131- How to Speak with Confidence on Camera, Podcasts, and Stage

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Send us Fan Mail Most people want to show up on podcasts, speak on stages, or create video content—but they hesitate because they’re worried about how they sound, how they look, or whether they’ll mess up. In this episode, I chat with radio veteran and communication coach Royce Blake, Voice of Royce, about what actually makes someone compelling on camera, on stage, or behind a microphone. Instead of focusing on gear or production, they break down the real skill: learning how to communicate with confidence by getting comfortable with yourself. Takeaways Why fear of speaking is really fear of judgment How recording yourself builds confidence faster than anything else Common mistakes (filler words, overthinking, chasing perfection) Using pauses, pacing, and presence to sound more confident How to prepare for podcasts or speaking without over-preparing Simple techniques to manage nerves and adrenaline Why connection matters more than getting every point “right” How to push through imposter syndrome CHAPTERS 02:55 Why Interviewing Is an Overlooked Skill 04:16 The Real Reason People Fear Speaking 05:30 Behind the Scenes of Radio and Live Performance 07:09 Live vs.