Communication Coach - How to Overcome The Fear of Public Speaking

Transformative Purpose with Aaron Pang

Jul 25, 2024•32 min

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Episode description

I was terrible at public speaking in college. I had sweaty palms, I stuttered, and my face would change colour. It took years to overcome and learn how to work with my inner critic who was making toxic comparison with my peers.

In this conversation, I am joined with Christian Masset, a communication coach to discuss how to overcome the fear of public speaking. I hope this conversation is useful to you.

Takeaways

- Fear of public speaking, known as glossophobia, affects 4 out of 10 people

- Practical tips for job interviews

- 3 things to calm nerves during a speech

- Practice is key to improving public speaking skills

- Hiring a coach can save time and provide valuable guidance

00:00 Introduction and Fear of Public Speaking

06:46 Common Challenges in Public Speaking

10:26 Practical Tips for Job Interviews

14:19 How to not be anxious when speaking

19:28 How to improve our public speaking skills

📘 My bestselling book 'Unstuck': https://bit.ly/47i5LzZ