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Nail It: Overcome Fear & Master Presentations That Connect | Debbie Fay
Description
Public speaking doesn’t have to feel terrifying. Debbie Fay, founder of Bespeak Presentation Solutions and author of *Nail It: Create and Deliver Presentations That Connect, Compel, and Convince*, has spent nearly 20 years helping professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs deliver presentations that actually get results.
In this practical episode of Conversations with Sekani, Debbie shares:
• How to shift focus from yourself to your audience
• Practical ways to overcome presentation anxiety
• What it really means to “nail” a presentation
• Tips for creating clear, compelling, and convincing talks
• Lessons from coaching leaders at major organizations
If you’re in your 20s dreading presentations, pitches, or interviews, this conversation gives you actionable tools to speak with more confidence and impact.
Debbie has coached clients at BNY Mellon, UNICEF, and many others — and her book has been praised for its compassionate, practical guidance.
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Connect with Debbie Fay
Website:https://bespeakpresentations.com/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bespeakpresentations/
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro & Welcome Debbie Fay
1:40 - Her journey into presentation coaching
8:15 - The biggest mistakes speakers make
15:30 - Focusing on the audience (not yourself)
23:10 - Practical tools to reduce anxiety
31:45 - What “nailing it” actually means
40:20 - Structuring presentations that compel action
48:50 - Advice for young professionals
57:15 - Final thoughts & where to connect