TED Talkin’ with Montana Von Fliss: Stand out with a “silent sentence”
This is an episode for: strategic storytellers and presenters of any kind.
Molly Geoghegan
Jun 04, 2026
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Montana Von Fliss exudes confidence…even if she’s not actually feeling confident. How?
Like any good actress and executive speaker coach, she’s got a secret sauce—or, silent sentence—to share with us Presentation Thinkers.
In her 2025 TED Talk called How to Be Confident (even if you’re not), Montana runs through her tried and true tips for oozing confidence on any stage. Things like pausing for emphasis and employing the Superhero stance may sound like familiar wisdom, but Montana’s “Silent Sentence” is the piece tying all standard presentation advice together.
When utilized strategically, it’s the thing you don’t say out loud that can have the loudest impact. Understand your presentation purpose and craft your own Silent Sentence with Montana.
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About The Author
Molly Geoghegan is a writer, organizer, and film school dropout. She hikes frequently with her dog, Guinness, and signs up for too many email newsletters. Having lived in Chicago, Paris, Dublin and Galway, Molly has van-lifed her way to the Pacific Northwest and calls Oregon home.
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