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How to speak confidently for a filmed interview

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Jessica Neighbor
Sep 24, 2025
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Hello Terrific Talker,

I recently worked with a public speaking client who is being featured in an upcoming documentary film about her business achievements, and I want to share her “A-Ha” moments with you.

These tips will help you when you are featured in a recorded interview.

Although my client has experience speaking to large groups, this was her first filmed interview, where she traveled across the country to be filmed in a professional studio for a large-scale production, which was completely new territory for her.

Here are the main takeaways from her interview experience, highlighting the challenges she encountered, such as nerves and surprises, as well as her ultimate success in sharing her story with poise and confidence.

Her story will help you feel prepared and confident for your own interview.

1. 🗣️ Use the Prepared Spontanaity Method for Interviews:

My client had eight question prompts to prepare for her interview, so the first thing we did was pr…

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