What if your nerves about public speaking could be your greatest strength? In this episode, I share my journey from social anxiety to becoming a confident podcast host. Discover how launching my podcast helped me turn fear into passion, improve active listening, and connect deeply with my audience. I also reveal how guesting on other shows sharpened my storytelling and communication skills, boosting my confidence in unexpected ways. Tune in to learn how embracing your nerves can enhance your message and build a lasting legacy through the power of public speaking.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
[00:00] Nerves as a strength
[01:50] Starting your podcast
[08:00] Recording yourself
[09:57] Focusing on the audience
NOTABLE QUOTES
"You should always be nervous when you're speaking in front of people because that means you care." – Philip
"As a [podcast] host, get to learn how to ask better questions, how to listen in to that person that's speaking and dive in deeper to the topics that they're talking about." – Philip
"That's a great place to start at first—talk about anything, talk about everything."– Philip
"When I focus on helping somebody else versus helping myself, I tend to be more courageous, I tend to be more willing to stick it through and find a solution." – Philip
"Start to focus on the things of the future that you want to leave for people." – Philip
RESOURCES
Philip
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