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EPISODE · Sep 25, 2024 · 21 MIN

Progressing in Public Speaking

from REWORK · host 37signals

It's been reported that up to 75% of the population has a fear of public speaking. This week, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, recount some of their previous speaking engagements and share a few tips for building the skill. They discuss the styles of successful speakers and their thoughts on being over prepared. Key Takeaways: 00:47 - Jason recalls his first speaking gig 02:30 - David shares his preferred style of delivering a talk 06:48 - Preparing for talks, podcasts, and Q&A sessions 08:15 - Preparing for keynote speeches and speaking with authenticity 13:05 - Examples of great public speakers who are authentically themselves on stage 14:43 - Being comfortable improvising a bit on stage Links and Resources: Books by 37signals Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Basecamp.com HEY World | HEY The REWORK podcast The Rework Podcast on YouTube The 37signals Dev Blog 37signals on YouTube @37signals on X

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It's been reported that up to 75% of the population has a fear of public speaking. This week, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, recount some of their previous speaking engagements and share a few tips for building the skill. They discuss the styles of successful speakers and their thoughts on being over prepared. Key Takeaways: 00:47 - Jason recalls his first speaking gig02:30 - David shares his preferred style of delivering a talk 06:48 - Preparing for...

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