Public Speaking

Hello!In this episode Nick and Ray join me to chat about anxieties, fears, embarrassments and the fight/flight/freeze response when speaking in front of groups.There is also chat around origins of issues, TV appearances, ADHD, upbringings, strategies and Toastmasters.Hopefully you will feel comforted from other people talking similar things that may be affecting you.00:00 intro01:20 learning public speaking vs natural confidence05:25 experience of asking a question at a gambling summit 07:50 the benefits of social connections09:00 delving into Nick’s experience11:40 being on TV12:40 not seeing improvements13:50 Nick’s journey to Toastmasters & school stories16:15 intrinsic personalities17:00 possible childhood traumas17:50 unable to understand the fight or flight response 18:50 the difference between normal and abnormal nervousness21:20 anxiety experiences22:10 delayed/dormant anxieties27:00 neurodiversity29:30 same upbringing different results32:00 confident kids34:00 intelligence & confidence35:05 inheriting confidence/shyness37:45 intense daydreaming40:30 stimming, Autism & layers of quirks44:00 a career that fits your quirks45:40 thoughts on how the episode went & some random chat