

SPI 889: Ultraspeaking with Tristan de Montebello
63 snips Sep 5, 2025
Tristan de Montebello, co-founder of Ultraspeaking and finalist in the World Championship of Public Speaking, shares his journey from a novice to a communication expert. He emphasizes the importance of spontaneity in effective speaking, teaching listeners improvisational techniques that enhance quick thinking. Tristan discusses the significance of authentic communication, especially in video, and how mastering these skills can profoundly impact personal and professional connections. He also introduces gamification as a fun way to develop communication skills and overcome speaking anxiety.
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Communication As A Superpower
- Communication is the superpower that expands your personal and professional influence.
- Being able to speak effortlessly improves relationships, opportunities, and overall life ease.
From Engineering To World Finals
- Tristan entered the World Championship of Public Speaking with little prep and then gave 100+ speeches in six months.
- He reached the finals and realized prepared-speaking practice didn't transfer to spontaneous conversations.
Prepared Speeches Versus Natural Flow
- Prepared competitive speaking trains control and performance, not natural conversational flow.
- True ease comes from habits that let you stop thinking and be present in spontaneous moments.