Summary

In this podcast episode, Andy Ramage interviews Ray Sweeney, a performance coach and motivational speaker specializing in public speaking. Ray shares his journey from being fearful of public speaking to becoming a successful public speaker through his involvement with Toastmasters International. He discusses the importance of mindset in overcoming obstacles in public speaking and highlights the need for public speaking skills to be taught from a young age. Ray also shares his vision for the future, which includes traveling and speaking on a larger scale while helping others improve their public speaking skills. The episode concludes with information on where to find more information about Ray's coaching services.

Takeaways

• Public speaking is a master skill that can benefit anyone, regardless of their profession or background.
• Mindset plays a crucial role in overcoming obstacles in public speaking.
• Coaching can help individuals improve their public speaking skills by addressing both technical aspects and mindset barriers.
• Combining coaching, public speaking, and physical fitness can lead to personal growth and development.
• Public speaking skills should be taught from a young age to empower individuals to communicate effectively.

Social Links:

• www.linkedin.com/in/raysweeney1
• https://calendly.com/marathonfitness1/121-discovery-call-your-performance-coach
• https://www.facebook.com/raysweeney2002
• Instagram - rayzorsharpspeaking