Conquering Our Biggest Fear: Public Speaking

from Cornell Keynotes · host Nicholas Phillips, David Feldshuh

If you fear public speaking, might we suggest panting? David Feldshuh, physician, actor and professor at the Cornell College of Arts & Sciences shares expert tips to manage stage fright and connect with listeners, from taking cues from our canine friends to understanding proxemics.This episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast covers:The importance of being presentCatastrophic expectationsWhat to do before going on stageSelf-recordingScoring scripts“Acting in public”Ways to acknowledge mistakesReady to develop new skills for public speaking and leadership? Explore David Feldshuh’s online Executive Presence certificate program from eCornell.Did you enjoy this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast? Watch the full Keynote. Follow eCornell on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X. 

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What’s scarier than being in the spotlight? Acclaimed actor, physician and professor at the Cornell College of Arts & Sciences David Feldshuh joins host Nick Phillips to share methods for speaking with confidence and moving past fear into connection.

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