Do you need to be a lion or a squirrel to overcome public speaking fear? With Ed Darling

Get Noticed! Send a text. In this episode, Jim James interviews Ed Darling, founder of Project Charisma, a Manchester-based training company that helps professionals overcome public speaking fears and communicate with credibility, confidence, and charisma. Ed shares how he overcame social anxiety and turned his biggest fears into a profession in acting and public speaking. Ed emphasises that public speaking is a skill and with practise, anyone can improve. He starts by teaching clients the importance of breathing, focusing on diaphragmatic breathing to activate the "rest and digest" response and calm the nervous system. Ed then discusses the three components of public speaking: body, voice, and mind. Using animal analogies, Ed describes the difference between squirrel and lion body language, emphasising the importance of taking up space, being purposeful, and being confident when speaking in front of an audience. Ed also shares practical tips and insights on how to improve public speaking skills and overcome anxiety, making this episode valuable for entrepreneurs looking to improve their communication skills and getting noticed. Post-production, transcript and show notes by XCD Virtual Assistants Support the Show. Am I adding value to you? If so - I"d like to ask you to support the show. In return, I will continue to bring massive value with two weekly shows, up to 3 hours per month of brilliant conversations and insights. Monthly subscriptions start at $3 per month. At $1 per hour, that"s much less than the minimum wage, but we"ll take what we can at this stage of the business. Of course, this is still free, but as an entrepreneur, the actual test of anything is if people are willing to pay for it. If I"m adding value to you, please support me by clicking the link now. Go ahead, make my day :) Support the show here.