253: How to Speak Out…Without a Freak Out with Matthew Abrahams
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Stanford instructor Matt Abrahams teaches techniques to calm speaking anxieties…from managing procrastination to cooling body temperatures, and more.

You’ll Learn:

1. How to attack both the symptoms and sources of speaking anxiety

2. Why to envision communication as a conversation instead of a performance

3. How long to make eye contact

About Matt 

Matt Abrahams is a passionate, collaborative and innovative educator and coach. He teaches Effective Virtual Communication and Essentials of Strategic Communication at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. Matt is also Co-Founder and Principal at Bold Echo Communications Solutions, a presentation and communication skills company based in Silicon Valley that helps people improve their presentation skills. Matt recently published the third edition of his book Speaking Up Without Freaking Out, a book written to help the millions of people who wish to present in a more confident and compelling way.

Items Mentioned in this Show:

• Matt’s Book: Speaking Up Without Freaking Out: 50 Techniques for Confident and Compelling Presenting)
• Matt’s Websites: BoldEcho.com) and No Freaking Speaking)
• Matt’s Improv Class: Improvisationally Speaking)
• App: LikeSo)
• App: Orai)
• App: Ummo)
• Book: Give Your Speech, Change The World) by Dr. Nick Morgan
• Book: Improv Wisdom: Don’t Prepare, Just Show Up) by Patricia Madson
• Prior Episode: 024: A Speech Coach in Your Pocket with Ummo’s Anshul Bhagi)
• Prior Episode: 041: Developing a Powerful Presence with Dr. Nick Morgan)
• TED Talk: Amy Cuddy: Your body language may shape who you are)

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