For this assignment I decided to select Robyn O'Brien who is an advocate in the food industry and is called “food’s Erin Brockovich” by Bloomberg and the New York Times. For ten years, she has helped lead a food awakening among consumers, corporations and political leaders (http://robynobrien.com/about-robyn-obrien). I am not only a fan of what she represents but also I enjoy listening to her and reading what she writes. Robyn is an effective speaker, speaking very eloquently and usually starting with a personal story which allows the audience to connect to the topic. She is a former financial and food industry analyst who is very well versed, and is a confident speaker because she is educated and stays current on all relevant food industry topics. All of these qualities I would emulate and they make her a very effective communicator both in speaking and writing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rixyrCNVVGA
http://robynobrien.com/
Jill,
ReplyDeleteYour chosen person sounds very interesting, and I'm definitely going to look into her and I'm interested in nutrition and dietary choices. I play sports and try to augment my performance with a sound diet. Your point about being informed is definitely something that makes someone a strong communicator. I take people less seriously when I start getting 'I don't know' as answers to questions. I get the impression that you do too. Thanks for your post and thanks for choosing her as a speaker. Excited to listen to her.
Hi Jill,
ReplyDeleteI have actually heard of Robyn O'Brien, she is a great speaker. She usually connects really well with her audience. I think that is also what makes a great speaker and communicator, someone who can connect with the audience or someone they are communicating with.