Welcome to the final episode of our Speak Like a Pro series.
In episode 1, we covered the Rule of Three.
In episode 2, we tackled how to think faster and talk smarter in spontaneous moments.
Today, we're going after the thing that undermines all of public speaking anxiety.
We explain why your brain panics when you speak, what the research says about reframing that panic, and give you four techniques to manage your nerves so you can be a more confident communicator and master public speaking.
About the Speak Like a Pro Mini-Series
Speak Like a Pro is a three-part mini-series from the Productivity podcast that teaches you how to become a more effective and confident communicator in your professional and personal life. Whether you're giving a presentation, speaking up in a meeting, or answering a question you didn't see coming, this series gives you research-backed frameworks and practical techniques to improve your public speaking skills, manage public speaking anxiety, and communicate with clarity and confidence.
Drawing from the teachings of Stanford lecturer Matt Abrahams, author of "Think Faster, Talk Smarter" and peer-reviewed academic research, this series covers how to structure a speech or presentation using the Rule of Three, how to handle impromptu speaking and spontaneous communication at work, and how to overcome the fear of public speaking using proven anxiety management techniques.
If you've ever searched for how to improve public speaking, how to speak confidently at work, how to stop being nervous when presenting, tips for better communication skills, or how to think on your feet — this series was made for you.
Episodes in this series:
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