Master Your Fear & Mindset | Chris Voss on Speaking Confidence

Public speaking fear, communication skills, negotiation tactics, emotional intelligence, confidence, and speaking anxiety are all covered in this powerful interview with former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss on Speaker Life. Chris Voss reveals how to overcome fear, build audience trust, master emotional intelligence, and become a more confident communicator using real-world negotiation strategies developed during his FBI career. Learn how curiosity defeats fear, why empathy builds influence, and how speakers can connect deeply with audiences while growing their authority and business. Whether you're an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, coach, podcaster, or content creator, this interview delivers practical speaking and communication strategies you can use immediately. Timecodes: 00:00 – Why Public Speaking Is the #1 Fear 01:05 – Chris Voss on Managing Fear and Anxiety 03:00 – FBI Negotiation Psychology Explained 05:15 – Emotional Intelligence for Speakers 07:10 – How Humor Builds Audience Connection 09:00 – Chris Voss TED Talk Preparation Secrets 12:00 – Why Great Speakers Must Entertain 14:10 – Transitioning from FBI Agent to Entrepreneur 16:00 – How to Start a Speaking Career 18:00 – The Power of Reading and Lifelong Learning 20:15 – The “Late Night FM DJ Voice” Technique 23:00 – Final Advice for Speakers and Entrepreneurs Chris Voss — Author, Negotiation Expert, Former FBI Lead International kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss is a globally recognized negotiation authority and bestselling author of Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It, a seminal book that reshaped how business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals approach negotiation. With more than 24 years in the FBI, Chris rose to become the lead international kidnapping negotiator, charged with resolving some of the most sensitive and dangerous cases across the globe. In these high-stakes environments, he developed and refined a game-changing negotiation methodology based on Tactical Empathy— The ability to deeply recognize and validate counterparts’ perspectives and emotions in order to build trust and shape their decision-making. After retiring from the FBI, Chris, founded The Black Swan Group, where he and his team help business leaders and professionals master the art of negotiation. His clients range from high-net-worth entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and individuals who seek to maximize trusted relationships for collaborative and life-changing results. Chris is also a sought-after keynote speaker and has lectured at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Law School, and Georgetown University. His teachings seamlessly bridge the gap between life-and-death negotiations and the everyday challenges of business and personal conversations. Chris Voss’s mission is simple yet profound: to empower people to negotiate better outcomes by understanding the human dynamics that drive every decision. https://www.blackswanltd.com/    / @negotiationmastery     / chrisvossnegotiation     / christophervoss     / thefbinegotiator     / fbinegotiator   --------------------------------------------------- Speaker Life helps entrepreneurs, speakers, coaches, and experts grow their influence, authority, and business through strategic interviews, communication training, and personal brand content. --------------------------------------------------- 👉 Subscribe to Speaker Life for more expert interviews, business insights, and actionable entrepreneur tips. Lea Woodford, founder of Speaker Life Magazine and Luxury Media Brands, helps public speakers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders amplify their message, build influence, and grow their personal brand. With a background as a TV host and celebrity interviewer, Lea brings powerful media insight into how great speakers communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. On the Speaker Life Channel, she shares proven strategies to help you become a better speaker, connect with your audience, and turn your message into opportunity. Through her podcast, magazine, and live events, Lea teaches speakers how to structure their message, improve stage presence, and position themselves as authorities in their industry. Her approach combines storytelling, media strategy, and public speaking frameworks to help you stand out in a crowded world. If you want to speak with confidence, grow your influence, and get paid to share your message, Lea Woodford shows you exactly how to do it. Website: https://luxurymediabrands.com/ Magazine Website: https://speakerlifemagazine.com/    / @speakerlifemagazine     / leawoodford     / leawoodford     / smartfem     / leawoodford   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...