In this episode of the Industrial Advisors Podcast, hosts Bill Condon and Matt McGregor welcome Mahrin McGregor, a sophomore at Clemson, to discuss the fear of public speaking. Mahrin shares her personal journey from experiencing significant anxiety about public speaking in her early school years to overcoming her fears through practice and participation in competitions. Bill and Matt also share their own experiences and methods for handling public speaking anxiety. The episode highlights the importance of pushing oneself out of comfort zones to grow and the impact of consistent practice and support. Mahrin ends by discussing her recent success in Clemson's public speaking competition and her ongoing progress.

Capters:

00:00 - Intro

01:34 - Fear of Public Speaking: The #1 Fear

01:58 - Bill's Public Speaking Experience

04:26 - Mahrin's Public Speaking Experience

10:55 - Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking

14:05 - Is Society Worse at Public Speaking?

18:37 - Tips for Effective Public Speaking

19:39 - SIP

24:20 – Outro

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