The No Fear Presenting Podcast

Mike Teixeira

Whether you're an experienced speaker or just starting out in business communications, this podcast provides insights, inspiration and a few chuckles to help you overcome your anxiety about speaking. We interview experts in public speaking, business, presentation design and more. Join us to start your journey into fearless presenting. Your host is Mike Teixeira, founder and president of DECK, a presentation consultation and design agency.

Episodes

  1. Angel Simone - Being Vulnerable

    07/31/2024

    Angel Simone - Being Vulnerable

    Takeaways Own your voice and be your own cheerleader when speaking.Know and embrace your story, and learn to tell it effectively in different contexts.Practice humility by acknowledging your greatness and the greatness in others.Set ground rules and protect yourself during Q&A sessions.Use the power of pause and self-reflection to craft thoughtful responses.Face the fear of rejection and focus on the audience's needs and experiences.Love yourself, accept your story, and embrace your unique potential.Sound Bites "If you don't love yourself and love your story, you will never be able to tell it effectively.""The very thing you want to hide is the very thing you should actually learn to be comfortable with and take other people with you when you do it.""Assume that rejection is going to happen. Face the fear before it actually happens."Chapters 00:00Introduction: The Power of Storytelling 02:18Growing Up and Finding Comfort in Storytelling 06:02The Evolution of Angel as a Speaker 09:15The Importance of Authenticity and Sharing Your Story 16:27The Journey of Self-Discovery and Acceptance 19:42Transitioning from Personal Challenges to Empowering Others 23:35Stepping into Vulnerability and Overcoming Fear 28:43Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Creating Spaces of Belonging 32:06Tips for Effective Presenting: Owning Your Voice and Story 39:00Navigating Vulnerability and Protecting Yourself in Q&A 46:59Embracing Humility and Focusing on the Audience

    50 min
  2. Paul Hungerford - Improv

    07/13/2024

    Paul Hungerford - Improv

    Takeaways Improv can help overcome the fear of presenting by nurturing strengths in thinking on your feet and being vulnerable.Listening is crucial in improv and effective communication. It involves receiving information, using your eyes as well as your ears, and responding authentically.Improv is not just about comedy; it is a form of storytelling and human connection.Building trust through support, agreement, and acceptance is essential in improv and professional settings.Failure is an opportunity to learn and grow. Embracing mistakes and taking risks are key elements of improv and success in various fields. Embrace failure and learn from it in order to grow and succeed.Allow yourself to make mistakes and take risks in order to learn and improve.Building trust and connection is essential in personal and professional relationships.Improvise and be open to the moment to foster connection and build trust.Vulnerability is a powerful tool in communication and can help create deeper connections.Being present and open to receive is key in building trust and bringing people together.Sound Bites "Big part of why people are terrified of speaking is because they're afraid they won't be able to think on their feet that they'll lose their place.""Do you feel though that it's kind of... the fear also comes from unlearning this myth of what a presentation or a business person should be.""It's everything. It's the secret in the sauce. I mean, if you want to be a good presenter, be a good listener.""Being canceled in Hollywood is probably the hardest thing to, you know, once you get to a certain stature and people know your name, okay, you can get canceled.""Let's just make some mistakes. Let's screw it up. Let's see how this goes and that goes and not worry about it.""You're only as strong as your weakest link."Chapters 00:00Introduction to Paul Hungerford 06:45The Power of Listening in Improv and Effective Communication 13:13Building Trust: Support, Agreement, and Acceptance in Improv and Professional Settings 29:48The Role of Vulnerability 36:29Being Present and Open to Receive   To learn more, visit: https://presentationsbydeck.com/

    43 min

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
8 Ratings

About

Whether you're an experienced speaker or just starting out in business communications, this podcast provides insights, inspiration and a few chuckles to help you overcome your anxiety about speaking. We interview experts in public speaking, business, presentation design and more. Join us to start your journey into fearless presenting. Your host is Mike Teixeira, founder and president of DECK, a presentation consultation and design agency.