Public speaking is an important skill to have but one we are rarely taught. Our guest today is Amanda Hennessey, an actor, writer, teacher, and public speaking coach. She is quick to point this out: There is an educational gap in the realm of public speaking! In this episode, we chat about all things public speaking.

Amanda shares the process she takes her clients through when preparing, performing, and recovering from a presentation. We chat about executive presence, the importance of mindset in public speaking, stepping on Lego pieces and much more in this episode of Untrained.

Untraining: We’re all supposed to be naturally good public speakers. 

Training: There’s an educational gap in public speaking, and it is something you can learn to do. What we will explore in this episode: Why it’s ok to be nervous during public speaking.

Shifting the perspective from focusing on yourself to serving the audience and why this is helpful. The definition of “executive presence” varies in different cultures. Why it’s crucial to fall in love with your topic (even if you think it’s boring). How to practice your presentation and with whom. Combatting imposter syndrome in public speaking.

Guest Bio: Amanda is an actor, writer, and acting teacher and it informs all that she does from facing stage fright, creating scripts, working on camera - to getting ready to fully engage an audience! She has coached a wide variety of individuals who are making waves in their industries - scientists, entrepreneurs, executives, activists, doctors, chefs, lawyers, artists, a top dog trainer, and also a mountaineer who completed the Explorer’s Grand Slam (think Everest, the Poles, and more!) A number of her clients have appeared on The Today Show, Dr. Oz, and a few can be seen regularly on Cook's Country/America's Test Kitchen. She is also the author of, Your Guide to Public Speaking - Build Your Confidence, Find Your Voice, Inspire Your Audience.

You can grab a copy where books are sold - including Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Connect with Amanda:
https://linkedin.com/in/amandahennessey/
https://www.bostonpublicspeaking.com/ 
https://sandiegopublicspeaking.com/