Simply Speech Solutions

03/26/2021

What do you need to give yourself permission to do or feel?

In The Catalyst Academy, my public speaking incubator for leading Women of Color, we have a monthly mindset call called, Get Ya’ Mind Right. 💭

During the call, we dive deep into the mindset barriers that are holding us back from moving forward with our goals.

Quite often in our discussions, we discover that:

✅We already know what we need to do
✅We already know who we need to be
✅We already know where we need to be

But we get caught up in feeling “ready,” and believing that we need some external validation, or permission to do what we already know.

There may never be that person, that experience, or that graduation that tells you, you are ready, or enough.

We must give the permission to ourselves. We must believe it first, for ourselves.

It’s a subtle mindset shift, that with practice, is incredibly powerful.

✨What do you need to give yourself permission to do today?

✨What do you need to give yourself permission to feel today?

Let me know in the comments below:

📣PSST! We’ll be inviting new members to The Catalyst Academy soon. Is it your time? Join our waitlist now to be among the first notified. above!

03/26/2021

What do you need to give yourself permission to do or feel?

In The Catalyst Academy, my public speaking incubator for leading Women of Color, we have a monthly mindset call called, Get Ya’ Mind Right. 💭

During the call, we dive deep into the mindset barriers that are holding us back from moving forward with our goals.

Quite often in our discussions, we discover that:

✅We already know what we need to do
✅We already know who we need to be
✅We already know where we need to be

But we get caught up in feeling “ready,” and believing that we need some external validation, or permission to do what we already know.

There may never be that person, that experience, or that graduation that tells you, you are ready, or enough.

We must give the permission to ourselves. We must believe it first, for ourselves.

It’s a subtle mindset shift, that with practice, is incredibly powerful.

✨What do you need to give yourself permission to do today?

✨What do you need to give yourself permission to feel today?

Let me know in the comments below👇🏾

📣PSST! We’ll be inviting new members to The Catalyst Academy soon. Is it your time? Join our waitlist now to be among the first notified. above!

03/24/2021

I started wearing glasses at five.

The day after I got my glasses, I walked into kindergarten with my knit hat over my eyes, hoping the kids wouldn’t notice. Glasses weren't as cool in the 80s as they are now. I heard the term four-eyed, a nickname I grew to hate. My glasses also got progressively thicker through the years, which is why when I turned 13, I got contacts (and you couldn't tell me NOTHING.) Once I got contacts, I decided I wouldn’t wear glasses publicly anymore.

Recently, I’ve fallen in love with glasses. I still wear contacts, but I started experimenting with non-prescription glasses this year. Something transformative happens to my confidence and presence when I pop on a pair of stylish frames. It also helps me express my mood and intention. It's a subtle step but so affirming as I work to show up fully in every space.

Is there a piece that helps you show up more fully? Let me know in the comments below. ⬇

In Episode 9 of , Naana Badu () shares why you should take risks and be intentional about your style. Have you listened? Check the link in the bio to listen or find it wherever you listen to podcasts.🎧

   
   
     
     
   

03/18/2021

Vulnerability can be a powerful tool in public speaking, but how do you know how and what to share?

Here’s a quick guide in Part ✌️ of Vulnerability + Public Speaking
1️⃣ Vulnerability is not oversharing.
2️⃣ Vulnerability should be intentional.
3️⃣Vulnerability should NOT be manipulative.
4️⃣Vulnerability should be safe.

Vulnerability in public speaking looks like this:
➡️A personal story of triumph or failure
➡️A kernel of truth about your life
➡️A quirk about your personality
➡️Revealing what matters to you most

Have you listened to Episode 8 of Oversharing with Rhonda? Tune in, link in bio to listen.🎧

P.S. I teach Vulnerability + Public Speaking In THE CATALYST ACADEMY, My year-long Incubator for Leading Women of Color.
To Join the WAITLIST PLEASE VISIT:
http://bit.ly/tHECATALYSTACADEMY

03/16/2021

Tuesdays are my fave because I get to work with my Catalyst Crew!✨✨

Today we’ll be working on how to inject more of your personality into public speaking, and to turn off your presenter mode.

It’s been a hectic few months but putting myself together with the help of is a big part in getting me energized and motivated for the day.

This sweater and earrings from are giving me all the energy I need get through the day!

How do you get yourself energized and ready to show up? Let me know in the comments below👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

03/15/2021

Vulnerability is a powerful tool for public speaking.

Swipe through to see why. ➡️

Stay tuned for Part II, What vulnerability is, and what it isn’t. 💬

P.S. I talk about this in Episode 8 of Oversharing with Rhonda. Have you listened? Link in bio to listen. 🎧

02/21/2021

Motherhood is a major part of my identify, and like most mothers, it informs almost every decision and action in my life. It’s been over four years since I had my son and I am still transitioning. While everyone’s transition to motherhood may be different, it so important that mothers feel seen, held, and supported throughout their journey.

On tomorrow’s episode of Oversharing with Rhonda (), Motherhood transition coach and friend Stepha LaFond () discuss how to claim your joy in motherhood. Whether you are a mother, wanting to be a mother, or someone who wants to learn how to better support the mothers in their lives, this episode is for you. 

The episode drops tomorrow morning. Subscribe on iTunes or follow on Spotify so you won’t miss it! 

 

02/08/2021

Check out the replay of Minda Harts and Rhonda Marie Khan on Secure The Seat Live!

Monday's guest is Rhonda Khan, Founder of Simply Speech Solutions. We will discuss what it takes to be a Paid Public Speaker. This episode of Secure The Seat...

02/08/2021

Join Minda and I tomorrow at noon on Live!

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Join me and my special guest Founder of Simply Speech Solutions. On Monday at Noon ET on Secure The Seat Live we will discuss where the MONEY resides in Public Speaking. This episode is in Partnership with Linkedin News and their Conversation for Change Campaign. Link in bio.

         

01/03/2021

Ease. That’s my word for the year.

We are taught that difficulty is a rite of passage to success and fulfillment—even a badge of honor:

“I worked HARD, but I…”

“It was HARD, but I…”

“Thanks, it was SO HARD”

What I’m realizing is that even the use of this word keeps us from feeling the joy, presence, and benefits of the success we aim to receive.

So this year, I’m rejecting the word “hard.”

I’m rejecting the culture of “hard.”

I’m rejecting the idea that in order to grow, accomplish, learn, and thrive, things have to be “hard.”

Instead, I’m embracing ease and finding ways to inject it into every aspect of my life.

And for every goal I set for this year, I’ve included the words “with ease.”

What’s your word for the year?

                         #2021

12/22/2020

Can we commit to turning off “presenter mode” in 2021?😉

Time and time again, I’ll meet clients who are vibrant, lively, naturally intriguing, and fascinating to watch. In conversation, they are bringing their whole authentic selves as they share with me their goals and how they want to grow their public speaking skills. But the moment when they begin to deliver their talk or speech, a WHOLE OTHER person shows up and they change so much about who they are:

🔹They get extra formal and serious.

🔹They dilute many aspects of their personality.

🔹They imitate mannerisms and vocal presentation styles of folks they’ve seen instead of cultivating their own.

When this happens, I often say this:

🌟Your audience wants to see YOU. They want to know YOU. They want to hear YOU.

🌟While it’s important to be aware of the unconscious behaviors we do that don’t serve us, there is no need to present a muted and fabricated version of yourself.

✨⚡️Check out my Turn off Your Presenter mode video in my IGTV for the full conversation.

☝🏾P.S. I’m launching a new program in January where we talk about all of this and more. Go to bit.ly/Rhondaslist or join the link in my bio be the first notified.

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12/21/2020

We must center ourselves in the narrative if no one else will.”- Janel Martinez

Today’s episode of features multimedia journalist Janel Martinez (). As a Black woman of Latin American descent, Janel shares her journey to amplifying her voice and identity as well as others. 

The Bronx, NY native is a frequent public speaker discussing media, culture and identity, as well as diversity at conferences and events for Bloomberg, NBCU, SXSW, Harvard University and more. She’s appeared as a featured guest on national shows and outlets, such as BuzzFeed, ESSENCE, NPR and Sirius XM, and her work has appeared in Adweek, Univision Communications, Oprah Magazine, Remezcla and The New York Times. Janel was included in the Red Bull-produced short doc, Hasta Abajo: Feminism, Sexuality and Reggaeton, and host of original Ain't I Latina? and Blossom series, ¡Representa!

Here’s a closer look at what we discussed:

* How Janel started her journey into journalism

* Exploration of our identity and how others identify us

* What is means to be Afro-Latina and how Janel amplifies her culture

* Why we need to be an create space for others in your community

Regardless of where you are in your journey to affirming your identity, you will leave feeling emboldened to own who you are and elevate others.

This is one you don’t want to miss!

Link to episode in bio, or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play