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125 - Don't Show Your Duck Butt featuring Dean Griess
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"Ever felt like you're flailing beneath the surface while trying to look calm in front of an audience? đŠ Welcome back, Nerd Nation! This week on The Fabulous Learning Nerds, we dive headfirst into the pool of public speaking and facilitation with our returning guest, the one and only Dean Griessâauthor, speaker, leadership coach, and proud owner of a ripped pair of pants (youâll see).
In this episode, we go beyond slide decks and course outlines. Dean shares real, tactical tools from his new book, Donât Show Your Duck Butt, that will help you show up with confidence, authenticity, and purposeâno matter if you're on stage, on Zoom, or in front of a classroom.
From tent cards and cowboy boots to mastering movement and managing nervous habits, this episode is jam-packed with practical goldâand a few hilarious mishaps from the frontlines of learning.
đ§ Key Takeaways:
- Breathe to sync your brain and your mouth. Shallow breathing equals fast talking and a disconnected message.
- Master the roomâvirtually or in-person. Movement builds engagement, presence, and energy.
- Preparation is personal. Your pre-session rituals set the tone for everything that followsâyes, even singing in the car counts.
đ„ About Dean Griess:
Dean is a seasoned facilitator, keynote speaker, and learning leader with a career built on creating unforgettable audience experiences. He's the author of Donât Show Your Duck Butt, a tactical guide to facilitation that emphasizes authenticity, confidence, preparation, and audience connection. You can find more of Deanâs work and musings at DeanGriess.com or follow his insights on LinkedIn.
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đ§ About the Nerds:
Hosted by Scott âSketchâ Schuette, Daniel Coonrod, Zeta, and Sam, The Fabulous Learning Nerds is your go-to podcast for L&D wisdom, industry laughs, and some seriously nerdy detours. These passionate learning pros combine decades of experience with a deep love for pop culture, facilitation, and helping people grow.
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