The Authenticity Advantage with Blake Fly

Nothing cuts through the noise like authenticity. 

That’s why it only takes a moment to understand why Blake Fly stands out and connects so well. His warmth, smile, and infectious laughter draws in even the most jaded audience member. Even better, what he says is as articulate and ear-tickling as it is profound and transformative. 

But all that insight and charisma didn’t immediately translate into a successful speaking and coaching business for Blake. Not by a long shot. Instead, it was the decision to embrace his shortcomings and lead with vulnerability that earned him his first speaking gigs. 

It’s that same authenticity that has now helped hundreds of thousands of students, educators, and business leaders around the world find hope, healing, and greater success.

In this episode, you’re going to learn:

• What Blake discovered when he faced a disastrous but game-changing gig in front of 6000 freshmen at Purdue University (11:25)
• Why maturity matters in the public speaking arena (23:05)
• How to avoid the comparison trap that’s hurting your business (30:55)
• How to leverage the power of 1-to-1 video to get more speaking gigs (45:56)

Blake’s hard-won expertise has resulted in roles as a TEDx conference host, a nine-times TEDx speaker, and author of The Campus Life Guide. His work has been featured on City TV, CBC and even the National News (did we mention he’s from Canada, eh?). In the middle of the pandemic lockdown he hosted 1000 Facebook Live conversations around the art and business of speaking. Blake is also cofounder of the wildly successful, My Life Online (with his good friend, Dave Anderson), helping kids develop healthy online habits.

For Blake Fly, authenticity isn’t a buzz word. It’s simply the way he moves through the world. And, as you’ll discover in our premier episode of the Stage, Page, and Screen podcast, it’s the secret to his incredible impact. 

Hope you enjoy our conversation with Blake as much as we did!

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CONNECT WITH BLAKE 

Insta and Twitter: @blakefly

blakefly.com

welcometomylifeonline.com (with Dave Anderson)

BLAKE'S BOOK

The Campus Life Guide

INTRO MUSIC

Flourish by Londau

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