3 minutes max. · Episode 24 · Getting to the point, storytelling, speaking
Public Speaking AI
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About this episode
- Episode
- #24 of 48
- Published
- 10 October 2025
- Length
- 2:03 min
- Series
- Getting to the point, storytelling, speaking
- Hosts
- Andre Ottlik and Jules (AI)
In short
Many people fear public speaking and avoid speaking up. This episode shows you how to start from home, at your own pace. More gestures, more facial expression and playful practice help you grow your confidence.
Three things to try
- Tell your next story at home to family or friends with a bit more energy.
- Use your posture and gestures to give your words more expression, as if you were an actor.
- Use a virtual reality app to simulate realistic presentation situations in a safe space.
Read more: Presenting with AI (1): Story — What Do You Want Them to Feel?
Transcript
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- 00:00 Andre Ottlik
- Did you know that nearly 75 percent of people suffer from a fear of public speaking? No wonder many prefer to avoid speaking up or let discussions fizzle out. It simply makes them uncomfortable. Welcome to 3 minutes
- 00:17 Andre Ottlik
- max., your podcast about human skills in the age of AI. I'm Andre Ottlik and joining me, as always, is my AI partner, Jules.
- 00:25 Jules
- Hello, Andre, and hello to all our listeners. Today we are discussing how you can overcome the fear of speaking in public. You can do it at your own pace, right from the comfort of your home.
- 00:35 Andre Ottlik
- Exactly. Communication is key, both professionally and personally in many areas. Our episode today offers you two methods to improve your speaking skills and reduce your fears. And don't worry, you can start easily from home.
- 00:51 Jules
- A large part of our communication skills comes from non-verbal signals. Studies show that body language accounts for over 55 percent of interpersonal communication. So: more gestures, more facial expressions.
- 01:05 Andre Ottlik
- Here's the first exercise. Embellish your next story a bit more. Do it in a safe space, at home, in front of family or friends. See how you can add a little more energy to your tales. Use your posture to give more expression to your words.
- 01:20 Jules
- Imagine you are an actor in a play that can really help.
- 01:24 Andre Ottlik
- And if you're a techie, practice with the help of AI, various tools such as virtual reality apps can help you simulate realistic presentation situations and boost your confidence. A great way to reduce fear in a safe environment.
- 01:39 Jules
- The most important thing, make it playful and have fun.
- 01:44 Andre Ottlik
- I would really appreciate your feedback on our podcast and it would help me improve it further. It only takes a maximum
- 01:50 Andre Ottlik
- of three minutes, I promise. You can find the link in the episode description. Have a great weekend!
- 01:56 Jules
- And on Monday, you'll find two new ideas you can try out right away. See you then.
More on Getting to the point, storytelling, speaking
- #19Get to the Point Already - with the help of AI
- #20Help Others Be More Concise using AI notetakers
- #22Talk AI for Small Talk
- #23AI Boosted Storytelling
- #24Public Speaking AI (this episode)
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