PRODUCTEA with Leah, Growth & Senior Leadership 113: Vincent Pierri - How to deal with Stage Fright before important talks
Jul 21, 2025
Vincent Pierri, a public speaking coach and LinkedIn's 'PowerPoint ninja,' shares invaluable insights on tackling stage fright and crafting engaging talks. He debunks the myth that nerves are purely fear, claiming most come from poor preparation. His '3Ps' framework—Pain Point, Problem, Promise—hooks audiences quickly, while the 'ingredient spectrum' emphasizes balancing ideas with storytelling. Perfect for leaders seeking to captivate their audience, Vincent’s strategies empower speakers to transform anxiety into memorable presentations.
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Stage Fright Is Mostly Bad Prep
- Most stage fright is actually anxiety about poor talk preparation, not fear of speaking itself.
- Forgetting content or unsure if your ideas land are main causes of nervousness, solvable by better structuring and validation.
Test and Record Your Talk Early
- Test your talk's early content by presenting the first 5 minutes to someone like your target audience.
- Use recordings to self-review and improve your delivery before going on stage.
Balance Content Types to Engage
- A balanced mix of ideas, stories, analogies, and tactics makes talks engaging and memorable.
- Overloading on ideas or tactics without emotional or concrete examples loses audience attention.