Most presenters polish slides and still feel the room slip away. In this conversation with Rebecca Williams, co-author of Presenting Presenting: The Art of Public Speaking and How to Do It Better, we delve into why performance blocks connection and how to address it quickly. You’ll learn Rebecca’s First Five Formula to open any talk, how to reframe nerves into excitement, and why you should build your talk off the laptop and on the wall before you ever touch slides.

We cover connecting with your audience first, storytelling that lands, and the mindset shift from “make me look good” to service. We also get practical for analytical presenters in tech, science, and blockchain who rely on data and jargon. If you speak at work, on stage, or on video, this will help you open stronger, deliver with heart, and be remembered.

What you’ll learn

• The First Five Formula to hook any audience in minutes
• How to lead with a question and read the room
• A repeatable prep process using paper, Sharpie, and structure
• Reframing nerves into excitement so delivery feels natural
• Why emotion drives persuasion and “robot talks” fail
• How to stop over-performing and start connecting
• Dressing and presence choices that support your message
• Fixing common corporate communication traps

About Rebecca

Rebecca Williams is a communication coach and co-author of Presenting: The Art of Public Speaking and How to Do It Better. She helps leaders and technical teams present with clarity, story, and genuine connection.

Grab Rebecca’s book

Search Amazon for “ Presenting presenting the Art of Public Speaking and How to Do It Better. Rebecca Williams” or visit https://rebecca-williams.com/book/

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