In this episode, you will learn how to master the art of public speaking and storytelling. Watch for the fear of public speaking motivation, inspire anyone, Public speaking tips, public speaking course, public speaking tips for kids, public speaking tips and techniques, public speaking tips and tricks, public speaking step by step guide, storytelling techniques for teachers, public speaking examples, to learn storytelling skills, to learn public speaking at home, to learn public speaking online for free, public speaking on zoom. Eric Edmeades and Ajay Mathur go deep in the art of mastering storytelling and public speaking.

We go in details to understand why public speaking is one of the biggest fear and what are the tips and tricks to master your presence on stage. We also discuss how can this skill be incorporated in the academic curriculum so that public speaking being a fear becomes and thing of the past. Guest introEric Edmeades the master storyteller and entrepreneur shares very powerful tips for storytelling and public speaking. He explains the psychology behind why some people are still fearful of speaking in front of the public. Eric is the founder of the fast-growing health coaching company, WildFit, and internationally recognized business speaker and serial entrepreneur.

Timeline of the interview ------------------------00:00 Teaser00:35 Introduction to the guest Eric Edmeades02:35 Eric tells about how did he overcome the anxiety around speaking in public05:19 Erics shares his 'Why' to become a professional public speaker and master the art of storytelling07:02 Importance of public speaking in personal and professional life 08:20 Difference between the professional public speakers and the people who speak in their work but are not professional speakers09:43 The importance of stories in public speaking and how to be a master storyteller15:00 How to tell facts using stories 18:25 Eric explains the origin of stories 21:01 How should a speech flow? Eric explains it with the Charisma pattern25:15 Eric's rituals before he goes onto the stage28:30 The types of meditation Eric performs in his practice30:43 How to incorporate the skill of public speaking int to the education system35:33 Erics tells the other three key skills there are required to grow today but are not taught in the schools 38:28 Academic arrogance explained39:40 Impact of the current COVID-19 onto the speaking industry42:12 Top challenges faced by entrepreneurs and how to deal in current COVID situation 46:36 Why hard work like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk may not be the right choice for many49:00 Programs run by Eric such as Wildfit and speaker nation and contact details 50:48 Wrap up -------------------------Eric Edmeades emphasizes the importance of public speaking as a life skill and the power of storytelling to engage and connect with the audience. He advises speakers to let go of nervousness and tell stories with a relaxed tone of voice to make them memorable. Edmeades also shares his pre-performance rituals and preparation process to calm himself down before going on stage. He believes that collaboration and focus on one's strengths should be prioritized and emphasizes the importance of personal development and public speaking skills for entrepreneurship. Additionally, he promotes his programs Wildfit and SpeakerNation as tools for personal and professional development.