The Unmtchd. Podcast | Conquering Stage Fright and Discovering Your Voice

Oct 21, 2024

Oana Leonte

Oana Leonte is the Founder & CEO of Unmtchd. She is based in Germany and shapes the Unmtchd. brand, editorial and business strategy and is the host of The Unmtchd. Podcast. Oana spent 20 years working to build some of the most loved global brands in entertainment, fashion, and sports. Previously, Oana was a Marketing Director at PUMA.

Background

Pascale Bergmans, founder of Present Tales and former musical performer, is a public speaking expert who helps individuals and businesses improve their communication skills. In this episode of the “Unmatched” podcast, host Oana Leonte sits down with Bergmans to explore how mastering public speaking can elevate one’s brand and business.

“All that public speaking is is speaking in public,” Bergmans says, emphasizing the importance of viewing public speaking as a conversation rather than a daunting task.

This week on The Unmtchd. Podcast, host Oana Leonte explores with Bergmans the techniques for overcoming speaking anxiety, the importance of proper breathing and vocal care, and the power of storytelling in business presentations.

Key insights

  • Emphasis on the importance of focusing on gratitude rather than trying to eliminate anxiety when public speaking, as the brain cannot feel both emotions simultaneously.
  • The connection between vocal health, trauma, and effective communication, suggesting that working on one's voice can lead to personal breakthroughs.
  • The importance of storytelling and conflict in presentations, advising speakers to "unsell the old world" before presenting solutions or transformations.
  • The value of entertainment in business presentations, challenging the notion that professional presentations must be dry or overly formal.
  • A framework for structuring presentations, emphasizing the importance of hooking the audience from the start and maintaining their engagement throughout.