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Sep 2024
21m 16s

Progressing in Public Speaking

37signals
About this episode

It's been reported that up to 75% of the population has a fear of public speaking. This week, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, recount some of their previous speaking engagements and share a few tips for building the skill. They discuss the styles of successful speakers and their thoughts on being over prepared.

Key Takeaways:

  • 00:47 - Jason recalls his first speaking gig
  • 02:30 - David shares his preferred style of delivering a talk 
  • 06:48 - Preparing for talks, podcasts, and Q&A sessions
  • 08:15 - Preparing for keynote speeches and speaking with authenticity
  • 13:05 - Examples of great public speakers who are authentically themselves on stage
  • 14:43 - Being comfortable improvising a bit on stage

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