Episode description
Episode description
It's been reported that up to 75% of the population has a fear of public speaking. This week, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, recount some of their previous speaking engagements and share a few tips for building the skill. They discuss the styles of successful speakers and their thoughts on being over prepared.
Key Takeaways:
- 00:47 - Jason recalls his first speaking gig
- 02:30 - David shares his preferred style of delivering a talk
- 06:48 - Preparing for talks, podcasts, and Q&A sessions
- 08:15 - Preparing for keynote speeches and speaking with authenticity
- 13:05 - Examples of great public speakers who are authentically themselves on stage
- 14:43 - Being comfortable improvising a bit on stage
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