Episode 19

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22nd Jan 2026

How to Speak With Confidence: Managing Nervousness, Cortisol, and Presence with Alex Grabner-Jarlung

In this episode of Speaking With Authority, Jim Koetting interviews communication coach Alex Grabner-Jarlung, a key figure in the David JP Phillips speaking lineage. Alex breaks down the science behind great communication: how nervousness works, why “fight/flight/freeze” can hijack your memory, and how to train speaking like a measurable skill. You’ll also hear how Alex went from corporate presentations to coaching professionals, plus a behind-the-scenes look at The Speaking Blueprint and Speaker X.

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Speaking With Authority
Insights from the Stage: Leadership, Coaching, and the Craft of Communication.
Speaking With Authority is the podcast where powerful voices unpack the art and science of leadership, coaching, and communication. Hosted by Jim Koetting, a seasoned speaker and trusted mentor, each episode features in-depth conversations with keynote speakers, leadership experts, and communication pros who influence rooms—and change lives.

Whether you're on stage, in the boardroom, or leading a team, this show will give you the insights, tools, and inspiration to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. Because real authority doesn’t come from titles—it comes from your voice.

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