Matt Abrahams: Spontaneous Speaking for Entrepreneurs, How to Communicate Confidently On the Spot | Human Behavior | E330
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Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha: Entrepreneurship and Self-Improvement Podcast
1h 10m
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8 chapters
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Why is public speaking so terrifying?
People would rather be standing on the precipice of a 30-story building covered in snakes and spiders rather than giving a presentation. Quite frankly, I think the other 15% are lying. We can prepare to be spontaneous. All communication, planned or spontaneous, needs to be goal-driven.
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When it comes to managing anxiety, you really have to... The single best thing you can do in small talk is just be curious.
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How can we navigate small talk effectively?
First and foremost, we have to...
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
Why is public speaking so terrifying?
0:14–0:50
2
How can we navigate small talk effectively?
0:50–3:22
3
What are the six steps to spontaneous speaking?
3:22–4:24
4
How can we manage anxiety during presentations?
4:24–15:07
5
What role does body language play in communication?
15:07
6
How can we improve our networking skills?
14:10–18:02
7
What is the importance of being curious in conversations?
18:02–59:18
8
How can we prepare to speak spontaneously?
59:18–1:10:06
Speakers
2 identifiedMore from Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha: Entrepreneurship and Self-Improvement Podcast
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