Public Speaking
The Sharing Space: Conversations for Mental Wellbeing by Luke Edelston & Crispin Lain
Episode notes
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 intro
01:20 learning public speaking vs natural confidence
05:25 experience of asking a question at a gambling summit
07:50 the benefits of social connections
09:00 delving into Nick’s experience
11:40 being on TV
12:40 not seeing improvements
13:50 Nick’s journey to Toastmasters & school stories
16:15 intrinsic personalities
17:00 possible childhood traumas
17:50 unable to unders ...