Felling nervous means I'm ready: How Chris Bentley Channels Nerves into Speaking Power - Ep 03, Speaking of ROI

Felling nervous means I'm ready: How Chris Bentley Channels Nerves into Speaking Power - Ep 03, Speaking of ROI In this energy-packed episode of Speaking of ROI, ex-rugby pro and current event host Chris Bentley reveals how the adrenaline of the pitch became the fuel for the stage. From his early fumbles at a networking group to hosting major awards shows, Chris shares why nerves are essential, why preparation is everything, and how speaking delivers return in both pounds and personal growth. You'll learn about box breathing, bombing on stage, and why a good opener changes everything.3 Highlights[00:01:00] "Return on investment? I get paid. But I also grow as a human."[00:04:00] "My personality is high extrovert, low conformity. I enjoy performing."[00:06:19] "So to know I'm nervous, to embrace it, but not to be totally over the top..."[00:10:48] "You were arrogant. You were found out. And I made sure that would never happen again."[00:13:50] "You've got to be on the button at the beginning and the end. That’s what people take away."LinksChris's LinkedinThenottys.co.ukNwclub.co.ukbuilding-brands.co.uk/Martin's LinkedinROI From Speaking self assessment