The Asked

Chapter 09 — Big & Curious

How do I get better at public speaking?

Prepare more than feels necessary. Open strong, close strong, don't apologize. Use pauses. Practice out loud — reading it in your head doesn't count. Toastmasters and video recording accelerate progress.

Follow-up questions

How to handle nerves?

Reframe adrenaline as excitement, not fear. Focus on the audience's needs, not your performance.

Slides — help or hurt?

Simple slides help (one idea per slide). Text-heavy slides guarantee people read instead of listen.

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