Episode 007

Public Speaking Tips from a World Champion

Hosted by Jeremy de Tolly, featuring Verity Price

About this Episode

How do you go from being a bullied child with crippling stage fright to becoming the World Champion of Public Speaking?

In this episode of Radiant Voices, Jeremy speaks with Verity Price, international keynote speaker and 2021 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking.

Verity shares her remarkable journey from being a bullied child who struggled with self-belief to becoming one of the world's most accomplished speakers. Together, they explore the roots of stage fright, the reality of imposter syndrome, and the importance of authenticity in communication.

The conversation dives into storytelling, vulnerability, human connection, and the preparation behind championship-level speaking. Verity also offers practical tools for managing anxiety and stepping into greater confidence, whether on stage or in everyday life.

This episode is a powerful reminder that your voice matters and that the stories you've lived may be exactly what someone else needs to hear.

You will learn:

● Verity's journey from bullying and self-doubt to World Champion speaker

● How to overcome stage fright and speaking anxiety

● The truth about confidence and imposter syndrome

● Why authenticity beats perfection every time

● The power of storytelling in communication

● How Verity prepared for the World Championship stage

● Practical rituals for managing nerves before speaking

● Why your personal story matters more than you think

● Finding your voice in a world of noise and AI