4 Movies That Remind Us to Become a Better Speaker

What do Harrison Ford, Julia Roberts, Reese Witherspoon, Warren Buffet, Thomas Jefferson and Mahatma Gandhi all have in common?

A fear of public speaking.

From anxiety about a stutter to a fear of what people think, the fear of public speaking manifests differently for everyone. Here are some movies that remind us it’s just another skill to refine:

Larry Crowne

It’s never a bad time to learn something new. Whether you’re speaking in public for the first time or taking a class like our Speak Easy Bootcamp, skill acquisition should be a lifelong process.

The King’s Speech

VIDEO FILE NO LONGER AVAILABLEStuttering has been a major concern for some of our most known actors. Did you know that Julia Roberts was afraid of speaking because of her stutter? While practice may not make it go away, it can help you build confidence, determine when it happens and what you can do to work with it instead of against it.

The Great Debaters

VIDEO FILE NO LONGER AVAILABLEKnow your stuff. Becoming a better speaker takes work and time. It might even take some Bespoke Public Speaking Training: Ginger Public Speaking can offer that. Whatever it takes, it will be challenging and new territory, but if you stick with it, it will be a tremendous learning experience.

Kid President 

Kids usually have amazing confidence and comedy that comes with ease. Everyone would be better off not to lose these qualities to become a better speaker.

Make sure to sign up for our Speak Easy Bootcamp! And this weekend, there will be three chances to grab your seat for less!