{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Performance Intelligence","title":"82 Conquering the Fear of Public Speaking | Michael McQueen","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5a6108f6\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6820,"description":"Michael McQueen helps the world’s top brands navigate uncertainty—and tackles one of the most common fears: public speaking. In this conversation, he shares practical strategies, pre-performance routines, and mindset shifts to turn fear into flow, plus insights from his best-selling book Mindstuck on persuasion and changing stubborn minds.Michael blends science, storytelling, and performance strategies to help anyone speak with confidence and influence.4:00 – Fear of public speaking & TikTok tips11:00 – Training out fear, coaching vs. speaking, standup comedy lessons18:00 – Preparing keynotes, topic transitions & diversity in presentations27:30 – Crafting a 15-minute showcase & managing nerves35:10 – Pre-performance routines & vocal warmups45:45 – Behind-the-scenes work, props, slides & audience targeting52:30 – Using 100+ slides, bombing keynotes & tech issues1:08:00 – Andrew’s worst presentation & small wins1:16:30 – Following up with clients & new book insights1:27:00 – Podcasting, changing minds & expert reflectionsConnect with Michael:LinkedInWebsiteBuy Mindstuck","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/iyfeF-qRl4DyXJ1DTXQz7nbQ4cUIZpOEMI-Pe2IchcE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wNDNm/ODNiYWM1NzM3YTY0/ODIxYmZkOWU5YTZh/MTg2OC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}