This episode digs into the fear of public speaking with guest Jon Schumacher. Drawing from his marketing background, he emphasizes authenticity and intentional practice, reveals tactics to master anxiety and truly connect with audiences, and reveals how imperfections can elevate performance.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

“I personally think you can’t just eliminate fear. I’ve never been able to just eliminate fear… I still get nervous a little bit before a big presentation.”

— Jon Schumacher

Jon Schumacher specializes in webinars and online events that convert. He primarily works with coaches, consultants, and course sellers helping them craft their best sales message and sell more of their programs and courses. Jon has worked with over 300 clients across 30+ industries, and more than 2,000 students have gone through his training programs. Jon is the host of the world’s largest online sales webinar conference, the Webinar Mastery Summit, which has had more than 13,000 attendees worldwide. You can learn more about Jon over at JonSchumacher.com or simply Google “Webinar Consultant” to find him.

Websites:
JonSchumacher.com (Consulting), SalesElevation.com (Agency), WebinarMasterySummit.com (Conference)
Free opt-in offer: JonSchumacher.com/conversion
FB Group: GroupWithJon.com
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Dr. Irena O’Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
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Dr. Irena O’Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Jon’s website: JonSchumacher.com

Credits:
Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Cynthia Lamb
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:
Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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Episode transcript: Embracing Fear in Public Speaking (Jon Schumacher).