The first few moments of your speaking are the most important—and the most impactful. But how do you hit the ground running with confidence and clarity?

That’s where a solid warm-up comes in. After all, a concert violinist would never step on stage without first tuning their instrument and running through a few scales. Why should you be any different?

In today’s episode, I’m sharing:

• Why first impressions carry so much weight
• How to warm up your voice and body to sidestep nerves and shaky starts
• The 4 essential (and often overlooked) elements of a speaker’s warm-up

Whether you're stepping onto a stage or into a Zoom room, this episode will help you show up sharp, grounded, and ready to shine.

Links and Resources:

• For more inspiration and to watch the free training "The Calm and Confident Communicator" ---> head over to www.speaktoinspire.com.

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It’s easy to be your own worst critic—we all do it. But when the stakes are high for an important communication moment, knowing how to boost your confidence is essential.

In today’s episode, you’ll discover six sneaky ways you may have been unintentionally undermining your speaking confidence. These counterintuitive habits can keep you stuck at your current confidence level—or even set you back. Tune in to identify and break free from these hidden confidence traps!

I'm excited to share the following key ideas with you...

• Why confidence is an inner game skill that can't be intellectualized but requires experiential practice over time
• How to avoid the self-fulfilling prophecy of nerves
• Six subtle, counter-intuitive ways that you may be sabotaging your confidence before, during, and after speaking moments

Links and Resources:

• For more inspiration and to watch the free training "The Calm and Confident Communicator" ---> head over to www.speaktoinspire.com.

Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any of my inspiring speaking tips coming up soon.

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Did you know that public speaking is ranked as the #1 fear in studies?

Speaking anxiety is incredibly common—you’re far from alone! In fact, most of us have simply learned to hide it well.

But have you ever considered that your speaking nerves might actually work in your favor? Believe it or not, those jitters can enhance your performance—if you know how to use them. Let’s dive in!

Here's what we'll cover:

• Why experiencing nerves is normal. Learn how speaking anxiety can be beneficial when you understand how to manage it.
• Three reasons why those nerves can actually make you a more engaging speaker.
• How to adjust your mindset and develop a positive relationship with your speaking anxiety.

Links and Resources:

• For more inspiration and to watch the free training "The Calm and Confident Communicator" ---> head over to www.speaktoinspire.com.

Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any of my inspiring speaking tips coming up soon.

And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review?

Thanks!