124 Our 2nd Most Popular 2024 Podcast: The Art of Public Speaking and Influence | Michael McQueen

Public speaking is one of the most common fears in the world but it doesn’t have to control you. Michael McQueen, one of the world’s top speakers and author of Mindstuck, shows how to face that fear head-on, turn nerves into confidence, and persuade even the most stubborn minds.What really drives our fear of speaking? How can you train it out? Why is preparation, flow, and attention to detail more important? From mastering the stage, handling mistakes, and crafting presentations that stick, to routines that get you into the right mental state—this is your masterclass in confidence, communication, and performance you can use in any part of your life.If you’ve ever frozen in front of a crowd, stumbled through a presentation, or wanted to influence people without fear holding you back—this episode is for you.0:55 Reflections on the podcast and audience feedback21:45 Public speaking fears, TikTok tips, and the 3 levels of speaking30:20 Training fear out—coaching vs. speaking vs. stand-up comedy35:35 Crafting keynotes, transitions, and diverse presentations45:30 Short showcases, nerves, and practicing alone52:00 Pre-performance routines, flow state, and vocal warmups1:03:30 Behind the scenes: props, slides, and audience targeting1:10:25 Handling technical issues and large slide decks1:25:35 Starting small, learning from mistakes, and AV team tips1:34:10 Following up with clients and creating new content1:44:45 Podcasting, persuasion, and reflections from other expertsWatch on YouTube: Link Connect with Michael: LinkedIn | Website Grab Mindstuck: Booktopia Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at [email protected] today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.