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Why Your Script Is Holding You Back: The Path to Speaking Mastery

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On this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I break down why relying too much on a script can actually weaken your impact and hurt your conversions. I’ll show you how to internalize your message so deeply that you can step on stage with confidence, without clinging to a script for dear life.

I used to believe that the key to delivering a powerful talk was having the perfect script—every word polished, every slide dialed in. But over the years, I’ve realized that mastery doesn’t live on a page—it lives in your presence, your connection, and your ability to adapt in the moment.

Episode Highlights: ⏳ [00:02:15] – Why scripts feel safe but actually create distance between you and your audience ⏳ [00:10:43] – The difference between memorizing your message and embodying it ⏳ [00:22:30] – A client’s real-life story: How he handled a complete tech failure on stage—and won over his audience ⏳ [00:35:12] – The storytelling frameworks that allow you to flow naturally in your talks

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Content provided by Kyle Gray. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Kyle Gray or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

On this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I break down why relying too much on a script can actually weaken your impact and hurt your conversions. I’ll show you how to internalize your message so deeply that you can step on stage with confidence, without clinging to a script for dear life.

I used to believe that the key to delivering a powerful talk was having the perfect script—every word polished, every slide dialed in. But over the years, I’ve realized that mastery doesn’t live on a page—it lives in your presence, your connection, and your ability to adapt in the moment.

Episode Highlights: ⏳ [00:02:15] – Why scripts feel safe but actually create distance between you and your audience ⏳ [00:10:43] – The difference between memorizing your message and embodying it ⏳ [00:22:30] – A client’s real-life story: How he handled a complete tech failure on stage—and won over his audience ⏳ [00:35:12] – The storytelling frameworks that allow you to flow naturally in your talks

  continue reading

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