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 Takeaw ... Show More
Nov 12
Soft openings aren't just for restaurants
<p>This week, the team shares a behind-the-scenes look at how they bring in outside beta testers before a product launch. Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson share how they invite early users into the mix, what they’re looking for, and how it all shapes the final version. It ... Show More
14m 48s
Nov 5
The itch for a new version
<p>In software development, there are updates, and then there are complete overhauls. This week, Jason Fried joins Kimberly Rhodes to talk about how the team decides when it’s time to rebuild from the ground up. They dig into the transition between versions, how customer feedback ... Show More
23m 8s
Sep 2024
Master The Art of Public Speaking, Sell From Stage, and Build a 7-Figure Personal Brand with Jen Gottlieb
Speaking on stage, from my TEDx Talk to all different sizes of audience, has to be one of the biggest things I’m proud of. Not only because of how speaking has grown my personal brand and businesses, but because it’s one of the things I used to fear the most. My good friend and m ... Show More
1h 4m
Mar 2025
Become An Unforgettable Public Speaker with Mike Ganino, Storytelling & Public Speaking Coach
Speaking on stage is about SO much more than the words you write in your speech. For any speakers out there wanting to sharpen your skills, anyone THINKING about public speaking, podcasters, and anyone wanting to master storytelling in an impactful way, this episode is a mastercl ... Show More
1h 7m
Jun 2025
From Extreme Introvert to TEDx Speaker Coach CEO | Juanita Wheeler's Personal Brand Blueprint
Juanita Wheeler is the CEO and Head of Speaker Coaching at TEDx Brisbane and founder of Full & Frank, where she helps coaches, consultants, entrepreneurs, and agency owners who struggle with fear of public speaking and audience engagement to confidently communicate their ideas, g ... Show More
44m 6s
Aug 27
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
Sep 1
9 Public Speaking Lessons You Didn’t Learn in School | Bathroom Break #71 🚽
What’s scarier: writing a book when you swear you’re borderline illiterate… or standing on stage in front of 12,000 people at Inbound? Daniel and Jay get real about public speaking. The wins, the disasters, and the stuff nobody tells you before you grab the mic. You’ll hear Jay’s ... Show More
13m 20s