1127: How to Look and Sound Confident Even When You’re Not with Montana von Fliss

1127: How to Look and Sound Confident Even When You’re Not with Montana von Fliss

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job February 9, 2026 Duration: 38:33
Montana von Fliss shares her expert strategies for appearing more confident, no matter what you’re communicating. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to override your critical self-talk 2) The #1 habit most communicators neglect 3) Three simple tips to upgrade your presence Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1127 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MONTANA —  Montana von Fliss is a keynote speaker, public speaking coach, and CEO of Montana & Co., where she and her team help people deliver the best presentations of their careers. Her TEDx talk How to Be Confident (Even If You’re Not) has 3M+ views. With 17 years coaching at companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, and 30+ years as an actor/director, Montana teaches speakers to show up with clarity, presence, and real confidence. • TEDx Talk: How to be confident (even if you’re not) | Montana von Fliss | TEDxBellevueWomen • Website: MontanaVonFliss.com • YouTube: The Montana von Fliss Show — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by David Bayles and Ted Orland • Book: James (Pulitzer Prize Winner): A Novel by Percival Everett • Past episode: 477: Speaking Confidently and Effectively with Diane DiResta • Past episode: 1118: Finding Consistent Motivation to Turn Intention into Action with Chris Bailey — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
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