Confidence
Developing Confidence in Speaking, Visibility, and Pitching: Podcast Series
As women, we need to show up, step up, speak up, and be visible so we can grow our businesses and make the impact we want to see. The not-so-secret ingredient? Confidence. From handling nerves on stage to being willing to be visible with a bold message to pitching ourselves for bigger, paid…
Read MorePitching and Negotiating for Bigger Speaking Opportunities with Maureen Taylor [Confidence Series]: Podcast Ep. 131
Have you held back from pitching yourself for bigger speaking engagements? Or have you not raised your speaking fees even after you’ve been speaking for a while? Or have you not asked to be paid at all? Just like in our businesses, we need to develop confidence in the value, expertise, and experience we…
Read MoreYour Movements Say As Much As Your Words with Ritu Chander [Confidence Series]: Podcast Ep. 130
We all know that non-verbal communication can be as important as our words, whether we’re talking with a person one-on-one or speaking in front of an audience. Did you know that our body movement – our kinetic energy – is something different from what we traditionally think of regarding body language and it has an…
Read MoreFrom Fear of Speaking to Keynote Speaker in 2 Years with Dr. Charmaine Gregory: Podcast Ep. 129
If you have a fear of public speaking, this episode is for you. If you’re confident when speaking but have a fear in a different area of your life, this episode is for you. My guest’s story of how she went from a self-described fear of public speaking to being an in-demand paid keynote speaker…
Read MoreThe 4 Visibility Mindset Shifts You Must Make with Eleanor Beaton [Confidence Series]: Podcast Ep. 128
This conversation is one I’ll be listening to again, especially the end (!). Is there something that has held you back from being more visible, whether it’s sharing a powerful message or standing on a stage in front of an audience? You’re far from alone. As women, we’ve grown up with societal and cultural messages…
Read MoreDeveloping Confidence in Public Speaking [Confidence Series]: Podcast Ep. 127
Starting with this episode, the next 5 episodes will be related to confidence: from putting yourself out there to pitch for speaking gigs, to conquering a fear of public speaking, to standing on stage and delivering your talks with presence and poise. This episode kicks off this series by talking about what confidence is, my…
Read MoreDeconstructing My TEDx Talk: Why We’re Uncomfortable with Women in Power – Podcast Ep. 092
Right before the November 2016 U.S. presidential election, I gave a talk at a small, local TEDxWomen chapter. Until now, I’ve never shared it publicly (beyond the audience that was there). Why? There are several reasons, which you’ll hear about in this episode. It was the most challenging speaking experience I’ve ever had. Not because…
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