Stories that Stick - Matt Mosich

In this episode, Ian Mai and Matt Mosich explore the art of public speaking, storytelling, and building presence on stage. They share personal stories, practical tips, and insights on how to develop confidence, craft authentic stories, and improve communication skills for impactful speaking. Key Topics The importance of public speaking and storytelling Personal stories of overcoming stage fright and failure Building storytelling habits and routines The role of obsession and specific goals in skill development How to craft authentic stories that resonate The transition from amateur to professional speaker The significance of self-awareness and humility in coaching Strategies for audience analysis and message tailoring The power of daily practices like journaling and story logging The impact of consistent effort and incremental progress Matt's LinkedIn Chapters 00:00 Introduction and guest background 227:43:05 Matt shares his first public speaking experience 3583:16:33 The significance of outlier moments and resilience 5055:29:55 How Toastmasters shifted Matt’s communication focus 7277:43:22 Obsessing about what lights you up 10749:56:54 Reclaiming stage presence after childhood embarrassment 12527:43:40 The importance of specific goals in skill building 14361:03:43 The value of defining what public speaking means to you 19388:50:38 Transition from amateur to professional speaking 22555:31:05 The difference between Toastmasters and real speaking 25222:11:10 Owning flaws and practicing humility in coaching 27999:57:56 Helping clients build storytelling skills 407499:59:04 Building a story bank and daily storytelling habits 476388:52:46 The power of presence and observation in storytelling 525833:19:43 Starting small and building a story collection 547222:13:09 The importance of origin stories and personal narratives 563611:06:40 Closing remarks and where to find Matt If you're highly successful but quietly suffering professional with ADHD and want to work with Ian Mai to gain back 10-15 hours per week lost to overwhelm and burnout use the link to book 30 minutes to understand his ADHD-informed process for focus and flow. ianmai.co LinkedIn Keywords: Self mastery, self-mastery, ADHD performance, executive performance