Episode #396: Which Version Of Joe Biden Are You As A Presenter?

Why Should Business Leaders Care About Presentation Energy?

When global audiences criticized Joe Biden’s low-energy debate performance, the real question was: how many executives are making the same mistake in their business presentations?
In Japan, many leaders equate humility with low energy — but that approach fails to keep audiences’ attention. When presenting, energy equals engagement. Without it, listeners turn to their phones, and your message disappears.

Mini-summary: Being calm is fine. Being dull is fatal.

Despite a lifelong stutter, Joe Biden chose a career built on public speaking. His example shows that anyone can improve with training. The same applies to executives struggling with fillers like “um” and “ah.”
Start strong: hit your first word with confidence, pause instead of filling silence, and practice deliberate pacing.

Mini-summary: Confidence is built through control — of words, pauses, and focus.

Many executives undervalue preparation. They focus on slides, not structure. A clear message flow, rehearsal, and feedback turn confusion into conviction.
Even one dry run can transform a flat delivery into a powerful, memorable speech.

Mini-summary: Rehearse your message until it moves people — not just your PowerPoint.

• Energy drives engagement — not volume, but vitality.

• Replace filler words with purposeful pauses.

• Plan your speech flow and rehearse it.

• Learn from weak speakers as much as strong ones.

Founded in 1912 in the U.S. and established in Tokyo in 1963, Dale Carnegie Training has helped countless leaders from both Japanese and global companies build confidence and impact through presentation training, leadership training, and executive coaching — empowering professionals to lead, sell, and communicate with credibility.