How to Master Public Speaking with Data: Transform Your Communication Skills

Chuck Garcia, Columbia University professor and communication expert, joins Graeme Crawford to reveal how data transforms public speaking and leadership communication. They explore the 55-38-7 formula for first impressions, proven techniques to eliminate verbal filler words, and how treating soft skills as measurable data points can accelerate your professional growth. Chuck shares insights from coaching Fortune 500 executives and his upcoming TED talk debut.

0:00 Introduction and Chuck's TED talk announcement

4:02 The camera as a data collection tool

7:00 Breaking down the 55-38-7 impression formula

11:43 Three barriers to effective communication

17:24 The power of the strategic pause

21:45 Common nonverbal communication mistakes

27:09 The speed of first impressions

31:23 Creating phone-free conversations

35:17 Why perfectionism blocks speaking progress

39:26 Building speeches in modular pieces

44:45 Theater techniques for powerful presentations

46:26 How to connect with Chuck Garcia

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Crawford McMillan
• Bloomberg
• Klein Leadership International
• Columbia Engineering
• Goldman Sachs