Watch podcast interviews. Pay attention to how the host asks questions.
Instead of saying “Please talk about X for the next 2 minutes so I can absorb your knowledge.” try “What do you think are the most important concepts in your field? or “What do you think are the biggest misconceptions about your field?” etc.
Take a step back and identify your terminal goals.
Are you trying to build more self-confidence?
Are you trying to get over social anxiety? There might be more efficient/upstream ways to solve this like experimenting with supplements, beta-blockers, phenibut, etc.
Are you trying to be more persuasive? Maybe persuasion through conversation isn’t your comparative advantage and you should focus on something else?
Write more. Writing will help you formulate your thinking which helps in speaking. You’ll also find yourself building your vocabulary.
Go through an online public speaking course.
Join a Toastmasters club.
Make Youtube videos
Watch podcast interviews. Pay attention to how the host asks questions.
Instead of saying “Please talk about X for the next 2 minutes so I can absorb your knowledge.” try “What do you think are the most important concepts in your field? or “What do you think are the biggest misconceptions about your field?” etc.
Take a step back and identify your terminal goals.
Are you trying to build more self-confidence?
Are you trying to get over social anxiety? There might be more efficient/upstream ways to solve this like experimenting with supplements, beta-blockers, phenibut, etc.
Are you trying to be more persuasive? Maybe persuasion through conversation isn’t your comparative advantage and you should focus on something else?
Retrospective: I found this particularly helpful