{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Wednesdays Off","title":"Eric Silverberg & Eli Gladstone | From Fear to Connection: The Mindset Shift Behind Powerful Public Speaking - Wednesdays Off Ep. 4","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4618,"description":"What if public speaking isn’t actually hard—just uncomfortable? In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Eric Silverberg and Eli Gladstone, co-founders of Speaker Labs, who reveal how mastering public speaking is less about talent and more about mindset. Hear Eric’s transformation from a nervous high schooler to a confident business school professor, and discover why Eli believes public speaking is a window to personal growth. The duo shares practical frameworks, the power of storytelling, and why the best speakers focus on connection over perfection. Whether you’re prepping for a keynote or a wedding toast, don’t miss this candid conversation packed with insights that will change how you think about communicating in the moments that matter—press play to discover how you can unlock your own speaking potential.\nEpisode Timeline:\n[01:34] Introduction of Eric Silverberg and Eli Gladstone, co-founders of Speaker Labs\n[02:33] Speaker Labs’ mission and client profile (leaders, high performers, large and small teams)\n[04:19] Why Eric and Eli do what they do—personal journeys with public speaking\n[06:54] Eric’s transformative moment as a business school professor\n[09:23] Eli’s gradual journey and the inner challenges of public speaking\n[13:10] How Eric and Eli met and the origins of Speaker Labs\n[14:40] Making dry content engaging—early teaching experiences\n[16:14] Why delivery and content both matter in public speaking\n[18:15] The difference between short and long workshops; depth vs. entertainment\n[21:37] The importance of being there for your audience and mindset shifts\n[24:41] Mindset as the key differentiator for great speakers\n[26:50] The pitfalls of trying to “read” your audience in real time\n[28:58] The value of structure and frameworks in presentations\n[29:39] The “dinner party method” framework and its simplicity\n[31:07] How long it takes to prepare a great keynote—heartbeat idea, iteration, and practice\n[33:46] The process of...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QXCWs12cUg7giPSjkPxaFtzdqKRCzjhUCwok1dTe47E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lMTgx/Yzg2YWJlMGIzNTlk/ZGIwNTYzOTc1MDgw/NTgwNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}