# Communication Skills for Career Success | The 4 Stages to Becoming a Confident Speaker

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Podcast: [Market Maker](https://stenobird.com/podcast/market-maker-3553881)
Published: 2026-04-16T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amplify-me/episodes/Communication-Skills-for-Career-Success--The-4-Stages-to-Becoming-a-Confident-Speaker-e3htaqq
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## Resource

Communication is one of the most valuable skills in finance and professional careers, yet it’s rarely taught. In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, Anthony Cheung speaks with James Percy-Smith, founder of The Elocution Coach, about how students and professionals can develop powerful communication skills that accelerate their careers. They break down the four stages of becoming a confident speaker, why pressure and repetition are essential for improvement, and how better communication can transform your performance in interviews, presentations, and the workplace. If you want to speak with confidence, perform better in interviews, and influence people at work, this episode shares practical techniques you can start using immediately. (00:00) The #1 Career Skill (01:19) Why Most People Speak Poorly (02:40) The 4 Stages of Great Speakers (06:16) The Pressure Practice Trick (10:09) Beating Virtual Interviews (15:36) Authentic vs Role Playing (20:08) Explaining Complex Ideas (26:12) Speak With Authority (33:13) Body Language Secrets (37:33) Famous Speakers Broken Down (39:39) The Ingredients of Charisma (43:21) The 5-Minute Speaking Habit (46:48) Final Advice Join the waiting list for James' new book! www.jamespercysmith.com/book

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