{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Lift Off with Aman Manazir","title":"How Boring People Can Speak With Charisma (ft. Chris Williamson's Coach) ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/93447b13\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4386,"description":"Today, Aman sits down with Myles — Chris Williamson’s speaking coach, to break down what real confidence actually looks like when you’re on stage, on camera, or in high-pressure conversations. Myles explains why great speakers focus on conversation, not performance, how status and presence are communicated before you say a word, and why most people rely too heavily on slides as a comfort blanket. They unpack practical preparation frameworks, confidence under pressure, and the subtle habits that separate compelling speakers from forgettable ones.This episode is for anyone who struggles with public speaking, overthinks how they come across, or wants to communicate with more clarity and authority — without trying to become someone they’re not.🎧 Listen to all episodes of Lift Off on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LiftOffPodListen to our new podcast, @TheEntropyShow: https://youtu.be/MDJQXbXPngg?si=vQqITmNzy3fhfcV1💌 Free weekly productivity insights/advice – https://amanmanazir.com/newsletter📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amanmanazir/🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/amanmanazir👉 Follow Myles on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/speakwellcoaching?igsh=bnZyMTVianFieGg4👉 Myle's Website: https://www.speak-well.co.uk/—⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:22 Making It Conversational  04:26 Speak to One Person  08:44 The Status Game  12:14 Looking Confident While Terrified  13:34 Why It Felt Wrong  14:32 Losing Your Visual Comfort Blanket  18:13 No Slides in Sessions  19:12 Great vs Terrible Speakers  19:49 Preparation, Preparation, Preparation  21:09 Shy School Boy Story  24:07 Prep for Everyday People  26:35 Tactical Prep Exercises  29:01 Conversational Risk Taking  31:43 Be Bold, Be Boring  34:40 Alex Hormozi Giveaway35:33 Biggest Speaking Myths37:29 Winging It Fills Me With Fear  39:32 Why Public Speaking Terrifies  45:52 Speakers Myles Admires  46:56 Power of the Pause  48:48 Starting Without Filler Words  50:19 Fixing Filler Words  53:36 Where to Find...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PtXJtBpH_6UU2b2GdHKIgwrGpOpgx38aGS9O8EFzdk8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zOGEy/NzZjNzc4Njk3YTg4/MTNkMjU1ODk0ZWRj/NWQ4NS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}