Digital Hospitality

Rising Tides Live – Public Speaking “The Stage Theory”

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In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the focus was on public speaking and the “Stage Theory”—how showing up on stage, online, or in front of a camera creates opportunities far beyond the moment. Guests opened up about their own fears, breakthroughs, and lessons learned, from corporate presentations to casual livestreams, highlighting how preparation, confidence, and storytelling shape every audience connection. The conversation underscored that great speakers aren’t born but built through reps, iteration, and authenticity. By treating every stage as a chance to practice and every story as a bridge, business leaders can transform public speaking from a fear into a growth engine

Interview Takeaways:
  • Public Speaking Is a Universal Fear but a Teachable Skill: Even the most confident entrepreneurs and leaders admitted they once dreaded being on stage. Through preparation, repetition, and a willingness to stumble, they showed how anyone can transform fear into a strength and build real confidence over time.
  • Stage Theory Extends the Reach of Every Talk: A single presentation no longer stops at the walls of a conference hall. By recording and sharing across platforms like YouTube, LinkedIn, and podcasts, one talk can echo far beyond the initial audience and reach thousands who never sat in the room.
  • Stories Beat Slides Every Time: While data and decks have their place, it’s the personal stories that resonate most. From lessons learned in sales competitions to heartfelt testimonies, the discussion reinforced that audiences remember emotion and narrative long after they forget charts and bullet points.


    • Episode Links:
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    • Join Our Next Show: https://betheshow.media/rising-tides/
    • Shawn Walchef on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/


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