In Ep.21 of the podcast: @mariepoulin and I talk about one of our life changing learning experiences with @Ultraspeaking and how it has impacted how we present ourselves. This is what she said about public speaking… 🎙️ Coming soon

This workshop was insanely good, our students basically demanded that we bring Tristan back for a round II. I’m so inspired by the @Ultraspeaking methodology, using games to learn and teaching an approach that is counter to everything else I’ve ever read on public speaking ⚡️ twitter.com/Montebello/status/1780724801155588131

Ultraspeaking has allowed me to 'clean the lens' in a significant way so my real self can be more clearly seen I'm much more able to express myself without as many limitations due to fear around vulnerability, unclear thoughts, general anxiety, etc.

10 Things I Learned About Public Speaking From A World Championship Finalist A few months ago, I joined Ultraspeaking, a program that helps people overcome their public speaking fears and communicate more naturally. It was one of the most practical courses I’ve ever done. Here… x.com/i/web/status/1844543799793680891

My Top 3 Lessons from Public Speaking Classes (via Ultraspeaking platform) 1. The Power of the Pause In a world that celebrates speed and efficiency, silence can feel uncomfortable. I used to think pausing made me look unprepared. Turns out, the opposite is true: - Pausing projects confidence (not panic when you start rambling). - It gives your audience time to digest. - It helps you reset when your brain goes blank. It feels very unnatural to pause at first, but as with most habits, it takes time to integrate it. 2. You Only Fail if You Break Character Here’s the secret: no one in the audience knows what you meant to say. Only you do. - Forget a point? Move on. - Trip over your words? Smile and keep going. The audience is rooting for you, not tracking your mistakes. Staying in character is what keeps you credible. 3. Networking-related: Active Listening Goes Deeper Than Collecting Facts I thought I was a good listener, until I realized I was mostly listening for what I could respond to next. Real listening means catching why something matters to the other person, not just what they say. The best conversations happen when you uncover insights the other person didn’t even notice about themselves. That’s when dialogue turns into connection. ---------------------------------------------- If you want to improve your public speaking I highly recommend you check Ultraspeaking platform. I first discovered it via Lenny's Newsletter podcast. On his YouTube channel you can see the methodology of this platform in action. It doesn't just teach you tricks, but gives you an actual foundation to stand on when doing public speaking. Special thanks to my coach, Aliénor Hunter! Over just 8 lessons, she helped me demystify public speaking and pinpoint exactly what I could work on to see meaningful improvement quickly. I still have plenty of areas to develop, but her guidance has already made a real impact on how I communicate, both at work and in my personal life. Truly grateful for her support!

🎤 ALWAYS END STRONG 🦾 This week we had fab Aliénor Hunter at the eBay Deutschland campus ❤️💙💛💚 for an intense and eye-opening Ultraspeaking storytelling and presentation masterclass that left us inspired and equipped with powerful communication tools! In today's fast-paced world, the ability to tell compelling stories and present ideas effectively is more crucial than ever. What made this session truly unique was the playful approach to learning, breaking away from old-fashioned methods and ensuring we improved quickly and effectively. Here are some key takeaways from our sessions that can elevate your presentations: 🎣 The Hook: Start with a captivating hook that grabs attention and sets the tone for your story. Whether it's a surprising fact, a personal anecdote, or a thought-provoking question, make sure it's engaging! 🎭 Stay in character: Consistency is key. Whether you're presenting as a storyteller, a leader, or an expert, maintain your character throughout to build trust and credibility. ⏸️ Breathe: Strategic pauses can be as impactful as the words themselves. Use pauses to emphasize key points, allow your audience to absorb information, your brain to adapt and create a rhythm that enhances your delivery. 💥 Always end strong: The conclusion is your final chance to leave a lasting impression. Summarize your key points and deliver a powerful closing 🥥 statement that resonates with your audience. A huge thank you to everybody joining, sharing and being open to the rapid learning apporach. Special kudos to Steven empowering the team👏 to implement these strategies and continue to refine our storytelling skills at eBay. Want to give the tools a try yourself - link in the comments. #Storytelling #PresentationSkills #eBayInside #UltraSpeaking #Communication

Last night, I learned 5 life changing lessons to improve about public speaking. Something that used to make me shit myself. I remember jumping on stage for the first time to a room of 500 people. Everyone looked proper serious and I thought they all wanted me to fail. Dad was in the audience and I was shaking when I started. I was choking just like Eminem in 8 mile. I actually skipped 10 minutes of the talk and finished early. Sweat patches everywhere. Of course Dad said he was proud, but even he knew I bottled it. Fast forward 9 years and I've done loads of talks and podcasts since, and now I properly enjoy it. But last night I learned 5 UNREAL speaking lessons during the Ultraspeaking workshop: 1. Have fun with it - when you enjoy it, your speaking becomes natural and carries proper emotion which makes it memorable. 2. Be yourself - people want realness. They wanna see YOU. The person who talks to their mates with conviction. 3. Take the pressure off - your audience wants you to succeed. If you make a mistake, move on. If you go off on one, that's fine too. 4. Strategic pauses work - not just for the audience, but for you to tap into where your mind wants to go. Just a second or two pulls out great stories. 5. Accordion technique - set timer for 2 mins and say your points. Cut to 1 min. Then 30 secs. Gets you to the core message, then expand from there. Speaking skills help in every part of life - meetings, content, podcasts, pitches. It's a meta skill that levels up everything else you do. Buzzing to bring this training to our whole company. Because when you can communicate properly, you can achieve anything. Thank you to the brilliant coaches who helped - Michael, Tristan, Aman, Aliénor and Anne. Who here is on a mission to improving their speaking ability? Let me know your biggest problem below....

As a lifelong overthinker, I’m still working on this. But I’m thankful to @montebello for pushing me to stop second-guessing myself. Most courses teach you something new, but @Ultraspeaking helped me unlearn the very thing that was holding me back

I’m in the final week of the @Ultraspeaking Creator Cohort course, and holy guacamole 🥑, it’s been phenomenal So good in fact that I wrote an ode on the typewriter to share my experience. Hands-down the best speaking training on the internet and one of the most fun,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1712849992933941499

I went through @Ultraspeaking and it was one of the best things I ever did. Seriously can’t recommend it enough. Their next cohort closes today! If you’re on camera or honestly just trying to navigate the rollercoaster of life, I hope this is as life-changing for you too. twitter.com/Ultraspeaking/status/1666187153179660290

This is the best online course I've ever taken. Hands down. Calling it a course is an understatement, it's more like a spiritual (and out of body experience) x.com/Ultraspeaking/status/1666187149048250369

Yesterday I discovered Ultraspeaking for the 1st time thanks to @czudorova The impromptu speaking/storytelling games were tough but fun. A few storytelling lessons I got to revisit: • Find stories in everyday life 🔎 • Set context with specificity • Introduce a core lesson

@shawnblanc @Ultraspeaking @mariepoulin @MichaelGendler @theKevinShen @norman_tran @will_mannon @stephsmithio @damileearch @adhdjesse @julia_saxena @Montebello I had heard others praise the program - it's only day 1 (and I feel like I'm a decent public speaker) but man was it mind blowing

@theKevinShen @Ultraspeaking @MichaelGendler Doing @Ultraspeaking was a game changer for me!

First session of @Ultraspeaking in our creator cohort and all I can say is "Wow!" This is amazing. If you're showing up on camera, I can't recommend this enough. ultraspeaking.com This is already helping me so much with how to talk on camera. Thank you @MichaelGendler… twitter.com/i/web/status/1653546589690929152 twitter.com/khemaridh/status/1653544569236246528

Do you feel uncomfortable before meetings, presentations and speaking in a group ? @Ultraspeaking changes everything in an ultra short time. Enroll here 👇. twitter.com/Ultraspeaking/status/1648751049887588352

@Ultraspeaking is one those courses that you take, you become a new person, and beg others to take. Truly life changing how it exposes your fears, pushes you to the edge, and forces you to close your eyes, and just trust yourself. To see what happens to you and your peers in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1648756632640184343 twitter.com/Ultraspeaking/status/1648751049887588352

@MrSantoshSuresh I've had the pleasure of being coached extensively by Santosh on Ultraspeaking, he is incredible! So, when he shares tips on coaching, I listen 😊 Great stuff as always, Santosh. You should turn this essay into a Twitter thread and post that as well, let me know if I can help

but all the ultraspeaking coaches are great examples of people who challenge that image - confident speakers who are also self-aware and empathetic. and having a low-stakes space to "put myself out there" is helping me feel like taking up space may be okay

just finished week 1 of the @Ultraspeaking fundamentals course. so far 10/10, already feeling more confident, and just having way more fun than I expected. an ongoing 🧵for some reflections: twitter.com/jesswhittles/status/1625208365805670431

I just tried a session with @Ultraspeaking and it was very fun and definitely a good way to improve your public speaking skills.

Absolute tops: @Ultraspeaking Fundamentals - took it twice. It totally changed the way I speak in zoom calls - I'm so much more relaxed, confident, and energized when I'm in groups, hosting or participating, or speaking on podcasts. Strong recommend! buff.ly/3RbL7Km

@Fiona_Cutts Beautiful story. I recently learned to speak without script too (after discovering ultraspeaking). When you speak your mind, you feel more connected with the world. Confident and at peace. It's an amazing feeling!

@stephsmithio I think @Ultraspeaking fundamentals course is everything you’re looking for. 5 weeks, thrice a week a live session with LOADS of speaking reps and real time feedback. It’s next level, focus on getting you comfortable with unscripted real speaking instead of acting out a script.

@anthilemoon The crew at Ultraspeaking has built something really special. ultraspeaking.com

At the public speaking workshop with @Ultraspeaking @MichaelGendler @Montebello. Simple amazing lesson: always be confident when speaking (pss: don't apologize on stage people don't know), and started applying it in my every day conversations today. #publicspeaking #confidence

@VividVoid_ either @Ultraspeaking or @artofaccomp's master class. both are exquisite examples of experiential online learning, where you actually embody new ways of relating to yourself and others instead of just filling ur head with concepts

@Ultraspeaking @RuhexLabs It's hard to believe how much progress we made over the last 30 days. Time absolutely flew by!

This is the final week of Ultraspeaking Fundamentals. The focus is on embodying identity. • Embody the mindset of a great communicator. • If you do it right, it feels good, and the audience can tell. • Speak conversationally. Speech mode is easy. Conversation mode is tough.

@typeoneerror @Ultraspeaking I’m so happy to see when people take Ultraspeaking. It’s the most transformational course I’ve done (and I’ve done a lot of the big name courses). All the mentors are super insightful and the space allowed for a few breakthroughs for me (and lots of crying)

Wrapped up w4 of my @Ultraspeaking cohort. One of the best courses I've taken. Transformational results in a short period of time. Able to apply the practices with near immediacy. Highly recommend it for speaking, training, and just better conversations. 🧵 My notes follow

This week's @Ultraspeaking focus is storytelling. We are encouraged to dive into memories and moments with total abandon. We're told that you don't tell stories. You relive them. This a complete mindset shift for me. I'm excited to get the reps in this week.

Days like today, I'm so happy I attended the @Ultraspeaking Fundamentals course. I was confident and calm. I shared the story I wanted with energy, excitement, and kept my audience engaged.

(2/2) SO many people to thank for this experience, but as a short list: my publisher @RedHenPress, my agent @rayhanesanders, and the amazing PDX #WritingCommunity. (Also, to help with public speaking, I must thank the fab folks at @Ultraspeaking.) youtube.com/watch?v=vRad_c1hP2M

I really want to stop saying "Hope that helps!" and "Does that make sense?" at the end of my demonstrations. Something I'm realizing during this @Ultraspeaking cohort. Amazing course by the way. Mind-blowing so.

@Montebello the way ultraspeaking incorporates games and play into the core product is freaking incredible and transformative the way marketers try to use gamification with referral/rewards programs and popups is usually hot garbage

4. Drills This might come as a surprise, but I've actually done a fair amount of deliberate practice (other than just making videos) I use platforms like @Ultraspeaking which push you outside your comfort zone and force you to address weaker areas.

@Montebello @LottieFiles Passed the pitching over the call, now the docs are under review by a committee of editors. No outline, just went for it! @Ultraspeaking FTW!

Today I graduated from @Ultraspeaking Fundamentals. This course and the Ultraspeaking community will change how you communicate. Not through gimmicks or pep talks. Through a powerful journey of hands-on personal growth. Check it out. @MichaelGendler and @Montebello, thank you.

I've sure appreciated this public speaking technique to help me feel just as goofy and just as ME when speaking to other humans... Thanks @Ultraspeaking @MichaelGendler @Montebello @MrSantoshSuresh !!! twitter.com/MichaelGendler/status/1545130748276920320

Level up your presentations. For storytelling: read @MatthewDicks For presentation prep: follow @ffolliet For delivery: attend @Ultraspeaking For slide design: learn to use @canva

Michael and Tristan are doing an amazing job, with a lot of empathy and knowledge- even you feel comfortably with speaking (or not), they bring you to the next level!

- high level of involvement - extremely useful content - effective practical cases Michael's unique expertise & his focus on you are key factors to your future success!

Great team building experience and so much fun! It was very interactive and really pushed me out of my comfort zone. In just a few short hours I built up some confidence to get on stage and stop doubting myself. Highly recommended!

Our entire team came to this event as a means of improving our public speaking skills. At first, I was hesitant we were entering into another class where they tell you to stop saying “like” and “um”...instead what we experienced was an amazing combination of improv, confidence building, and acting organic. I’ve never been challenged this much in a setting like this while having so much fun. Every exercise and game we played now sticks with me whenever I speak in front of people. It was an unbelievable experience that I can’t recommend enough. Fyi - the more people the better!

Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, ValueThe UltraSpeaking team is amazing. I've grown in a short amount of time working with them. I feel confident when I speak, and the feeling of anxiety has worn off when I am asked to speak on the spot. They have equipped me with the skills and confidence to succeed as an effective communicator.

Positive: CommunicationUltraspeaking uses novel and effective cues in their sessions. My experience with Michael and Tristan was more than lengthy dialog on coaching theories, it was their methods of teaching through fun and clever games that had an exponential and profound influence on my speaking and presentation skills.

Positive: Communication, Professionalism, QualityWorking with Michael and Tristan I felt they put a big effort to help you however they can, and I very quickly felt I could trust them. I found they have a very fresh and effective approach to teaching how to be more confident and have fun when speaking in public. A good team to work with!

I reached out to Michael and Tristan for help with writing a speech, but I walked away with far and away more than a great talk. I walked away with clarity on how a pivotal moment in my life shaped the choices I made, in ways far beyond the obvious. It was a mind-blowing experience. These two guys are as brilliant as they are fun to work with, and they have the ability, like skillful experts, to pull out the “juice” I needed to create a very raw, very real, and very effective speech. I HIGHLY recommend working with Michael and Tristan of UltraSpeaking! I will definitely work with them many times over going forward. Yes, they are that good!

I'm a coach myself and sometimes a coach needs a coach, too!! Loved the experience working with Michael, his calm, creative and supportive approach provided a shift for me and inspired me with some great content for my pitch!! Very fun process. Highly recommend and oh yeah, the way I found him was through the cards that they sell. I recommend them to clients who want to work on using more metaphors, analogies in their day-to-day.

Amazing life transforming experience! I have tried several more expensive speaking coaches, and in less time with far more fun, Tristan and Michael transformed my speaking. I knew I had this great capability within me and in 5 sessions they brought it out and helped me solidify it. For me, this means wherever I speak, be it Ted-style, keynote, TV or panels, I am now confident that my performance will be consistently high level and authentic. Beyond giving me this incredible gift of being my true authentic self on stage, part of the transformation is looking at the "whys" of where you have been and where you want to go. This reflection and retooling can have an even bigger long-term impact on driving your positive life trajectory.

I engaged with Michael and Tristan in order to incorporate public speaking training into one of my entrepreneurship classes. They did a great job in training students not only in public speaking but also how to distill the essence of their businesses into compelling stories. I highly recommend Ultraspeaking to anyone seeking to take their public speaking skills to the next level.

Michael and Tristan have done an excellent job developing both products and services intelligently designed to craft the skills and experiences needed to improve your speaking abilities. As a member of multiple public speaking organizations for years I was completely shocked at how many insightful tips and lessons were being jam packed into my sessions with them. I quickly found I was learning how to become a better speaker faster than I could ever hope to progress without professional instructors guiding me. I was UltraSpeaking. One of the most impressive things about Michael and Tristan was their approach to sales. Many businesses these days are out to get a financial commitment from you prior to proving their value. This was not the case at UltraSpeaking. There was no sales pitch, no high pressure tactics, absolutely none. Their products and services are sold because one reason. Value. I was able to participate in speaking games designed to improve my abilities at no cost and I quickly realized that these guys were not out to make a quick buck off me. They were doing this because they loved doing it and they knew to build a quality client relationship value must come first. Without prompting I quickly decided that for as much value I was receiving I was obligated to becoming a paying customer. I purchased both one on one coaching with Michael as well as their "Speak Before You Think Game". The coaching left me feeling more confident for an important upcoming interview with clear and actionable advice on how make it successful. The game provided a fun way to continue developing my speaking skills outside of their web seminars. If you are looking to develop your speaking skills I cannot recommend them enough.

some of the credit for this incredible message definitely belongs to @Ultraspeaking it's wild how for years i was convinced i was terrible at public speaking. apparently this is not the case!

@4_0Vicryl @dr_emmacoombe I completed the @Ultraspeaking fundamentals course last year and it was excellent. Can highly recommend it to help with this.

#ship30for30 Essay #3. An experiment in writing on the fly, trusting yourself more and editing less. Inspired by my friends over @Ultraspeaking @MichaelGendler @Montebello who taught me the counterintuitive value of speaking before thinking.

@DerekMoore23 @Nicolascole77 @frankbrockmann Trusting the audience reminds me of two things I've encountered recently: - The @Ultraspeaking idea of pausing instead of speaking more to allow your audience to process what you've said - In The Culture Map, Meyer talks about differences in communicated context across cultures

unleash the ultra in you 🎤 @Ultraspeaking with @MichaelGendler and @Montebello youtu.be/ZfSthQmU2P4

@Ultraspeaking @MrSantoshSuresh An incredible journey of learning, friend-making, and self-discovery!! Thank you to Tristan, Michael, and the incredible team of Ultraspeaking coaches!

Ultraspeaking was an amazing experience. I've learned and grown so much over the past 5 weeks. Having so much hands-on time and such a high coach:student (3:1) ratio makes it an amazing learning opportunity--not to mention the skill and supportiveness of each coach!

Everything I know about speaking I got from this one program…here is just a tiny sliver of what I learnt. #tweet100 #ship30for30

@artlapinsch this is a big part of why i say @Ultraspeaking changed my life. i NEVER had the confidence to do single take, improvised videos until like five months ago.

My bests of 2021: Best podcast: Sweet Bobby Best TV series: @TedLasso Best movie: West Side Story @WestSideMovie Best book: Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend by @MatthewDicks Best course: @Ultraspeaking Best newsletter: @jamesclear

I'm blown away by the impact this masterclass had in my life. I didn't have clear expectations going in. I thought 4 classes of public speaking may not be enough to see a change. I was wrong! Every student in the class grew dramatically. Each class makes you climb a new step. And I must confess it happens with a lot of joy, a ton of fun and a serious attitude. Thanks to this masterclass, I feel comfortable speaking in all instances, especially when I'm not prepared! Thank you Michael & Tristan for making me feel safe and helping me trust that I'm gonna be able to tell my truth in all situations.

and there are so many levels above the newsletter, so enjoy the read... but if you wanna dig into all those deeper levels, you gotta sign up for the @Ultraspeaking course 🎙 twitter.com/Montebello/status/1465279974210945024

2. Speak in public better with @Ultraspeaking What you'll learn: - How to pause intentionally - How to not be anxiety-ridden before a phone call, zoom, or speech - To be more confident in yourself

@CarynTan29 @arvidkahl I can't say enough good things about @Ultraspeaking. It was so much more experiential and playful and transformative than any other cohort program I've ever taken.

what do twitter and @Ultraspeaking having in common? they're both social spaces where a person can safely practice new ways of being

@haideralmosawi @jessejanderson @monicalimco @Ultraspeaking Yeah, I almost hesitate to call this a speaking course, since I got so much more from it. It's fundamentally about learning to trust yourself. It's about shedding old defense mechanisms (like over-thinking, verbalizing your inner critic, etc) and just being profoundly present.

@jessejanderson @haideralmosawi @ungatedcreative @Ultraspeaking @Ultraspeaking teaches the power of prompting your brain to just speak. And the course spends 5 weeks proving and showing you that it's actually possible. To everyone in the course.

@ungatedcreative @Ultraspeaking 😍😍😍 Ultraspeaking is my favorite (and the most transformative) cohort-based course I’ve taken so far… by far.

you guys, i think something magical just happened in @Ultraspeaking

I'm taking part in the latest @Ultraspeaking, and I'm loving the discovery of my spontaneous self. How come no one told me that planning and preparation don't need to be applied to every context!?

sex is cool but have you tried @Ultraspeaking?

@m_ashcroft @prerationalist @Ultraspeaking I'm in @Ultraspeaking atm and it's certainly mind-stretching. Highly recommend it.

greatful dead 😵🎙 guess i have no choice but to up my game now let's go @Ultraspeaking 🏁🔥 twitter.com/maguay/status/1437572326220963841

@metaLulie @irinimalliaraki @thechopstr I'm a coach there so probably skewed, but it grew my confidence in ways I couldn't foresee. Before: Let's not stick my neck out. After: "Let me do that presentation", "Let's pick the middle seat in the airplane to talk to people", "Pick on me for the demonstration!".

@irinimalliaraki I highly recommend it. You get a safe space to practice and experience speaking

@Montebello @Ultraspeaking This means so much to me, Tristan! 😀🙏🏽 Going into the talk, I was nervous about making the 30 mins worth everyone’s while, & now to receive this kinda feedback makes me want to believe in myself a little bit more! So grateful for @MichaelGendler, you and all in the community!!

@Ultraspeaking @MichaelGendler @Montebello Keep up the great work! Your pieces of advice are life-changing.

😔 When something goes wrong (and for sure something WILL go wrong), you have a choice. You can show how much it affects you, or you can decide to keep going, use it to your advantage and move forward. 🪜 Very much enjoying the @ultraspeaking Fundamentals course 5/5

“Breath connects you to what you do now, somehow you’re able to access the idea that's most meaningful to you in this moment” - @MichaelGendler Enlightening PTYA workshop with @Ultraspeaking; gems from Michael and Tristan in smooth floww. Thank you @AliAbdaal and team <3

1/ Crash courses or 1-1: Learn from people who are great at what they do and want to help you gain confidence with speaking - @Ultraspeaking - @RobbieCrab

Tuesday morning, I had a call with @RuhexLabs, and I was thrown back into the @Ultraspeaking universe. Pim is an amazing coach, and I had an amazing time working on my public speaking skills (or lack thereof). Can't wait to have more time to see what they are working on! twitter.com/uberstuber/status/1425569572036304902

@monicalimco @janet_yen1 @Ultraspeaking Ultraspeaking is great!

In order to speak better, you must speak! #SpeakingFromTheHeart #publicspeaking @Ultraspeaking

Speech training session with @Ultraspeaking. Incredible lessons and it was inspiring to watch folks improving their live speaking.

@Edward_Says_ @Montebello @Ultraspeaking My favourite online course I've taken so far. Every coach is really good, the community is amazing and most importantly, you get plenty amount of practice to improve your speaking abilities! Definitely a transformative course.

One day into the ultraspeaking games and already I’m kinda seeing improvement

The @Ultraspeaking course I was taking just wrapped up. So much to reflect on and share. Thank you @joanna_hoang for the nudge! It was a transformative experience! 💙

Incidentally, fostering a non-judgemental mindset has helped me transform my speaking & storytelling during the @Ultraspeaking fundamentals course. twitter.com/hejmaguire/status/1402967042043559937

@alexhughsam @Ultraspeaking Wow. The speed of you creating + sharing this video is testament to your ultraspeaking. The words on @Ultraspeaking's homepage make sense now. You pack a lot of nuances, aha's + transformations you've experienced into this video. Very re-watchable + a pleasure to be with you.

Take it from someone who's gone through BASB, WOP and PTYA. @Ultraspeaking has been the most transformational course I've taken thus far! Definitely recommend it to everyone. It's more than just a speaking course! twitter.com/CharlotCrowther/status/1387511699511644160