Finding a Message for the Masses: Bridging the Divide with Jane Hanson

Imagine being the first person on-air during the tragic events of 9/11 or interviewing global icons like Desmond Tutu. How would you communicate with the world in those powerful moments? This episode features an exclusive conversation with Jan Hansen, a three-decade veteran of NBC who co-anchored at Today in New York. Join us as she shares her incredible journey and insights on public speaking, emotional connection, and active listening.

From her small-town Minnesota roots to the heart of New York City, Jan has honed her ability to connect with audiences on a deeply emotional level. We discuss her unforgettable interviews and her coverage of world-changing events, revealing the power of vulnerability and empathy in communication. Jan also shares practical tips for expressing emotion and preparing for public speaking, as well as the impact of COVID-19 on our need for human connection.

Of course, communication is a two-way street, and Jan emphasizes the importance of active listening in our daily interactions. Be ready to learn how attentiveness and understanding can prevent misunderstandings, missed opportunities, and broken relationships. Don't miss this enlightening episode as Jan Hansen shares her wealth of knowledge, experience, and perspectives on public speaking and communication.

NOTABLE QUOTES
"I'm here to tell you that there's no reason to be fearful because everything you ever do in public speaking or speaking of any sort, it's just a conversation, be it between two people, 20 people, 100 people, a million people, it's simply still a conversation." – Jane
"People will forget what you did. They'll forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel." – Jane
"You can engage with that audience, and they can engage back with you." – Philip
"And one of the most crucial and incredible things that you need to do then is to have super great eye contact... I look at people in the eye and I look at them because that makes them know that they are important to you." – Jane
"The pauses, they're the most underutilized tool we have. Super good speakers dare to take a pause... So take a pause. That's all you have to do is take a pause."  – Jane
"I would love people to understand the art of communication. That really there's two parts of it. One is talking and one is listening... I really believe that if we listen better, we would communicate better and we would be so much better in this world."  – Jane
"We just want to listen to respond rather than listen to actually give an answer and understand what the person is trying to say." – Philip

RESOURCES
Jane
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Philip
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