How to Speak Without Freaking. Dave James on Storytelling & Public Speaking | Ep 46 | Wit + Grit

Wit + Grit

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Sunday, 25 October 2026 - 1 hour 9 minutes

Why does speaking in front of a crowd sometimes feel like a life-or-death situation?

Welcome to the debut episode of the new and improved Wit and Grit podcast with hosts PJ and Andy!

We're kicking off our new-look podcast with a brilliant guest, plenty of laughs and one of the most important human skills of all: STORYTELLING.

Each month on Wit+Grit, we explore a different theme as part of our growing curriculum of human skills.

Skills that help us communicate, connect, build confidence and navigate whatever life throws at us. And this month's theme is STORYTELLING.

Because whether you're presenting to hundreds of people, speaking up in a meeting or simply trying to get your point across, how you tell your story matters.

Joining PJ Ellis and Andy Dawson is Dave James, speaker coach, stand-up comedian and founder of Speaking Without Freaking.

Together, we explore why public speaking can feel so terrifying, how to manage those nerves and what it really takes to connect with an audience.

Tune in for laugh-out-loud improv, practical stage hacks, and raw advice on owning your voice!

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