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Maria Malik: Public Speaking Habits That Help Introverted Entrepreneurs Command Any Room | Human Behavior | E423

Nov 2, 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

Maria Malik's perfectionist mindset once made public speaking feel impossible. After landing her dream job at Stanford University, she spent two weeks preparing for a presentation, stayed up until 3 a.m. rehearsing, and still called in sick rather than face the audience. Realizing that her fear of public speaking could cost her valuable opportunities, she worked to overcome it and eventually found…