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ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

228 | Overcoming the Debilitating Fear of Public Speaking

ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

Jonathan Mendonsa & Brad Barrett | Choose FI Media, Inc

Investing, Careers, Business

4.85.2K Ratings

🗓️ 3 July 2020

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

Standing in front of 6,000 people wasn't always in Brad's comfort zone — but he got there, and the path he took might surprise you. Brad reflects on his evolution from someone paralyzed by speaking anxiety to comfortably hosting a live event with JL Collins before thousands. Rather than generic confidence-building advice, the conversation reveals specific mental shifts that work: leveraging personal strengths instead of fighting weaknesses, reframing presentations as conversations, and treating everyday interactions as low-stakes practice grounds for storytelling. [00:01:13] Brad's Experience with Public Speaking Brad reflects on his journey from fear to comfortably addressing 6,000 people at a live event. [00:02:46] Breaking Down Barriers The existential nature of speaking fears and how they hold people back from opportunities. [00:06:49] Identifying Strengths Understanding and leveraging personal strengths to build confidence in speaking. [00:19:01] The Role of Storytelling in Communication Storytelling as a critical component of engaging an audience and enhancing speaking skills. [00:21:54] Practice Makes Perfect Practical advice on practicing speaking in comfortable, everyday contexts. [00:28:41] Conclusion and Action Steps Key takeaways and encouragement to embrace the journey toward becoming a confident speaker. Key Takeaways: Identify your unique skills and leverage them to boost confidence in speaking. [00:04:11] Use everyday conversations as opportunities to practice storytelling techniques. [00:19:01] View public speaking not as a performance but as a conversation with a friend. [00:12:00] Notable Quotes: "Realizing 6,000 people watched live was mind-blowing!" [00:01:38] "Lean into your unique strengths to build confidence." [00:04:11] "Practice without fear in the comfort of your home." [00:21:54] "Build your own compelling narrative and seize opportunities." [00:28:41] Action Items: Practice a short story or anecdote to tell at your next gathering. [00:19:57] Related Resources: Simple Startup Summer Camp: A program designed to teach kids entrepreneurial skills. ▶ Listen Next: Ep. 229 — How Financial Independence Helps You Manage Stress | Essential Listening

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0:00.0

How to overcome a debilitating fear of public speaking.

0:03.0

Welcome to the Ultimate CrowdSource personal financial.

0:05.4

This is your Friday night.

0:07.3

You're listening to Choose FI Radio.

0:12.0

The blueprint for financial independence lives here.

0:22.7

If you're looking to unlock the secrets

0:24.8

to financial independence and early retirement,

0:27.7

you're in the right place.

0:29.6

Stay tuned and join a community of like-minded people

0:32.4

who are getting all fans to know you.

0:34.5

And taking control of their lives

0:36.5

in the pursuit of financial independence.

0:38.7

Choose FI, your home for financial independence online.

0:52.5

All right, Brad, let's talk about the next chapter.

0:54.7

And for me, a serious inflection point happened.

0:57.8

Actually, for you, I believe a serious

0:59.4

inflection point happened this past weekend.

1:01.5

You're doing a live event that you're hosting with jail Collins.

1:05.9

6,000 people show up at one point or another

1:10.0

to find out a little bit more about this idea of financial independence.

1:13.0

Dude, do you realize that you're filling an amphitheater at that point?

1:16.6

Yeah, it was a wild, wild event.

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