Commenting on a study showing the average person is more afraid of public speaking than death, Comedian Jerry Seinfeld quipped, “This means that the average person attending a funeral would rather be in the casket than doing the eulogy.” Everyone can benefit from honing his or her public speaking skills. This episode’s guest, public speaking coach Lorraine Ranalli, explains how focusing on improving content and delivery, while engaging in deliberate practice, will reduce nervousness. Lorraine explains the primary reason why people get nervous at the prospect of public speaking, and simple methods for dealing with it. You’ll learn practical strategies as Lorraine and Matt exchange anecdotes about their respective speaking experiences. Plus, TCE is distributing free copies of Lorraine’s book of public speaking tips. Guest | Lorraine Ranalli Loraine’s career began as a reporter and personality on several Philadelphia radio and TV outlets. With a range of experience from broadcast to boardroom, Lorraine has developed soft skills training programs such as Speaking for Success, Communication Principles, and Business Writing that Works. She is the author of Impact: Deliver Effective, Meaningful, and Memorable Presentations, a pocket guide of more than 200 public speaking tips. Lorraine blended faith, family, and fun in her cultural narrative Gravy Wars: South Philly Foods, Feuds, and Attytudes, a work that led to the creation of the comedic stage show, La Famiglia. Sign up for our email list: https://catholicentrepreneur.org Subscribe to the show on your favorite platform: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/shows/thecatholicentrepreneur Download free resources from our various guests: https://catholicentrepreneur.org/resources