Cowell: My biggest fear when i got up there was that i was going to completely blank out. Cowell: There are three things I want to suggest about blanking out. First, a great way to avoid blanking out is to take time to really map out your content. The second thing, in advance of speaking, always have what i call a back pocket question.
Most people feel nervous in situations such as speaking in front of a class, pitching a big idea, or giving a toast, yet research-backed techniques can help manage both the symptoms and sources of our speaking jitters.
Matt Abrahams sits in the interviewee chair for this episode and talks with the podcast's producer, Jenny Luna, to share his backstory with public speaking anxiety and how by recognizing the causes of our nervousness, and applying mitigating techniques, we can gain confidence in our communication.
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