How To Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety

About this episode

In this episode, Joe Steele interviews Kit Pang about overcoming public speaking anxiety and building a successful coaching business.

In this transformative episode, host Joe Steele interviews Kit Pang, the Founder and CEO of Boston Speaks, a leading public speaking coaching business. This episode explores Kit's journey from overcoming his own fear of public speaking to building a successful career helping others do the same. Kit shares his personal story of conquering anxiety, the pivotal moments that led to the creation of Boston Speaks, and the techniques he uses to empower individuals to become confident speakers. Tune in to discover how Kit's unique approach transforms public speaking from a dreaded challenge into a powerful skill, offering valuable insights for anyone looking to enhance their communication abilities and boost their professional growth. 01:40 - Who Can Persuade Others 03:10 - No Entrepreneurial Upbringing 04:55 - From a Fear to a Profession 06:05 - How Dance Prepared Kit for Public Speaking 09:25 - Structuring a Business 11:35 - Branding Boston Speaks 17:10 - Seeing the Results 19:30 - Expanding the Team 22:00 - Finding Focus 23:20 - Why Speaking Coaches Overlook the Inner Game 25:00 - Niched Down is Easier 26:15 - Speak Studio 29:05 - International Clients 31:05 - Filler Words 33:15…

People in this episode

Host: Joe Steele

Guest: Kit Pang

Topics covered

• public speaking
• anxiety
• coaching
• communication skills
• professional growth

Keywords

• public speaking
• anxiety
• coaching
• communication
• professional development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boston Speaks

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