EP 03 | Speak with Confidence with Cheryl Tan, Media Trainer | Offscript

In Episode 03 of the Offscript Video Series by Outdoo AI, Cheryl Tan, Media Trainer, Communication Strategist, and former TV News Anchor, joins Snehal Nimje, CEO & Co-founder of Outdoo AI, for a candid conversation about communication confidence, media training, and building an authentic presence on camera and on stage.

Drawing from her experience in broadcast journalism and executive communication coaching, Cheryl shares practical techniques for overcoming hesitation, simplifying messages, and developing confidence through consistent practice. She also discusses the importance of human authenticity in an era of AI-generated content.

Topics explored

• Why communication confidence matters for professionals at every level
• How video communication has changed the way people build trust
• Common communication challenges and how to overcome overthinking
• Cheryl's five-day video challenge for building speaking confidence
• Simplifying complex messages while maintaining authenticity
• The impact of AI-generated videos on human connection and trust
• Preparing effectively for interviews, presentations, and high-stakes conversations

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:33 Why Video Communication Has Become Essential
• 03:06 Why Communication Skills Matter Beyond Executives
• 04:23 Stop Overthinking: Lessons from Journalism
• 06:23 Building Confidence Through a Five-Day Video Challenge
• 09:15 Communicating Authentically and Simply
• 11:06 The Biggest Challenges in Communication Coaching
• 15:07 Preparing for High-Stakes Presentations
• 18:01 Key Takeaways and Closing Thoughts

About the Offscript Video Series

Offscript is a video conversation series by Outdoo AI featuring sales, enablement, L&D, and leadership professionals sharing real-world experiences, challenges, and practical lessons on how teams learn, grow, and perform.