Bellwether Hub Podcast

The old joke goes that people are more afraid of public speaking than dying - so they would rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy. Why are we so petrified of speaking in front of a group of people? When I bring up the topic in front of clients, their eyes go wide with fright. “I can’t do that!” they say. And it’s evident with people beyond my clients at all levels - from high school students to senior executives - public speaking and abject horror and stage fright go hand in hand. Tony Figliola has coached thousands of individuals on how to become both effective and fantastic public speakers. His reputation is unmatched. When you need help with a speech, people know that Tony is where you go. And he has a theory on why we are afraid: “When we give a speech, we give all of us. And if people don’t like it, that’s all we have.” Vulnerability, self-control and confidence are the name of the game. And in this episode, Tony gets tactical in helping you get over your fear of public speaking with