165. Your Silence Is Costing You More Than You Think with Jordyn Benattar
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In this powerful episode of *Becoming with Breanne Burke*, host Breanne sits down with Jordan Benattar, founder of SpeakWell and a renowned public speaking expert, to unpack the transformative power of effective communication. Jordan shares her unique journey—from child actress and competitive debater to law school graduate and entrepreneur—revealing how early exposure to performance and public speaking laid the foundation for her mission: teaching professionals to communicate with confidence, clarity, and authenticity. She dismantles the myth that great speakers are born, not made, emphasizing that communication is a trainable skill that directly impacts career advancement, influence, and personal brand. The conversation dives deep into the mental game of public speaking, the importance of audience empathy, and practical tools like visualization, structured messaging, and active listening. Jordan also introduces her new course, *The Confident Communicator*, and the AI-powered coaching tool ACE, which offers real-time feedback and low-stakes practice to accelerate skill development. Throughout, the episode champions vulnerability, self-awareness, and the courage to show up as your authentic self—especially in an age of AI disruption.
Communication is a skill, not a personality trait—confidence and clarity can be trained at any stage.
Structure your message: say what you’ll say before you say it to avoid rambling and keep your audience engaged.
The most powerful communication habit is active listening—two ears, one mouth for a reason.
Use AI tools like ACE for safe, real-time feedback on speaking habits, pacing, filler words, and presence.
Your audience isn’t a monolith—research their needs, fears, and language to build trust and connection.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
The Myth of the Born Speaker
“It's not a personality. It really is a skill.”
Jordan’s Journey: From Child Actress to Public Speaker
Jordan shares her early start in acting at age three, her transition into competitive debate and public speaking, and how those experiences shaped her communication philosophy and the founding of SpeakWell.
The Mental Game of Public Speaking
“The biggest thing is probably a lack of self-awareness coupled with a lack of confidence.”
Audience-Centric Communication & Relatability
“You need to trust the person or the company that is communicating to you in order to buy into it.”
Tools for Nerves, Mistakes, and Mastery
“Never apologize because usually it's not your fault, but take a beat. Collect your thoughts and confidently guide the audience.”
“You cannot be repeated. You cannot be replicated by a robot or AI chat GPT.”
“ACE is an AI-powered public speaking coach that you can access 24/7.”
“It's not a personality. It really is a skill.”
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