Pocket Sized Pep Talks

Overcoming Speaking Anxiety

Episode Summary

Some say it’s the number one fear, and others say it’s number two, but fear of public speaking can be a challenge for many people. However, did you know that some of the tactics used to handle this form of anxiety can help a person in all areas of their life? In this Pocket Sized Podcast you'll learn tactics that can be applied to both scenarios!

Episode Notes

In this episode of Pocket Sized Pep Talks, Rob interviews Bill Hellcamp, and man who has dedicated the past 30 years to helping professionals maximize their capabilities.  You'll hear both men's comments regarding:

• The failings of our education system to help people with what some would call, "Soft Skills" but what should be referred to as their "Performance Skills."  More importantly, how to work around these failings.
• The reasons why Bill decided to become a trainer and what keeps him going in the profession.  This directly ties into how he has worked with others to help them with their anxiety issues.
• Proactive and reactive approaches to working with speaking anxiety using tactics such as "relay techniques" and 'opening tactics. 
• How  we apply some of these tactics to other challenges and aspects of our life. 

For more information on Rob's guest, Bill Hellcamp: http://reachdev.com