Scary Things and Stage Time: A Speaker's Guide to Growth

Confronting Professional Fears to Enhance Communication SkillsSummaryIn this episode of 'Present Influence,' host John Ball explores the concept of tackling fears to grow professionally as speakers and communicators. Reflecting on a conversation with Judy Carter, John discusses the importance of doing the things that scare us, such as participating in open mic nights and storytelling events, to improve our craft. John shares his personal journey of preparing for his first stand-up comedy performance, emphasising the value of consistent practice and deliberately pushing oneself beyond comfort zones. He also highlights the significance of entertainment in professional speaking and offers practical advice for those struggling with stage fright. The episode wraps up with an invitation to future exciting interviews and resources available for advancing communication skills.Take the Speaker Strengths Archetype Assessment HEREChapters00:00 Introduction: Embracing the Scary Things00:42 Facing Fears: The Open Mic Challenge02:07 The Importance of Stage Time03:10 Leveraging Storytelling and Comedy04:57 Professional Speaking Tips08:02 Consistency and Personal Growth09:08 Upcoming Events and Guest Highlights11:47 Conclusion and Contact InformationGo to presentinfluence.com to get your copy of my guide to building authority through podcast guesting and for speaking enquiries or connect with me on LinkedInThanks for listening and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.