How to Give a Killer Speech (Ep. 212)

The Inforium

Thomas Frank and Martin Boehme

Personal Branding, Career, Productivity, Business, Learning, Lifehacking, College, University, Education, 101, Lifestyle Design, Work Smart, Class

4.8 • 998 Ratings

🗓️ 21 May 2018

⏱️ 81 minutes

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Public speaking is consistently one of the top fears plaguing humanity, but that doesn't mean you can't do it. We talk a bit about our experience with giving speeches and some ways you can improve your own presentation skills. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek — and if you use this link, you'll also get 20% off your subscription. Things mentioned in this episode: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes Peter Fonda 8 Things to STOP Doing When You Wake Up in the Morning 5 Rules for Answering ESSAY Questions on Exams How to Stay Hydrated: Here's Everything You Need to Know Jerry Seinfeld Comedy Writing Secrets, by Mark Shatz and Mel Helitzer alpha m on YouTube Charisma on Command on YouTube Adam Driver's Ted Talk Listen Money Matters Toastmasters CaseyNeistat on YouTube Become a Better Speaker: 9 Essential Public Speaking Skills 4 Tips for Crafting Great Speeches and Presentations Good to Great, by James C. Collins Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:09:10 - Dealing with anxiety and practicing a speech 0:19:43 - Remembering your lines and the 2 levels of practicing public speaking 0:28:42 - Delivering jokes in your presentations 0:32:26 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills) 0:34:21 - Delivering jokes in your presentations (continued) 0:39:05 - Preparing your speech and keeping people engaged 0:45:17 - Building self-confidence 0:55:00 - Classes we recommend taking in high school 1:11:13 - Outlining and planning speeches 1:13:23 - Additional tips and conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also [le See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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0:37.2	podcast.
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0:39.2	I'm just chilling, you know, recording some podcasts and other Tom Foolery yeah actually you're gonna have to pay me to say that some
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1:06.4	I own Tom and Thomas. Actually, in the car the other day, Anna and I were talking about all like the famous Thomases and they're all either dead or a train.
1:13.0	Like think about it. Okay, so one of them is a train right?? Yeah, there aren't more. I was confused.
1:14.0	So I was like, all right, there's Tom Hardy, Tom Cruise, Tom Hiddleston,
1:20.0	Thomas, the tank engine.
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1:28.0	What I'm saying, oh, I don't know if they're literally named Tom or Thomas.
1:31.0	I would imagine that most of them are named Thomas, but it seems that all the famous people who either could be Thomas or Tom go by Tom.
1:39.0	And when you Google Thomas, Thomas, the Tank Engine is the first thing that comes up.
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