About Lynne Franklin
Speaking Topics
Coaching, Communication/Communications, Influence, Leadership, Presentation skills, Sales, Storytelling
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she/her
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Lynne Franklin Wordsmith
Job Title
Principal
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Chicago
Illinois 60645
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Bio

After a boy threatened to kill her with a machete, Lynne started learning all she could about persuasion.

As a “neuroscience nerd,” she translates how the brain works into practical strategies that fast-track leaders to be seen, heard, and promoted. This includes her proprietary approaches to better connect with others:

  1. PersuasionGPSTM system—a favorite of those who want to achieve big goals or break through barriers
  2. MIND Reader MethodTM personality profile to quickly identify what people value, fear, and how to best reach them
  3. TEDx Talk on “How to Be a Mind Reader” (http://bit.ly/2C9CE3G) that went viral, reaching a number of views only achieved by .003% of these talks

Lynne creates a fun space for executives, rising stars, teams, and association members to improve their leadership communication, problem solving, and career prospects. She does this through 1:1 communication coaching, custom workshops, and speaking engagements tailored to the needs of the audience.

She is past president of the National Speakers Association Illinois Chapter and a Certified Virtual Presenter. Lynne has written two books: PersuasionGPS: Get to Where You Want to Go Faster (amzn.to/3SsUgzy) and Getting Others To Do What You Want (https://bit.ly/4kL4bwG). For fun, she performs in community theater. (Ask her about playing a turtle named “Flo.”)

Reach her at lynne@lynnefranklin.com or 847-729-5716.

Speaker Profile

“PersuasionGPS (TM) is my system for presenting your ideas in a way that people can see, hear and feel them,” Lynne says. “Then they can decide if what you’re proposing is right for them. If it’s ‘yes,’ then they’ll say it faster. If it’s ‘no,’ you’ve still built such goodwill that they’ll contact you again if they need this or refer you to others who do. Persuasion is not about getting everyone to say ‘yes,’ it’s about helping people to make good decisions.”

Lynne customizes her interactive keynotes and workshops to each audience, then designs the experience around how the brain works. She’s committed to giving participants more than just a good time when they’re with her. They leave with a clear plan to start taking action right away to make their professional and personal lives better.

Here are some of her most popular topics:

 PersuasionGPS: The Fastest Way to Your Success (tackling an issue her audience suggests)
 Reach Unreachable People: Turn Tough Talks into Positive Change
 Be the Most Persuasive Person in the Room: Build Rapport and Connection

See this page for short videos on these and other topics: https://yourwordsmith.com/workshops/.

Published Books

PersuasionGPS: Get to Where You Want to Go Faster amzn.to/3SsUgzy

Getting Others To Do What You Want https://amzn.to/2L56DSp

Available Products

The MIND Reader Method(TM) personality profile system: https://yourwordsmith.com/mindreader/

The MIND Reader Method(TM) Cheat Sheet: https://yourwordsmith.com/product/the-mind-reader-method-personality-cheat-sheet/