#37 "I Didn't Believe In Myself At First!" How Anyone Can Become Confident In Public Speaking With Jelmer

#37 "I Didn't Believe In Myself At First!" How Anyone Can Become Confident In Public Speaking With Jelmer

Author: Hearts Wide Open November 26, 2024 Duration: 52:56

Pro public speaker Jelmer and Soroosh sat down to talk about his rocky path of becoming a public speaker!

Jelmer was interested in speaking as a kid then started doubting himself due to what other people believed, but eventually ended up going for it anyway years later.

In between, Jelmer went through a corporate career that almost made him burn out, overcoming self-doubt, experiencing therapy for the first time. All of this unpacked in this episode!

On top of that Jelmer shares his best tips for anyone who wants to become a better public speaker and develop their confidence on stage to conquer an audience: Techniques to storytelling, adapting to different audiences and more!

Jelmer's journey of transitioning between careers and discovering his passion for coaching others in the art of public speaking is truly inspirational. Stick around for practical tips that will help you improve your communication skills—essential for personal and professional success!


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Two friends started talking honestly about the weight they were carrying, and that simple, difficult act became Mental Health And Men's Health With Hearts Wide Open. This podcast is built on the idea that speaking your truth, especially about internal struggles, shouldn't be a radical act for men, yet it often is. Each episode moves beyond the stigmas to foster genuine conversation. You’ll hear from the hosts of Hearts Wide Open as they navigate their own journeys, creating a relatable and safe space that feels more like a candid talk with friends than a formal lecture. That atmosphere extends to their guests, which include both everyday men sharing personal stories and experts from psychology and spirituality who provide practical insights. The discussions are raw and real, covering the silent pressures, the unspoken rules of masculinity, and the quiet victories of personal growth. Tuning into this podcast means joining a community where vulnerability is reframed as a profound strength, and where listening feels like a step toward lifting a shared burden. It’s for anyone tired of pretending everything is fine and curious about the liberation that comes with hearts, indeed, wide open.
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