DiscoverSpeaker MovementEP 233 - “You have to memorize your whole talk” [Public Speaking Myths Series]
EP 233 - “You have to memorize your whole talk” [Public Speaking Myths Series]

EP 233 - “You have to memorize your whole talk” [Public Speaking Myths Series]

Update: 2025-11-17
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Inside today's episode, we dive into:

  • The public speaking myth that says you have to memorize your whole talk in order to sound professional and be a good speaker
  • That time I put so much pressure on myself to sound impactful that I read the full script line by line
  • How to balance memorization and speaking off the cuff for great delivery

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EP 233 - “You have to memorize your whole talk” [Public Speaking Myths Series]

EP 233 - “You have to memorize your whole talk” [Public Speaking Myths Series]

Steph Wharton