The Flow The Flow: Episode 113 - Speak Without a Script: Mastering On-Camera Improv with Michael Gendler | The Flow
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Aug 19, 2025 
Michael Gendler, a public speaking coach and founder of Ultraspeaking, shares his expertise in improvisational speaking. He reveals how to conquer nerves and even enjoy public speaking by treating the audience as friends. Gendler introduces practical approaches like the 'Accordion Method' for preparation and emphasizes the need for spontaneity through fun speaking games. He encourages reinterpreting nerves as excitement, showcasing the power of improvisation in communication. Listeners gain insights on being authentic while speaking unscripted.
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Trust Yourself Over The Script
- UltraSpeaking means trusting yourself to speak before you overthink and to express authentically.
- Michael frames it as shifting from hesitation to energetic self-expression that listeners can recognize as real.
Keep Your Confident Character
- Stay "in character" by removing unconfident behaviors instead of apologizing for them on-camera or onstage.
- Avoid announcing your insecurity so audiences often won't notice it, which builds real external feedback.
Express Mode Outperforms Impress Mode
- Speaking from "express mode" (talking like with a close friend) often appears more impressive than trying to 'impress'.
- Authentic, slightly messy expression attracts audiences more than polished impression management.