Creator Science

#81: Jay-Talking about Speaking with Jay Acunzo

Nov 30, 2021

In this insightful conversation, Jay Acunzo, an accomplished author and podcast host with experience at ESPN and Google, dives deep into the art of public speaking. He shares invaluable tips on preparing for engagements and the intricate balance between storytelling and personal anecdotes. Jay discusses the evolution of his own speaking style and tackles the psychological challenges speakers face, like imposter syndrome. The dialogue also explores the importance of audience engagement and intentional movement, making for a truly enlightening experience for aspiring speakers.

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Quick takeaways

Thorough preparation is vital for speeches and keynotes, emphasizing customization and intense rehearsals.

Continuous investigation, not simplistic exploration, aids in refining ideas for engaging talks.

Effective communication and follow-up with event planners enhances reputation and secures speaking engagements.

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Intro

2min

Mastering the Art of Storytelling in Public Speaking

16min

The Art of Storytelling in Speaking and Comedy

3min

Expanding Horizons: The Art of Imports and Integrations in Creative Work

2min

Balancing Exploration and Investigation in Creativity

2min

Navigating the Speaking Journey

13min

Mastering Speaker Engagements

14min

The Art of Intentional Movement in Public Speaking

11min

Jay Acunzo is an author, a speaker, and a showrunner. He started his career in marketing working with ESPN, Google and HubSpot. He currently hosts two podcasts. One is called 3 Clips, which was recently acquired by a podcasting platform called Castos, and the other is called Unthinkable, a storytelling podcast about creative people who break from conventional thinking to make what matters most.

I recently reached out to Jay to ask him questions about speaking, and we decided to turn that conversation into a podcast episode to help others too.

I’m calling this “Jay Talking,” a series of conversations with my friend Jay Acunzo that are less so an interview, and more so a conversation between two creators in the trenches of building their businesses.

In this episode of Jay Talking, we talk about speaking, the differences between a keynote and a breakout, how to land gigs, how to prepare for gigs, and some actual next steps I could take if I wanted to become a keynote like my friend Jay.

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