Making Public Speaking Fun: Habits for Communicating with Confidence

In this episode of Even Better, host Sinikka Waugh sits down with communication expert Erik Dominguez to explore how public speaking can become not just manageable but genuinely enjoyable. Erik shares his journey from growing up bilingual in Mexico City to discovering confidence through speech and debate after moving to the United States. Together, they break down practical habits for stronger communication, including treating your voice like an instrument, organizing ideas with clarity, and slowing down in high pressure moments. Erik also explains how to turn nervous energy into focus and why preparation is the key to confidence. This conversation is packed with relatable insights and simple strategies to help you speak with greater impact in any setting.   -- As a communication and confidence speaker and trainer with over 25 years of experience, Erik Dominguez has seen people from all walks of life learn to transform their fear into fuel and effectively share their minds and hearts with the world. His own communication fears fueled him to learn the mindsets and tools to be seen and heard. Now, his life's mission is to support you in learning to speak, share your story, and communicate with confidence, power, and yes, even a little bit of FUN!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erikjdominguezspeaksup LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/erikjdominguez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erik.j.dominguez/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ErikDominguezSpeaks