#PTonICE Podcast Episode 1979 - Own the room: the craft of presenting & teaching
Feb 5, 2026
Dr. Justin Dunaway, physical therapist and educator who leads Total Spine content, shares his journey from stage fright to loving the craft of presenting. He discusses memorable lectures, the mechanics of delivery, authenticity on stage, reframing nerves as excitement, and the value of rehearsal and small-room practice to refine teaching.
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Lecture That Stopped A Room
- Justin describes a standout lecture by Larry Benz at Manipalooza that left the whole room silent and captivated.
- The audience engagement came from Benz's unique delivery, not just the content itself.
Teaching As Craft And Storytelling
- Justin says teaching is the craft of turning complex ideas into engaging stories that shift learners' narratives.
- He finds the skill of transferring knowledge and watching learners 'lean in' deeply rewarding.
Amplify Your Authentic Delivery
- Find the delivery metrics that fit your authentic self and amplify them rather than copying others.
- Identify moments where you flow naturally and transfer those voice, stage, and body metrics to the stage.