Lynn Smith Communications and Confidence Coach, Former News Anchor TODAY/NBC/MSNBC/CNN, Podcast Host

Lynn, a former news anchor turned renowned coaching and consulting expert, shares her powerful framework for overcoming the negative self-talk that holds us back from reaching our full potential. Drawing from her personal journey and experiences coaching C-suite executives and industry leaders, Lynn's keynote speech, "Overcoming Your Brain Bully," offers actionable strategies to conquer imposter syndrome and build unshakable confidence.

In this transformative keynote, Lynn vulnerably shares her own story of freezing on stage and the steps she took to overcome her biggest fear. Through her engaging storytelling and practical advice, audiences will learn:

• How to identify and silence their "brain bully"
• Techniques to calm the nervous system in high-pressure situations
• The power of a growth mindset in the face of failure
• Proven strategies to build resilience and keep moving forward

Lynn's father's inspiring story of defying expectations and achieving incredible success serves as a poignant reminder that we all have a choice when faced with our own brain bullies. Attendees will leave empowered to confront their inner critic, embrace courage, and unleash their true potential.

Perfect for corporate events, leadership conferences, and personal development seminars, Lynn's keynote speech is a catalyst for transformative growth and lasting success. Book Lynn today and inspire your audience to overcome their brain bullies and achieve the extraordinary.

Own Your Superpower to Evoke Impact: Develop your own compelling story to influence change.

We all wonder what impact we will leave on this world and hope it will be a positive one.  We look for ways we can influence change and hope to use our own toolkit to better the world but may not know how. 

Everyone has something within them that can be harnessed and unleashed as a superpower to evoke impact but you must know how to do it.

What if you could transform your trauma into something that inspires a positive impact?  What if instead of simply living your story, you write the chapters as you go and have the control to live the life you want to live?  One where you are satisfied with not only how you live but the impact you have on society?

In this exhilarating hour-long presentation storyteller, writer and journalist Lynn Smith will teach you how to craft your personal story and present it in a compelling way.  She will walk you through the steps of storytelling by first understanding what your superpower is, not everyone is charismatic but everyone has a superpower to evoke impact.  You’ll learn how to 1. Discover the “why I should care” headline of your own story. 2. Craft the “meat” of your own story. 3. How to end on the “chill factor” which will leave people inspired with the feeling of “I want to do more”.  This combination is how we can all evoke impact to inspire positive change.

Lynn hands over her 20 years of experience in crafting compelling stories for the country’s top news organizations so you can begin writing your own story that can transform someone or something.  You’ll walk away understanding what makes you distinctive and how to unleash that superpower to evoke impact.  

Are you ready to discover your superpower? 

Crack the Code of Confidence: Flip the Script of Negative Messaging.

The world is filled with messages to crumble our confidence.  We aren’t pretty enough, smart enough, rich enough or successful enough.  In a “more more more” society it’s easy to lose sight of what makes you distinctive, which holds us back from being our best selves.  

What if you could flip the script from negative messaging to positive progress?  What if instead of listening to the reasons you won’t succeed at something, you find ways to prove the messages and messenger wrong?  

In this inspiring hour-long presentation, storyteller, writer and journalist Lynn Smith decodes the pillars of confidence.  She will teach her 3 P’s developing, identifying and embracing the confidence within everyone.  You learn how to define your purpose, prepare for what’s ahead and promise yourself to let the small things go in order to capture and captivate an audience with your tenacity, poise and spirit. 

Lynn will arm you with the knowledge she’s gained over 20 plus years as a journalist for NBC News, MSNBC, and CNN Headline News which has given her unmatched expertise on how to shine on-camera, on paper and in the room.  You will walk away ready to unleash your potential and shine for the masses to see, which will put you, your company and your brand in the best light possible. 

Are you ready to shine?

Embrace your Weakness to Enhance your Strength: How to turn around what may be holding you back. 

Everyone has something they feel holds them back.  It’s a perceived weakness that keeps them from achieving greatness and ultimately prevents them from reaching their goals.  These flaws or shortcomings are often left unsaid or unaddressed to avoid feeling uncomfortable and weak.

But what if our greatest weakness could be our biggest strength?  What if what you thought was holding you back was the ticket to your future success?  That one thing that feels like a ball and chain dragging your down was instead something that could elevate you to the next level and turn around the things that hold you back.

In this motivating hour-long presentation, storyteller, writer and journalist Lynn Smith gets vulnerable with her audience to expose her own greatest weakness, public speaking (how ironic).  In a surprising and reassuring way, Lynn will show you how she transformed her shortcomings into her success with proven strategies and tricks to turning around what’s holding you back. 

You will walk away knowing how to get vulnerable with your audience by saying your weakness outloud and learn how to release the need for perfection.  Lynn’s strategy of embracing what’s perceived as good and bad will allow you to release the power it has over you and in turn live the life you want to live.

Are you ready to push through what’s holding you back?

How to go from expert to featured guest on TV News: Take your expertise to the next level to grow your brand.

There is some publicity that money can’t buy and being featured as an expert on TV is one of them.  When a customer sees your face as the trusted voice in the media, you’re elevated to the next level which cannot be achieved by purchasing an advertisement or even winning an award. This kind of trust is something that you cannot put a price on.

What if you had the insider information of what TV news networks were looking for in a great guest?  What should you say to talk in compelling soundbites that will establish your credibility and get you invited back?  What are the tricks of the trade to pitch, book and be visually appealing in a stellar TV news appearance?

This exciting hour-long presentation shows experts who are already super stars in their field of expertise how to transfer those skills to the screen. 

Lynn Smith’s 20 years in journalism and over 10 years in the country’s most prestigious newsrooms is now yours in this insider information filled talk that will show you how to pitch, book and shine in a TV News appearance that will elevate your personal and company brand with marketing you cannot buy!  

You will learn what makes a compelling pitch that has a timely news peg that producers can’t resist in a time starved 24-hour news cycle.  You will understand the roadmap to getting in the door to seemingly untouchable decision makers in TV news.  And you’ll understand how to shine once you are selected to speak on the topic you are already an expert on.

Are you ready to take your expertise to the next level?