst Academy is a 12-month incubator for women of color who want to grow their thought leadership through public speaking. We are already doing transformative work and are ready for you to join us. You can learn more at http://bit.ly/TheCatalystAcademyPod
 
More about Cynthia Pong 
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@embracechangeNYC on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, & YouTube
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To learn more about Cynthia and to purchase her book, head over to Embracechange.nyc
 
Connect with Rhonda Khan
Learn more about Rhonda and how she can help amplify your voice, head over to https://www.simplyspeechsolutions.com
Follow Rhonda on Instagram at Simply Speech (@itssimplyspeech)
Join the conversation over on Instagram at Oversharing with Rhonda (@oversharingwithrhonda)

Is it you who is showing up when you speak? Or is there a presenter mode you implement when you have to step on the stage or in front of the screen?
You don't have to show up in a way that doesn't serve you. You don’t have to live up to anyone else’s expectations about how you should walk, talk, or act but your own. 
In this episode, Rhonda is diving into what it means to be in presenter mode, ways to recognize it, and how to turn it off.
In this episode, Rhonda talks about:
What “presenter mode” is and ways to identify it How to show up intentionally as your authentic self Perfectionism and how it can keep you in presenter mode What it means to be aware of your body language and how to identify those triggers Why do you need to keep asking yourself, “is this serving me?”  
The doors are OPEN to the Catalyst Academy! 
Catalyst Academy is a 12-month incubator for women of color who want to grow their thought leadership through public speaking. We are already doing transformative work and are ready for you to join us. You can learn more at www.simplyspeechsolutions.com/thecatalystacademy
 
Connect with Rhonda Khan
Learn more about Rhonda and how she can help amplify your voice, head over to https://www.simplyspeechsolutions.com
Follow Rhonda on Instagram at Simply Speech (@itssimplyspeech)Join the conversation over on Instagram at Oversharing with Rhonda (@oversharingwithrhonda)

What happens when you use your voice? What happens if you're intentional about what you say and how you show up in the world?
It's not easy to own your voice and show up as your authentic self. As women of color, our voices are quite often silenced in spaces that don't include us. But what if you made the decision to speak up anyway? What if you gave yourself permission to do so?  
Today, Rhonda is laying it all out on the table with the help of her guest, Minda Harts. 
Minda Harts is the CEO of The Memo LLC and an award-winning and best-selling author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat At The Table.
Minda is a Professor at NYU Wagner and hosts a live weekly podcast called Secure The Seat. In 2020, Minda was named the #1 Top Voice for Equity in the workplace by LinkedIn. She is an Aspen Ideas Festival Scholar and has been featured on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Fast Company, The NY Times, and Time Magazine. Minda frequently speaks at companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Nike, and Bloomberg on topics such as Managing Diverse Teams, Courageous Leadership, and Advancing women of color in the workplace. 
In this episode, Rhonda and Minda discuss:
How Minda grew into her voice and finding her greater mission Knowing your worthiness and what you deserve Being authentic vs being intentional Why amplifying other voices is a part of the work. How we continue moving forward.  Minda has been one of my most dedicated clients and a key example of what happens when you own your voice to propel your mission.
In The Catalyst Academy, my public speaking incubator for women of color, we teach you exactly how to own your voice, speak with intention, and use speaking to propel your mission. If you are ready to give yourself permission like Minda did, I am offering a free live private training Propel Your Platform Through Public Speaking, on April 12th. Apply for the training by going to https://bit.ly/thecatalystacademy
 
More about Minda Harts
To learn more about Minda and the work she’s doing, head over to www.mindaharts.com 
Join the conversation with Minda on Twitter @mindaharts
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Connect with on Instagram @mindaharts
 
Connect with Rhonda Khan
Learn more about Rhonda and how she can help amplify your voice, head over to https://www.simplyspeechsolutions.com
Follow Rhonda on Instagram at Simply Speech (@itssimplyspeech)
Join the conversation over on Instagram at Oversharing with Rhonda (@oversharingwithrhonda)

“Style is not about fashion, it's about you.” - Naana Badu
In this episode, Rhonda interviews Style Coach and Speaker Naana Badu on how to express your bold, authentic self through your personal style. Rhonda and Naana discuss why it’s important to invest in your growth and how expressing yourself through appearance is as important as your words.
Naana Badu is a Style Coach and Speaker for women of color who want to magnify their magic by tapping into their bold, authentic style! As the Founder and CEO of Badu Basics, a style and image consulting firm, Naana teaches women how to ditch the Plain Jane vibes and become a Powerhouse Boss. For 12 years she’s coached women on how to create a personal style that aligns with their personal brand. 
Naana spent 15 years working as a management consultant in the corporate world. As a black woman navigating predominantly white, male spaces, she learned the importance of authenticity - being true to herself. Her work is dedicated to helping women of color embody a powerful presence by infusing clarity, color, and confidence into their wardrobe. 
How are you going to show up today?
 
In this episode, Rhonda and Naana discuss:
Naana’s personal style journey How being an individual is going against the status quo Why you need to stand in your true self and show up as you are The meaning of personal style How to show up with intention Why investing in yourself is the best self care  
More about Naana Badu
Naana has an Image Consultant Certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology and is a member of the Executive Board of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) New York Tri-State Chapter. 
If you've ever felt like you aren't dressing in a way that magnifies your magic or you question if you have to compromise your color to fit in white worlds, then I invite you to apply to my signature style coaching program called the Style Elevation Experience! Women of color, if you want to step out of your Plain Jane vibes and enter your Bold, Authentic Powerhouse Self, visit www.badubasics.com
Follow Naana on Instagram @badubasics to stay up to date on the latest trends.
P.S. Naana is also a proud member of The Catalyst Academy, Rhonda’s year long public speaking incubator for leading women of color. Our #CatalystCrew is full of inspiring, trailblazing women of color that are amplifying and elevating their voices. Are you ready to join us? Visit http://bit.ly/thecatalystacademy now!
 
Connect with Rhonda Khan
Learn more about Rhonda and how she can help amplify your voice, head over to https://www.simplyspeechsolutions.com
Follow Rhonda on Instagram at Simply Speech (@itssimplyspeech)
Join the conversation over on Instagram at Oversharing with Rhonda (@oversharingwithrhonda)

How can we embrace vulnerability when we speak? When done intentionally and safely, vulnerability is one of the most powerful tools for connection.
In this episode, Rhonda discusses the importance of vulnerability and public speaking and how to use it as a tool to connect with your audience. Vulnerability is important because people want to know you. We want to know who you really are. We want nuggets of truth, and we care what matters to you. When we are invested in you beyond “what you came to say” we are way more likely to be engaged and impacted by your words.
Here are some questions you can ask yourself when incorporating vulnerability your public speaking:
What are some stories that I can share with my audience?  Is what I’m sharing safe?  Have I worked through this and healed, or am I still “in it?  In this episode, Rhonda talks about:
What vulnerability is and what it isn’t Why vulnerability essential to have when you are speaking How to incorporate vulnerability in your talks How to inject different parts of your story into your public speaking Connecting with your audience with intention and storytelling  
Let’s get you sharing more thoughtfully and connecting with your audience. Hit that play button and join the conversation.
The doors are OPEN to the Catalyst Academy! Catalyst Academy is a 12 month incubator for women of color who want to grow their thought leadership through public speaking. We are already doing transformative work and are ready for you to join us. You can learn more at https://bit.ly/thecatalystacademy
 
Connect with Rhonda Khan
Learn more about Rhonda and how she can help amplify your voice, head over to https://www.simplyspeechsolutions.com
Follow Rhonda on Instagram at Simply Speech (@itssimplyspeech)
Join the conversation over on Instagram at Oversharing with Rhonda (@oversharingwithrhonda)