Chris Roe Public Speaking

A lot of people think clear communication is about speaking louder.

But actually… It’s about moving your mouth more!

Especially if English isn’t your first language, small adjustments can make a HUGE difference in how clearly people understand you.

And this is one of the practical work we do inside my On-Demand Master Program.

Want to communicate with more clarity, confidence, and presence, at your own pace?

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Getting nervous before speaking in public is NORMAL.

And a lot of people just say:
“Be more confident!”

Great. Thanks. 😂 But HOW?

I still get nervous before speaking, so here are a few things I actually do when it happens:

1️⃣ Stop trying to be perfect.
The more I chase perfection, the less connected I become. I focus on being PRESENT instead.

2️⃣ Return to my WHY.
Why does this matter to me? Why do I want this audience to hear it? Connecting to purpose gets me out of my own head.

3️⃣ Stretch and ground my body.
Open the chest. Drop the shoulders. Relax the jaw. Feel your feet on the floor. Speaking is physical!

4️⃣ Control my breath.
Slow inhale for 4. Long exhale for 4.
Then I visualize the first 10 seconds being amazing.

5️⃣ Know your message. OUT LOUD.
Know your key points, transitions, and examples. You cannot rehearse in your head. Get the words in your mouth!

6️⃣ Shift to gratitude.
Sometimes backstage I literally remind myself: “Chris, look where you are. You get to do this. GO HAVE FUN!”

The goal isn’t to magically stop feeling nervous.

It’s knowing what to DO when the nerves show up.

Save this for your next presentation. You’ll thank yourself backstage.

Bogotá… ¡ya casi! 🇨🇴🚀

I’m SO excited to be part of GOFEST 2026!
From August 26–29, founders, investors, innovators, and ecosystem builders will come together to connect, share ideas, and keep building the future of Colombia and Latin America.

And that’s what I love about these events.
You never know which conversation becomes a collaboration, which introduction opens a door, or which idea turns into something MUCH bigger.

Especially during challenging moments, coming together, continuing to create, and believing in what’s possible matters.

I’m so happy to be part of it. ❤️

¡Nos vemos muy pronto, Bogotá! 🇨🇴

Who else?

I’ve been a digital nomad for 6+ years and I have lived in countries where I didn’t speak the language. Like… at all!

There were no subtitles. No in-ear translation.
Just me, standing there, trying to communicate with my hands and eyebrows and eyes.

And here’s what I learned: people understand so much before a single word is spoken.

The way someone tilts their head.
The weight of their footsteps.
A full-body sigh that says, “I’ve had a very intense day.”

When you can’t rely on words, you start noticing everything else: body language, facial expressions, energy shifts, tension, joy.

A room can speak, even with total silence.
And this is what I tell every founder, speaker, and leader I work with:
Your audience feels you before they follow you!

Not just what you say.
But how you stand. How you sit.
How you breathe. How you listen.
What your presence says before your pitch ever starts.

In public speaking, your body is the message.

So let me ask you this: What is your body saying before you speak?

They say the number 1 fear in the world is death.

Know what’s number 2? PUBLIC SPEAKING!

But here’s the truth:
You’re not actually afraid of speaking.
You’re afraid of being seen.

Of freezing.
Of fumbling.
Of being judged.
Of exposure.

🧠 Your brain doesn’t see an audience, it sees danger.
It flips the survival switch. Fight, flight, freeze.

But here’s the good news:
Public speaking isn’t a personality trait. It’s a skill.
And like any skill, it can be learned. Trained. Strengthened.

And when it is?
That fear becomes fuel.
Your presence expands.
Your message lands.
And you show up as your bold, clear, unforgettable self.

✨ Let’s face the fear and talk right through it!

Drop a 🎤 below if you want support, or DM me the word “FEAR” and I’ll share how we can train together.