Guest: Tristan de Montebello - Co-Creator of Ultraspeaking. Tristan became the fastest competitor to reach the finals of the world championship of public speaking in 2017 and has since developed a unique course to help people become more comfortable and effective at public speaking. Key Takeaways: Speak Conversationally: Avoid switching to a "public speaking voice." It's more effective to maintain a conversational tone, which is freeing and connects better with the audience. Enjoyment as a Barometer: If you're not enjoying speaking, you're likely doing it wrong. Enjoyment indicates you're on the right track. End Strong: Avoid tapering off or expressing doubt at the end of your speech. Use summary prompts to maintain confidence and clarity. Stay in Character: Resist the urge to leak insecurities or doubts while speaking. Maintain composure to project confidence. Accordion Method: Prepare speeches by speaking them out loud, starting with a longer version and condensing it to its essence, then expanding again. This helps internalize rather than memorize content. Topics Covered: Public speaking misconceptions, enjoyment in speaking, maintaining conversational tone, ending speeches strongly, staying in character, Accordion Method, Triple Step game, Conductor game, executive presence, overcoming public speaking anxiety.
“The biggest misconception with tackling your speaking is that people grossly underestimate just how transformative it could be to your life.”
“If you don't enjoy speaking, you're doing it wrong.”
“You have it in, you already have what it takes.”
