106 - Presentation Secrets From a Professional Speaker Coach

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Send us Fan Mail Think great speakers are born? You would be wrong. Speaking secrets busts the myth about natural talent and offers practical strategies and advice you can use whether you're giving a keynote, speaking on a panel, or recording a video from your home office. In this episode, I’m sharing clips from an interview with Monisha Toteja, CEO of Dynamic Speaking, pulled from my content vault. During our conversation, Monisha shared breathing techniques, tips for structuring your message, and ways to handle those speaking jitters. Takeaways Good communication isn’t about what you say , it’s about what people hear . Public speaking is a learned skill, not an inborn talent. Diaphragmatic breathing boosts projection, clarity, and confidence. Structure and pauses help your audience follow your message. Overthinking leads to rambling—focus on one main point at a time. A little planning (even 30 seconds) can improve your delivery. Focus on what went well to build confidence, not just what you missed. Speaking on panels requires concise, to-the-point answers. Nervousness is normal—your audience is rooting for you.