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113: Vincent Pierri - How to deal with Stage Fright before important talks

113: Vincent Pierri - How to deal with Stage Fright before important talks

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Vincent Pierri, Public speaking coach and LinkedIn’s "PowerPoint ninja" with 25K+ followers, dismantles stage fright myths and reveals how to craft unforgettable talks. He shares practical frameworks like the "3Ps" (Pain Point-Problem-Promise) and the "ingredient spectrum" for engaging content.

Perfect for founders and leaders tired of boring presentations, this episode is full with actionable tweaks.

Timestamped Segments

  1. 00:02:54 - 00:05:10
    "The Pastor’s Secret: Non-Tech Origins"
    Vince reveals his background as a full-time pastor—weekly sermons forged his speaking chops and frameworks.
  2. 00:08:00 - 00:09:16
    "Stage Fright? Nope, You Just Suck at Prep"
    Vince argues 90% of "nerves" stem from poor talk-writing, not fear. Key fix: Structure talks for memorability.
  3. 00:15:00 - 00:17:09
    "Talk Ingredients: Why Ideas Alone Bomb"
    Breaks down the content spectrum (ideas → stories → tactics) and the "2-min rule" for pacing engagement.
  4. 00:39:00 - 00:42:58
    "Open Strong: The 3Ps Hook Framework"
    Vince’s Pain Point → Problem → Promise method hooks audiences fast. Leah adds mnemonics for sticky concepts.

Hot Takes

  1. “Stage Fright is a Cop-Out—Your Prep is the Real Problem”
    Vince insists most “nerves” vanish when talks are well-structured, pretested, and packed with analogies (not just ideas).
  2. “Polished Performance is Overrated—Be a Lawyer, Not an Actor”
    Ditching theatrics for persuasion (e.g., “argue like you’re in court”) beats forced energy shifts for early-stage speakers.

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