Camera confidence training is often framed as a mindset issue. Feel more confident. Practise more. Push through the discomfort. But for most professionals, that advice only creates more frustration.

Real camera confidence comes from performance skill, not motivation. Speed, tone, cadence, energy, pauses, and body language are learnable, technical abilities. When they’re missing, more recording just reinforces what feels wrong.

In this episode, Chris Schwager explains why confident leaders struggle on camera, why confidence follows competence, and how structured coaching replaces guesswork with clarity.

If being on camera still feels draining or inconsistent, this conversation will change how you approach camera confidence training.

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Most people don’t struggle with video consistency. They struggle with relevance.

In this episode, Chris Schwager breaks down how a video content strategy template helps you decide what video to record next based on what your business actually needs, not what you feel like talking about. This approach removes guesswork, reduces overwhelm, and creates clarity month by month.

You’ll learn how smarter video planning leads to better decisions, stronger alignment with business goals, and easier repurposing video content without creating more work. Instead of starting from scratch every time, you build repeatable formats that support visibility, trust, and momentum.

If video feels random, reactive, or hard to sustain, this episode shows you how a simple video content strategy template changes everything.

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Most people don’t struggle with video because they lack effort.

They struggle because they’re practising alone.

In this episode, Chris breaks down why video coaching is one of the fastest ways to build real video confidence, on-camera clarity, and consistency. Instead of guessing what to fix after watching replays, video coaching shortens the feedback loop so improvement happens while you’re recording.

You’ll learn why confidence doesn’t come from hype or motivation, but from replacing uncertainty with clear, real-time feedback. Chris explains how small adjustments to pace, breathing, and delivery compound quickly when guided properly, and why practising in isolation often reinforces the wrong habits.

If you want faster progress, fewer retakes, and more confident videos that actually connect, this episode will shift how you think about improving on camera.

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Teleprompters get blamed for making people sound stiff, robotic, or unnatural. But that is rarely the real problem.

In this episode, Chris breaks down what teleprompter training actually is, why most people struggle with teleprompters, and how poor setup and zero performance coaching are usually to blame. You will learn the difference between reading words and scanning ideas, how presenters should control pace instead of chasing auto-scroll speed, and why a teleprompter is best understood as a recording environment, not a tool.

If you want to use a teleprompter without losing energy, eye contact, or authenticity, this episode gives you a clear, practical framework that works in real-world recording setups.

This is essential listening for anyone using teleprompters for video who wants clarity without sounding scripted.

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Most professionals don’t struggle with ideas. They struggle with time.

They record a video, post it once, and immediately feel the pressure to do it all again next week. In this episode, Chris breaks down a practical approach to repurposing video content so one recording works harder across multiple platforms.

You’ll learn why repurposing video content is not about creating more, but extracting value from what you have already said. Chris explains how a single core video can become short-form clips, long-form content, podcast episodes, and future posts without burning out or building a complex system.

If you want a sustainable video repurposing strategy that increases visibility, builds authority, and protects your time, this episode will reframe how you think about content.

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Most people don’t struggle with how to speak on camera because they lack confidence.
They struggle because the camera is unfamiliar.

When you hit record, your body tightens, your voice slows, and your movement shuts down. Not because you are boring, but because you are trying to behave “correctly.” That’s when your message loses its life.

In this episode, Chris breaks down what is really happening when people sound stiff or flat on video and why mindset tricks don’t fix it. You’ll learn why familiarity, not confidence, is the real solution and what you can start doing immediately to sound more natural on camera.

If you’ve been searching for how to speak on camera and still feel stuck after watching endless tips, this episode gives you the practical shift that actually works.

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Most business content sounds polished, but forgettable.

In this episode, Chris Schwager sits down with Gabrielle Dolan, one of Australia’s leading voices on business storytelling, to unpack why so much video content fails to land and what actually makes messages stick.

They explore how video storytelling works when it is grounded in clarity, authenticity, and intent, not scripts that sound impressive but feel empty. As AI-generated content becomes more common, the conversation cuts through the noise to reveal why authentic storytelling matters more than ever, and how leaders can use stories to build trust, influence decisions, and create real connection.

This is not a checklist episode. It is a practical, grounded discussion on business storytelling, leadership storytelling, and how to think differently about storytelling in the age of AI.

If you want your videos to feel human, memorable, and meaningful, this conversation will change how you approach content.

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Thinking about starting a podcast but feel like you are not ready yet?

In this episode, Chris shares a real behind-the-scenes conversation with Basford Consulting as they start a podcast from scratch. There is no polished format, no perfect scripting, and no pretending they have it all figured out. You hear what it actually looks like when professionals begin, learn the workflow as they go, and build confidence by publishing instead of waiting.

This episode breaks down:

• How professionals start a podcast before they feel confident or prepared

• Why documenting real conversations works better than overthinking content

• The structure and mindset that keep listeners engaged

• Common mistakes that stop people from starting and how to avoid them

If you are wondering how to start a podcast for your business or personal brand, this episode shows the reality behind getting moving and building momentum without waiting for perfect conditions.

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