Star emphasizes intentional confidence, a clear request, and easy-to-understand reasoning in negotiation. She particularly urges women to state what they want and explain how hiring or compensating them will create a return on investment.

State the desired outcome directly.
Support the request with understandable reasoning.
Treat negotiation as a normal part of business.
Explain how your contribution will create return on investment.

“You have to be intentional about being confident, asking for what you deserve, and backing it up with easy to understand reasoning.”
Jasmine Star · 05:09

“Negotiation is part of business, and as I've interviewed hundreds of people, I can say that women are less likely to state what they want,…”
Jasmine Star · 05:09

#negotiation#women in business#roi#confidence

Explainer· 2

Explainer00:00

Why Speaking Skill Improves Almost Every Part of Entrepreneurship

Star argues that public speaking is not merely a stage skill. Clear, confident communication influences sales, networking, negotiation, leadership, team culture, media interviews, content, and difficult conversations.

Speaking skill transfers across many entrepreneurial activities.
Confidence and clear explanations can make selling feel like useful guidance.
Effective communication shapes the impression founders leave on clients and partners.
Public speaking practice benefits entrepreneurs who never pursue keynote work.

“By improving your speaking skills, you can improve almost all aspects of entrepreneurship closing sales, networking, negotiation, team culture and so much more.”
Jasmine Star · 00:00

“That is the difference between selling becoming a great speaker. That is the idea of casting a vision.”
Jasmine Star · 01:02

#public speaking#entrepreneurship#communication#leadership

Explainer11:56

Why Relatability Accelerates the Know-Like-Trust Effect

Star argues that people often trust those who appear meaningfully similar to them. Speakers can create that connection by identifying audience commonalities and sharing an earnest personal story that explains why the subject matters in that specific context.

Similarity can accelerate trust.
Research the audience's shared context before speaking.
Use an authentic story rather than a superficial reference.
Connect the story to why the message matters to listeners.

“But what we don't always hear is that people like, know and trust people who are like them.”
Jasmine Star · 11:56

“I am looking for the quickest and most earnest way of building that know, like and trust factor and a personal story contextualize of why…”
Jasmine Star · 12:57

#trust#relatability#storytelling#audience connection

Tool· 3

Tool04:12

Use “So What I Hear Is” to Expose Leadership Communication Gaps

Star's team repeats instructions back using the phrase “So what I hear is.” The practice reveals differences between what a leader intended and what team members actually understood before those gaps become execution failures.

A leader can feel clear while still being misunderstood.
Team members restate the request in their own words.
The leader corrects gaps before work proceeds.
Shared confirmation language supports a collaborative culture.

“So what I hear is and they're essentially repeating back.”
Jasmine Star · 04:12

“Well, it allows me to clarify and see where my communication gaps are.”
Jasmine Star · 04:12

#team communication#leadership#clarity#feedback

Tool06:05

Six Mantras for Turning Speaking Nerves Into Useful Energy

Public-speaking anxiety is normal even among experienced speakers. Star combines preparation, breathing, visualization, and service-oriented mantras to manage nerves while gradual exposure builds confidence.

Start with smaller speaking opportunities.
Pair mantras with visualization of a successful delivery.
Reframe nerves as energy the audience can feel.
Focus attention on the value being delivered to listeners.

“The more action you take, the better you'll become at public speaking.”
Jasmine Star · 06:05

“My voice is strong and my message is important.”
Jasmine Star · 07:11

#anxiety#mantras#visualization#confidence#public speaking

Tool09:09

The One-Slide-Per-Minute Rule for Staying on Time

Star estimates presentation length using her natural speaking cadence and uses approximately one slide per minute for keynotes. Scripted speakers can estimate word counts, while outline-based speakers can allocate time to individual topics.

Measure your natural speaking pace.
Use pacing evidence to size the presentation.
Star plans approximately one slide for each keynote minute.
Assign time estimates to outline sections.
Balance topic depth against the available duration.

“I have learned a helpful tip for me based on my speaking cadence, is that I tried to have one slide for every minute, so…”
Jasmine Star · 09:09

“And if you're using an outline, estimate the time for each segment or topic.”
Jasmine Star · 10:11

#pacing#slides#time management#keynotes

Takeaway· 2

Takeaway01:58

The Body-Language Signal That Reveals Audience Interest

A lean-in moment occurs when a listener physically moves closer as interest builds. Star watches for these signals to learn which stories, ideas, and moments create genuine attention across speeches, team conversations, partnerships, and sales calls.

Leaning in can signal heightened interest.
Audience body language gives speakers immediate feedback.
Speakers can study which stories and buildups generate attention.
The signal applies beyond formal stages.

“So what's a lean in moment?”
Jasmine Star · 01:58

“So I started focusing on when are people leaning in? How do I use that story? How do I build up to that moment as…”
Jasmine Star · 01:58

#body language#audience attention#self-awareness#communication

Takeaway03:04

Confidence Comes From Preparing for Objections Before the Pitch

Star says her confidence during pitches and presentations comes from preparation rather than temperament. Anticipating objections allows a seller to respond with empathy while clearly explaining features, benefits, and the promised transformation.

List likely objections before the customer raises them.
Prepare clear responses rather than relying on spontaneous confidence.
Acknowledge customer concerns with empathy.
Connect product features to benefits and transformation.

“Remember, your job is to think of every objection that people might have before they have it, and then think of overcoming that objection.”
Jasmine Star · 03:04

“Whether I'm giving a presentation or pitching, I come across confident not because I'm naturally confident, because I already thought of every objection I need…”
Jasmine Star · 03:04

#sales#objections#confidence#preparation

Frameworks in this episode

Continuous Speaking Improvement Loop

Six Foundations of an Engaging Speech

Insights & moments

◆Hot Take· 1

Do Not Enter a Negotiation Without a Plan to Create ROI

✶Explainer· 2