In this video, I, Michael Williams, explain why you often speak more fluently when you're alone—and why that fluency disappears around others. We start by looking at the concept of the resting state, a place where your speech flows naturally because you're calm, unpressured, and not afraid of being judged. But what pulls us out of that state when we need it most—like in meetings, interviews, or social settings.

You’ll discover why speaking situations feel different, how past struggles get “baked into” your speech, and how your brain sometimes works against you. This is part one of a powerful two-part series—next, I’ll show you how to reprogram your brain and return to your fluent, confident state under pressure.

⏱️ Chapters:

0:00 Why You're Fluent Alone

0:16 The Power of Your Resting State

0:44 Four Challenges That Disrupt Fluency

0:55 Challenge 1: Internal and External Pressure

2:25 The Fear of Judgment and Time Constraints

3:27 High-Stakes Situations and Performance Stress

3:51 Challenge 2: Mental Preoccupation

4:04 What Is Negative Anticipation?

5:22 Patterns That Keep You Stuck

6:06 Rumination and Outcome Focus

7:12 Trying Too Hard to Sound “Perfect”

8:26 Challenge 3: Procedural Memory and Speech History

9:15 Contextual Triggers and Automatic Responses

10:12 Emotional Memory Stored in the Brain

10:51 Challenge 4: Performance Disruptions

11:17 Your Brain’s Role in Fluency Breakdown

11:25 Amygdala: Fear Response

12:03 Prefrontal Cortex: Overthinking

13:19 Cerebellum: Timing and Rhythm

14:15 A Path Forward (Preview of Next Video)

15:08 Recap of the Four Challenges

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In this video, I, Michael Williams, dive into one of the most important questions many of us face: Why can I speak fluently when I’m alone—but stumble or feel pressure around others? I walk you through why this happens, based on what clients have shared in real-time. You'll hear how many people feel calm, fluent, and confident when speaking to themselves—but that experience completely shifts in social or professional situations.

So in this video, we start exploring how to return to that natural, relaxed state—even when speaking in meetings, interviews, or public settings. I explain what that state feels like, why we often lose it, and invite you to reflect and share how you think we can get it back. This is the start of a powerful new series where we’ll also uncover specific challenges that block our access to that fluent state—and how to overcome them.

If you’ve ever said, “I’m fluent alone, but not around others,” then this video is for you.

⏱️ Chapters:

0:00 Why You’re Fluent Alone

0:12 Real Client Experiences

0:24 Why This Happens

0:33 The Goal: Return to Your Natural State

0:47 Calm, Confident, and Present

1:05 What Changes in Social Situations

1:22 Reclaiming Your Fluent State

1:31 Your Turn: What Do You Think?

1:40 What’s Coming Next

1:58 Final Thoughts and Invitation

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In this video, I, Michael Williams, will guide you through the final and most powerful step to speaking smoothly and confidently. You'll discover how hope drives progress, how the 3P Formula rewires your mind for fluency, and why confidence and practice are essential for lasting improvement. If you're ready to transform your speech, watch now and take the next step toward fluency!

⏳ Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

0:40 - The Power of Hope in Speaking

2:30 - The 3P Formula: Reprogram Your Mind for Fluency

5:15 - How Confidence and Practice Shape Your Speech

7:45 - The Role of Passion and Expertise in Fluency

9:30 - Final Thoughts and Next Steps

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