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EPISODE · Apr 12, 2026 · 24 MIN

How to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills

from Human Dynamics · host Sharon Shahaf

If the thought of standing in front of a room full of people makes your heart race and your palms sweat, you are certainly not alone. Many professionals and managers struggle with presentation anxiety - some even to the point of avoiding career opportunities.But what if public speaking wasn't about performing perfectly, but about the value you provide? Today, we explore how you can shift your mindset from fear to impact. We’ll discuss how to reframe your nervous energy, why perfection is actually your biggest enemy, and practical grounding techniques to keep you steady when the spotlight is on. Whether you’re preparing for a small team meeting or a major keynote, the eleven strategies we present will help you become a more relaxed, fluent, and mindful speaker.  -:-Based on Sharon Shahaf’s article: How to improve your public speaking skillsCreated with the help of NotebookLM-:-Recommended TEDx Talks: The Magical Science of Storytelling, The 110 Techniques of Communication, and How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint by David JP Phillips.

If the thought of standing in front of a room full of people makes your heart race and your palms sweat, you are certainly not alone. Many professionals and managers struggle with presentation anxiety - some even to the point of avoiding career opportunities.But what if public speaking wasn't about performing perfectly, but about the value you provide? Today, we explore how you can shift your mindset from fear to impact. We’ll discuss how to reframe your nervous energy, why perfection is actually your biggest enemy, and practical grounding techniques to keep you steady when the spotlight is on. Whether you’re preparing for a small team meeting or a major keynote, the eleven strategies we present will help you become a more relaxed, fluent, and mindful speaker.  -:-Based on Sharon Shahaf’s article: How to improve your public speaking skillsCreated with the help of NotebookLM-:-Recommended TEDx Talks: The Magical Science of Storytelling, The 110 Techniques of Communication, and How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint by David JP Phillips.

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