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#210. TED Talkin’ with Montana Von Fliss: Stand out with a “silent sentence”

Montana Von Fliss exudes confidence…even if she’s not actually feeling confident. How?

Like any good actress and executive speaker coach, she’s got a secret sauce—or, silent sentence—to share with us Presentation Thinkers.

In her 2025 TED Talk called How to Be Confident (even if you’re not), Montana runs through her tried and true tips for oozing confidence on any stage. Things like pausing for emphasis and employing the Superhero stance may sound like familiar wisdom, but Montana’s “Silent Sentence” is the piece tying all standard presentation advice together.

When utilized strategically…

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