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Why most public speaking advice is wrong—and how to finally overcome your speaking anxiety | Tristan de Montebello (CEO & co-founder of Ultraspeaking)

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Oct 13, 2024
Tristan de Montebello, co-founder and CEO of Ultraspeaking, achieved a remarkable feat by reaching the finals of the World Championship of Public Speaking in just seven months. He shares insights on why public speaking is a transformative meta skill. Listeners learn about engaging techniques like the Accordion Method for talk preparation and the Bow and Arrow Technique for impactful presentations. Tristan emphasizes overcoming speaking anxiety through practical exercises and games, making public speaking enjoyable and effective.
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INSIGHT

Public Speaking as a Meta-Skill

  • Public speaking is a meta-skill impacting all life areas, like fitness.
  • Improved speaking enhances work, social, and family interactions.
INSIGHT

Enjoyment as a Barometer

  • Enjoyment in speaking indicates you're doing it right, it's a natural human ability.
  • Lack of enjoyment signals overthinking; aim for conversational ease like with loved ones.
ADVICE

ThinkUp

  • When gathering thoughts, look up to appear thoughtful and confident, reducing interruptions.
  • Write "ThinkUp" on a Post-it as a reminder until it becomes a habit.
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