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Your heart is tap dancing in your ears. Your breath is out of sync. Your stomach is churning. Welcome to Gigi Rosenberg's podcast where she interviews great speakers to find out how they calm down, rehearse and connect with their audience with clarity, authority and warmth. Quivery voice? She's got the cure. Reading off PowerPoint slides? She'll wean you. Can't end on time? She'll get you moving like a Derby thoroughbred. There's nothing you do at the podium or on Zoom that she hasn't seen before. Join Gigi and her talented guests to listen and learn how great speakers do it.

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May 4, 2026Episode 1743 min

"Let Your Business Card Do the Talking" with Dr. Robert D. Kelly, University of Portland President

The moment Dr. Kelly showed me his University of Portland business card, I knew my listeners had to meet him too. Join our conversation and discover how the lowly business card can help you remember what to say when you’re introducing yourself. We also learn what not to do if you ever get to meet Former President Obama. Dr. Kelly is a speaker who brings joy, presence and calm to the stage by using breath, music and recalling the best memories. Special thanks to NYC-based illustrator Melinda Beck who created Gigi’s business cards and whose work is featured on this show.Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/ZtD-NcgYm1kWatch the full episode: https://bit.ly/49loyggGet Gigi’s best public speaking tips delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to "Extraordinary Speaking" at: gigirosenberg.com/tips.

February 26, 2026Episode 1655 min

How to Recover From an On-air Blooper with Rielle Creighton and Trina Creighton

Come learn from this powerhouse mother-daughter duo: Rielle Creighton, anchor at Fox 12 News, and Trina Creighton, retired professor of performance broadcasting and broadcast journalist of 30 years.The on-camera pros reveal what they think about when looking into the camera and what they say to themselves before the cameras roll. We talked about how to truly connect, use a teleprompter without sounding scripted, balance warmth with professionalism, and what to do when something goes sideways and you make a big goof on-air. It's not what you think.If you present on video, on stage, or in high-stakes moments, this conversation is packed with practical tools you can use right away.Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/4ruQoOlWatch the trailer: https://bit.ly/4ceeTuwGet Gigi’s best public speaking tips delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to "Extraordinary Speaking" at: gigirosenberg.com/tips.

June 30, 2025Episode 1546 min

"Public Speaking Lessons From a Comedian" with Gary Simons

How do comedians keep their cool when they hear the host say “You’re Up Next!”? Why is honesty the fastest way to find comedy? How do you recover when the joke doesn’t land? How do comedians memorize their material and then deliver it like they’re just chatting with a friend? In the latest episode of “Gigi Presents” meet Gary Simons, who is now a regular at New York City’s Comedy Cellar. He has many great answers to the above questions that will help you to master the secrets of calming down, sounding conversational and finding the funny in any presentation whether you’re presenting to the board of directors or your team back at the office. For more Gary Simons on YouTube: http://bit.ly/4k2g0gXFor more Gary Simons on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyfromconnecticut/Watch the full episode: http://bit.ly/3FYgpmQWatch the trailer: http://bit.ly/4nupoguGet Gigi’s best public speaking tips delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to "Extraordinary Speaking" at: gigirosenberg.com/tips.

May 14, 2025Episode 1423 min

Be the Calm in the Storm

Your sense of calm is the most important quality you can bring to your next speaking gig. And it’s a quality your audience needs now more than ever. But how do you show up relaxed when you're freaking out as much as the audience? That's what the latest episode of Gigi Presents is all about.In this episode, you have Gigi all to yourself for a sneak peek into the book she’s writing. She teaches how to cultivate calm both in how you prepare your content and deliver your message. The result? A calmer you will foster calm in your audience. And a calm audience will be that much more receptive to the message you need to deliver.Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/j8Hb2vMBOp4Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/qW4Xn-FZkPwGet Gigi’s best public speaking tips delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to "Extraordinary Speaking" at:gigirosenberg.com/tips.

April 15, 2025Episode 1343 min

"No, You Don't Have Imposter Syndrome" with Shari Dunn

Many of my clients think they have "imposter syndrome" — a nagging feeling that they're not enough. Not enough of an expert or a—fill in the blank—and maybe they never will be. Do you think you might have imposter syndrome? Well, think again, and listen or watch this latest episode of “Gigi Presents” with Shari Dunn, CEO, speaker, attorney, journalist and most recently author of the HarperCollins book Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work. In this lively conversation, Shari and Gigi discuss the fallacy of imposter syndrome, a psychological trick that may help you create a container of calm on the stage, and how mishaps can actually help you connect with your audience.Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/4ilXvDtBuy Shari Dunn’s book, Qualified: http://bit.ly/42AMLLHVisit Shari Dunn: https://thesharidunn.com/Get Gigi’s best public speaking tips delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to "Extraordinary Speaking" at: gigirosenberg.com/tips.

February 25, 2025Episode 1255 min

"Bringing Your Big Self to the Stage" with Dr. Amy Climer

How do you show up as your big self on the stage when you’re a shy person? And then, how do you keep that audience engaged even online? These are just two of the topics we touch on in the latest episode of “Gigi Presents” featuring Dr. Amy Climer. Gigi has used Amy’s “Climer Cards” to enliven workshops for years and Amy demos these colorful, hand-painted cards and how to use them to foster more creative thinking with teams. Amy’s book “Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results” launches this week. She has helped thousands of leaders and their teams become more creative and has delivered her message on many big stages.Buy Dr. Amy Climer’s book, Deliberate Creative Teams: https://bit.ly/4bhXezh.For more on Dr. Amy Climer, visit climerconsulthing.com.Get Gigi’s best public speaking tips delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to "Extraordinary Speaking" at: gigirosenberg.com/tips.

February 1, 2025Episode 1124 min

"All Eyes On You" Helps Calm Stage Fright (For All Ages) with Susi Schaefer

You know that feeling of “All Eyes on You”? It goes by many names: performance anxiety, stage fright and butterflies in your stomach, to name a few. Join this conversation with Gigi and author and illustrator Susi Schaefer whose book “All Eyes on You” is not only gorgeously-illustrated but a wonderful primer for people of all ages who suffer from frozen legs, shallow breaths or sweaty palms when they find themselves on the stage with all eyes on them. Schaefer created the book for children but the lessons are the same ones Gigi teaches to adults as a public speaking coach. The simple instructions and delightful illustrations take the sting out of public speaking anxiety. Buy Susi Schaefer’s latest book, All Eyes On You, wherever books are sold or at: https://www.soundstrue.com/products/all-eyes-on-you For more on Susi Schaefer: https://www.susischaefer.com/ Get Gigi’s best public speaking tips delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to "Extraordinary Speaking" at: gigirosenberg.com/tips.

January 6, 2025Episode 1053 min

"How to Pitch Your Big Idea to the World" with Bradley Tusk

How do you pitch your big idea to the world? Especially if it’s an “impossible idea” that has lots of skeptics and hecklers? Take a lesson from VC investor, philanthropist and political strategist Bradley Tusk in this lively conversation that covers: how to craft a pitch, what language grabs an audience, and why to avoid using big words. Bradley reveals the qualities that make a pitch irresistible and Gigi asks Bradley to teach a New York lesson in how to interrupt in a way that sparks more conversation. Come learn from the author of the recently published book, Vote With Your Phone: Why Mobile Voting Is Our Final Shot at Saving Democracy, and learn how being vulnerable is the ultimate expression of confidence. Buy Bradley Tusk’s latest book, Vote With Your Phone, wherever books are sold or at: ptknitwear.com For more on Bradley Tusk: bradleytusk.com Get Gigi’s best public speaking tips delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to "Extraordinary Speaking" at: gigirosenberg.com/tips.

November 19, 2024Episode 954 min

"Calm Your Nerves and Your Public Speaking Anxiety" with Deb Dana

You’re about to take the stage and your palms are sweaty, your mouth is dry and your heart is beating in your ears. In these high anxiety public speaking situations, how can you calm your nerves and quell your public speaking anxiety? Today’s guest Deb Dana teaches you how to befriend your nervous system so you can understand what’s going on in those moments and find calm in a sea of nerves. Deb Dana, a licensed clinical social worker, uses Polyvagal Theory to understand and resolve the impact of trauma and create ways of working that honor the role of the autonomic nervous system. Dana is well known for translating Polyvagal Theory into a language that is both clear and accessible, and for pioneering Rhythm of Regulation® methodology, tools, techniques, and practices for people from all walks of life — including public speakers. Buy Deb Dana's latest book, The Nervous System Workbook, published by Sounds True: https://www.soundstrue.com/products/the-nervous-system-workbook For more on Deb Dana: https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/ Get Gigi’s best public speaking tips delivered right to your inbox by subscribing at: https://gigirosenberg.com/gigis-tips.

September 27, 2024Episode 822 min

Q&A Best Practices: How to Lead a Question and Answer Session

Does speaking off the cuff in a Q&A session give you the jitters? It can feel scary to open for questions when you’re not sure what people will ask. In this episode, you’ll learn Gigi’s secrets for “preparing for spontaneity” — because that’s what a great Q&A requires. Join her for “Q&A Best Practices: How to Lead a Question and Answer Session” and learn how to not lose control of the room even as you invite the audience to speak up. This episode is also a sneak peek at a chapter in the book she’s writing about public speaking. If you like what you hear and want Gigi’s favorite public speaking tips delivered right to your inbox, subscribe at gigirosenberg.com/tips.