The Speaking Secrets That's Transforming How Business Leaders Communicate

What if the communication skills holding back your business growth aren't what you think they are? Most service business executives invest heavily in presentation training and public speaking courses, only to sound more robotic and less persuasive than before. Tristan, a World Championship of Public Speaking finalist, reveals why traditional communication training focuses on the wrong symptoms entirely—and shares the counterintuitive systems that help leaders show up authentically in high-stakes client meetings and team presentations. From his revolutionary "accordion method" that eliminates the need for notes or memorization, to the 2-minute exercises that outperform weekend workshops, this conversation exposes the hidden methodology behind truly powerful business communication. Why Your Communication Training Is Making You Worse (Not Better)  Most executives invest in presentation skills, public speaking courses, and communication workshops—only to sound more robotic than before. Tristan reveals why traditional training focuses on the wrong things entirely. Instead of fixing external symptoms, there's a deeper root cause that transforms how you show up in client meetings, team presentations, and high-stakes conversations. The Authenticity Paradox: How "Being Yourself" Became Bad Business Advice  Everyone tells you to "be authentic," but what does that actually mean when you're presenting to a potential million-dollar client? Tristan breaks down the difference between authentic communication and performative communication—and why most business leaders are unknowingly choosing the path that repels rather than attracts. From World Championship Finalist to Business System: The Feedback Loop That Changes Everything  Tristan didn't just reach the World Championship of Public Speaking by accident. He cracked the code on constant iteration and feedback that most people are too uncomfortable to pursue. This same methodology became the foundation of Ultraspeaking's approach—and it's why their clients see dramatic improvements in weeks, not years. The Short Exercise Revolution: Why 2-Minute Drills Beat 2-Hour Workshops  Forget lengthy training programs and weekend seminars. Tristan's breakthrough discovery involves short, feedback-driven speaking exercises that build fundamental skills faster than traditional methods. The secret isn't in the length of practice—it's in the intensity and frequency of specific types of challenges. The Accordion Method: How to Never Use Notes Again (Without Memorizing Anything)  What if you could deliver compelling presentations without slides, notes, or memorization? Tristan's "accordion method" involves a counterintuitive approach of progressively shortening and lengthening your speaking time. This forces something most business leaders never achieve: true clarity of thought and complete internalization of your message. Ready to discover why the best communicators in business aren't naturally gifted—they just know different systems? This conversation reveals the methodology behind authentic, powerful communication that drives real business results. Learn more about Tristan de Montebello over at Ultra Speaking. You can get the Ultra Speaking Playbook to build your speaking skills today. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn. You can get the Magnetic Systems Method (and other systems guides) to find issues before they become expensive problems As always, if you have any questions or want to submit an amazing guest for the podcast, just reach out to me on the Systematic Leader website, and I’ll do my best to get them on. If you enjoy the interview, please take 30 seconds to rate the Systematic Leader podcast on your favorite platform. Thanks!