Send us Fan MailMost people want to show up on podcasts, speak on stages, or create video content—but they hesitate because they’re worried about how they sound, how they look, or whether they’ll mess up.In this episode, I chat with radio veteran and communication coach Royce Blake, Voice of Royce, about what actually makes someone compelling on camera, on stage, or behind a microphone. Instead of focusing on gear or production, they break down the real skill: learning how to communicate with confidence by getting comfortable with yourself. Takeaways 🔹Why fear of speaking is really fear of judgment 🔹How recording yourself builds confidence faster than anything else 🔹Common mistakes (filler words, overthinking, chasing perfection) 🔹Using pauses, pacing, and presence to sound more confident 🔹How to prepare for podcasts or speaking without over-preparing 🔹Simple techniques to manage nerves and adrenaline 🔹Why connection matters more than getting every point “right” 🔹How to push through imposter syndrome CHAPTERS 02:55 Why Interviewing Is an Overlooked Skill 04:16 The Real Reason People Fear Speaking 05:30 Behind the Scenes of Radio and Live Performance 07:09 Live vs. Recorded Content: What’s Changed 09:40 Why Public Speaking Feels So Intimidating 10:04 Getting Comfortable with Your Own Voice 12:26 The 5-Minute Recording Exercise 13:37 Identifying Filler Words and Habits 15:12 Improving Delivery: Tone, Pace, and Pauses 16:23 Short-Form Video vs. Long-Form Speaking 18:49 How to Prepare for Podcasts and Speaking 20:16 Managing Nerves and Adrenaline 20:39 Strong Openings, Closings, and Storytelling 21:04 Why Perfection Doesn’t Matter 23:12 How to Connect with an Audience 24:13 Structuring Your Message Clearly 24:44 Eye Contact and Presence Techniques 26:03 Overthinking and Catastrophizing 26:35 Where to Find Royce 27:46 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 29:04 Progress Over Perfection 🔷If you're ready to stop thinking about video and start doing it, the next session of my Smarter, Faster, Fun Video Bootcamp starts on June 1st. Small group of 10. Real coaching. Real progress.  Join the Bootcamp here. OR visit BlackDogMarketingStrategies.com/SFF Join me in The Lab on Substack, my space to test, tweak, and share smart ideas worth chasing, especially around video, content strategy, and showing up online without burning out (or wasting your weekends) Click Here📌 When you’re ready to make creating engaging social media videos a priority, I offer 1:1 coaching and done-with-you video services. 😉 Click Here *********************************************➡️ Need more? Check out the 300+ videos on my YouTube channel Click here for my YouTube channel  ********************************************  For additional insights, connect with Annette Richmond and Black Dog Marketing Strategies on social media. Substack: https://substack.com/@annetterichmond LinkedIn: ...