Grow Your Career Through Public Speaking with Yvonne Armenta was originally published on The First Gen Coach.
In this episode, I welcome back Yvonne Armenta, a public speaking consultant and podcaster. Yvonne shares her journey from a shy child who was too scared to ask for a bottle of ketchup, to the confident public speaker and public speaking consultant she is today. Yvonne, who is naturally an introvert, talks about the unique strengths that introverts have when it comes to public speaking, and how we can all lean into our strengths to grow our careers through public speaking skills.
We also talked about:
- The connection between public speaking and self-advocacy
- Defining your own version of success
- Financial stability, learning about high salaries, and the opportunities our jobs can provide us
- Growing your career through public speaking and as a public speaker
About Today’s Guest
Yvonne Armenta is a speaker of 10+ years, public speaking consultant, podcaster, and Founder of ¡Latina, Presente!, dedicated to creating spaces and products that guide introverts and Latinas in their public speaking practice.
Through her podcast, “Chats with Yvonne: Public Speaking con Cultura,” and social media platforms, Yvonne shares practical strategies for mastering public speaking, con cultura. Her unique approach is to guide individuals to embrace their lived experiences as the foundation for their growth as speakers, making her a sought-after consultant and speaker for corporate teams, nonprofits, and individuals.
