Nausheen I. Chen is a public speaking coach, TEDx speaker, ex-filmmaker, and former Fortune 50 manager who’s helped over 500 leaders speak with clarity and confidence on stage and on camera. She’s trained execs at Google, Amazon and SAP, coached LinkedIn creators like Sophie Miller and Ruben Hassid, and teaches public speaking at Central European University and on LinkedIn Learning. From film sets in China to TEDx stages across the world, Nausheen brings a rare mix of storytelling, improv, and leadership to her work.In this episode, she shares how to build unshakable confidence, even if you’ve always feared public speaking. We talk stage presence, nerves, pre-talk rituals, and what it really takes to connect with an audience, whether it’s a packed theatre or a laptop webcam. Nausheen also opens up about her filmmaking years, her first TEDx talk, and why confidence has nothing to do with personality and everything to do with preparation.Connect with Nausheen:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nausheenichen/https://www.speaking.coach/TEDx Talks:https://youtu.be/_MFdHrWvU0E?si=U7OqhwPWDXHepFVxhttps://youtu.be/wUm23k29-5Y?si=N7yvJXOYZH8HQcM5https://youtu.be/trUz9wh-arE?si=0jsSBYuWhJ8XvVvG Timestamps:00:00 – Confidence is a skill01:16 – Nausheen’s story and start02:04 – From filmmaker to coach03:10 – What public speaking really means today04:28 – Nature vs nurture in confidence05:23 – Speaking up as the youngest child06:52 – Realising her value as a speaker07:39 – Building a film business in China09:30 – Working through language barriers10:12 – Directing, filming, and why she pivoted12:32 – Stage or camera coaching?13:30 – How COVID changed public speaking15:41 – Stage vs camera: which is harder?18:01 – Teaching both styles of speaking20:36 – Why she prefers directing over acting22:08 – Pressure and hierarchy in film23:56 – Managing nerves before big talks26:16 – Her pre-stage rituals27:29 – Why speaker energy sets the tone32:48 – Cultural surprises on stage in China35:19 – TEDx prep and the power of fun38:56 – Sharing personal stories on stage40:16 – Why she did more TEDx talks41:40 – Dream of speaking in French42:57 – Hobbies and downtime44:49 – Where to find her and her resources46:24 – Final advice: you’ve got more control48:48 – Wrap up and thank you
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