Tristan de Montebello went from complete beginner to World Championship finalist in under a year. He joins James to share the mindsets and strategies that make communication powerful—from humor and vulnerability to analogies and flow. Whether you’re speaking on stage, in meetings, or anywhere else, these lessons will change the way you connect.
Sep 11
Carlo Rovelli: Nothing Exists Alone
A Note from James:Carlo Rovelli is one of the smartest people I know. He is a theoretical physicist and the author of a lot of great books, including Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, The Order of Time, Helgoland, White Holes, and now On the Equality of All Things: Lessons on Physi ... Show More
57m 31s
Sep 5
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Becoming Kareem, the Skyhook, and the Search for a Self [From the Archive]
Episode Description:Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins James for a From the Archive conversation about basketball, identity, mentorship, faith, writing, civil rights, and his book Becoming Kareem: Growing Up On and Off the Court.The episode begins with basketball. James asks Kareem how th ... Show More
28m 7s
Oct 2024
Why most public speaking advice is wrong—and how to finally overcome your speaking anxiety | Tristan de Montebello (CEO & co-founder of Ultraspeaking)
<p><strong>Tristan de Montebello</strong> is the co-creator of Ultraspeaking, the most effective method I’ve come across for rapidly improving communication and presentation skills. In 2017, Tristan became the fastest person ever to reach the finals of the World Championship of P ... Show More
1h 56m
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
Mar 2025
The Public Speaking Expert: This Speaking Mistake Makes People Ignore You! These Small Mistakes Make You Unlikeable!
Speaking with confidence isn’t a gift, it’s a skill - Vinh Giang reveals the blueprint to mastering the art of communication
Vinh Giang is an award-winning entrepreneur, part-magician, and full time communication coach. He runs masterclasses and has helped thousands of people im ... Show More
2h 26m
Jan 2025
Speak with Confidence: The 3Fs to Master Public Speaking | Michael Chad Hoeppner
In today’s episode, we discuss the art of confident, compelling communication with Michael Chad Hoeppner, an expert in public speaking and personal development. As the founder and CEO of GK Training, Michael has spent over 15 years coaching leaders, including presidential candida ... Show More
1h 8m
Jul 2024
298 - The Art of Effective Communication - with Brenden Kumarasamy
Unlocking Speaking Skills
In this episode, host Chris Do sits down with Brenden Kumarasamy, founder of MasterTalk, discusses his evolution from an aspiring accountant to a communication expert. He highlights the role of motivation in overcoming the fear of public speaking, and sh ... Show More
1h 4m
Aug 2022
The Diamond Dozen for Developing Your Speaking Skills - 234
To be a great public speaker you need substance and style. I've seen many speakers who are very showy, but their content completely misses the mark, and I've seen speakers with a great message to share, but who fail to communicate it in a way that engages their audience. I want a ... Show More
26m 14s