1. How do you usually feel when you know you'll have to speak in front of others?

2. What's the biggest emotion when you step on stage?

3. Have you ever turned down an opportunity to speak — even though you had something valuable to share?

4. When you finish speaking, what's your first thought?

5. Do you believe that speaking is a skill you can learn — or something you're born with?

6. When preparing to speak, what do you usually do?

7. Do you have a strategy for how to start strong and hook your audience in the first 30 seconds?

8. What's your biggest struggle when you're actually speaking?

9. How do you feel about the sound of your voice when recorded?

10. Do you know how to use pauses, emphasis, or tone to make your message more powerful?

11. When you speak, what are your hands doing?

12. Do you make eye contact comfortably when addressing a group?

13. Do you feel in control of your body and breathing when you're nervous?

14. Do you ever practice in front of a mirror, camera, or friend before speaking?

15. If someone filmed your last presentation, would you feel confident watching it back?

16. How many times have you spoken in front of a group (50+ people) in the past year?

17. Have you ever received any formal training or coaching on how to speak effectively?

18. Do you know the difference between "talking at people" vs "connecting with them"?

19. Would you like to become a powerful speaker?

20. Would you be open to working with someone who could help you improve dramatically in just a few sessions?

21. What would change in your career/life if you were 10x more confident as a speaker?

22. Do you admire any speaker in particular — and wonder how they got so confident?

23. Would you feel more prepared if someone helped you structure your message and rehearse?

24. How quickly would you like to improve your public speaking confidence?

25. If someone guaranteed you noticeable progress in 2–3 sessions, would you take that chance?