May 28, 2025

EP57: The Reluctant Presenter with Kate Pearce

34 minutes

In this episode we're talking about public speaking. And specifically the experience of people that hate presenting, but understand they need to do it to be more successful.

Kate Pearce is a very reluctant presenter. She is a Managing Editor in a Publishing House and happens to be the wife of Ben. She shares her experience of overcoming nerves and how she'll never like public speaking.

The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career.

Show Links

Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/

Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com

Kate Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-pearce-207547157/

Takeaways

Public speaking can be daunting, especially for introverts.

Preparation is key to managing presentation anxiety.

Video on demand can alleviate the stress of live presentations.

Breathing techniques can help calm nerves before speaking.

It's important to have a structured script for presentations.

Positive mindset and self-affirmation are crucial for success.

Engaging with the audience through eye contact is beneficial.

Practice makes perfect; rehearse your presentation multiple times.

Anticipating questions can help manage Q&A sessions effectively.

Remember that your message is important and worth sharing.

Keywords

public speaking, introverts, presentation skills, anxiety, video on demand, live presentations, preparation techniques, breathing techniques, positive mindset, audience engagement

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May 28, 2025

EP57: The Reluctant Presenter with Kate Pearce

34 minutes

EP57: The Reluctant Presenter with Kate Pearce

In this episode we're talking about public speaking. And specifically the experience of people that hate presenting, but understand they need to do it to be more successful.

The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career.

Show Links

Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/

Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com

Kate Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-pearce-207547157/

Takeaways

Public speaking can be daunting, especially for introverts.

Preparation is key to managing presentation anxiety.

Video on demand can alleviate the stress of live presentations.

Breathing techniques can help calm nerves before speaking.

It's important to have a structured script for presentations.

Positive mindset and self-affirmation are crucial for success.

Engaging with the audience through eye contact is beneficial.

Practice makes perfect; rehearse your presentation multiple times.

Anticipating questions can help manage Q&A sessions effectively.

Remember that your message is important and worth sharing.

Keywords

public speaking, introverts, presentation skills, anxiety, video on demand, live presentations, preparation techniques, breathing techniques, positive mindset, audience engagement

...more