Creator Science with Jay Clouse #81: Jay-Talking about Speaking with Jay Acunzo
Nov 30, 2021
In this insightful conversation, Jay Acunzo, an accomplished author and podcast host with experience at ESPN and Google, dives deep into the art of public speaking. He shares invaluable tips on preparing for engagements and the intricate balance between storytelling and personal anecdotes. Jay discusses the evolution of his own speaking style and tackles the psychological challenges speakers face, like imposter syndrome. The dialogue also explores the importance of audience engagement and intentional movement, making for a truly enlightening experience for aspiring speakers.
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Finding Your Talk's Foundation
- Start with a frustrating industry problem or question that can't be easily Googled.
- Turn frustration into curiosity, investigate, and create content to refine your thinking.
Speaking as Performance
- Speaking, like stand-up comedy, is an all-or-nothing performance.
- Build your talk by testing it in front of audiences, starting small and growing.
Testing New Material
- David Sedaris tours with new material, testing future books, not promoting existing ones.
- Jay Acunzo calls this "imports and integrations," drawing inspiration from outside your field.