Tim Newman is a recovering college professor turned communication coach and podcaster who helps people become more powerful communicators. A former paratrooper who overcame a severe fear of public speaking.
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Tim Newman
Communication Coach & Former College Professor
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Paratrooper Who Could Jump Out of Planes THREW UP Giving a 5-Minute Speech
September 23, 2025
A former paratrooper who could jump out of planes became so terrified of public speaking that he threw up giving his first 5-minute speech in college. Communication coach Tim Newman shares his journey from military confidence to platform terror, and the practical strategies he used to recover.
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