Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha: Entrepreneurship and Self-Improvement Podcast
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Maria Malik's perfectionist mindset once made public speaking feel impossible. After landing her dream job at Stanford University, she spent two weeks preparing for a presentation, stayed up until 3 a.m. rehearsing, and still called in sick rather than face the audience. Realizing that her fear of public speaking could cost her valuable opportunities, she worked to overcome it and eventually founded The Introverted Speaker. In this episode, Maria shares communication habits that help entrepreneurs overcome public speaking anxiety, speak confidently without being extroverts, and unlock career and business opportunities. In this episode, Hala and Maria will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (00:00) Why Poor Communication Can Cost You Opportunities (04:37) Growing Up With a Fear of Public Speaking (08:08) How Introverts Should Prepare for Speeches (09:04) How to Manage Public Speaking Nerves (17:04) The Secret to Connecting with Your Audience (27:42) Live Coaching: Hala’s Public Speaking Habits (38:15) Overcoming Speaking Anxiety and Communicating Clearly (45:02) How Speaking Confidence Opens Business Doors (52:18) Mastering Vocal Tone and Speaking Style (57:04) Growing a Per