Anxiety can strike any time someone goes on stage to speak to a crowd. How does one move past these and how can you overcome your fear of public speaking? Michael Zipursky teams up with speaking and communications expert Lauren Sergy to explore breaking down the fear of public speaking and presenting. Lauren discusses her own struggles with public speaking a ... Show More
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Growing a Construction Consultancy From $800K to Nearly $4M with Adam Cooper
What does it really take to grow a consulting business from $800,000 a year to nearly $4 million in annual revenue? Well, for Adam Cooper, founder of Ascent, the answer wasn't simply working harder. It was finding the right people, building the right systems, and learning to char ... Show More
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How to Build a Consulting Team to Win PE Deals and Deliver What AI Cannot with Dan Bernoske
What happens to your consulting business when clients believe that AI can do the work themselves? That's one of the biggest shifts Dan Bernoske is seeing firsthand, as many other consulting business owners are, as well. As the founder of Cortado Group, Dan helps private-equity-ba ... Show More
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May 2020
10. High-Stakes Communication: How to Manage Anxiety When Speaking in Front of Others
<p>Most people feel nervous in situations such as speaking in front of a class, pitching a big idea, or giving a toast, yet research-backed techniques can help manage both the symptoms and sources of our speaking jitters.</p><p>Matt Abrahams sits in the interviewee chair for this ... Show More
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Aug 2025
MBA2669 Q&A Wednesday: How Do I Not Get Nervous for a Public Speech?
<p>Ever get a knot in your stomach just thinking about speaking in front of a crowd? Whether it’s a pitch, presentation, or workshop, stage fright can sneak up and shake your confidence. If you’ve been there, you’re not alone—and neither is Omar, who’s diving into this very topic ... Show More
19m 43s
Feb 2020
80. Frozen to Fearless: Your Guide to Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety
We’re joined by Tricia Brouk, who is a TEDx producer, international award-winning director, and executive producer of Speakers Who Dare. With a successful career in theater, film, and television, Tricia is a master of public speaking and storytelling. If the thought of public spe ... Show More
39m 8s