Leslie Fiorenzo | Show Up, Speak Up, and Own Any Room

Public speaking isn’t scary because you’re bad at it. It’s scary because your brain is wired for safety, and an audience can feel like a threat. In this episode of the 52 Weeks Podcast, speaking coach Leslie Fiorenzo explains why fear often starts with something as small as a comment from childhood and how confidence can be rebuilt with practice. She walks through her STEPS framework, sharing how to quiet your inner critic, identify obstacles before they derail you, bring energy into the room, and prime your presence with breathwork, mantras, and posture in the moments before you speak. Leslie also explains why stories matter more than facts alone and how intentional preparation can change the way you show up not just on stage, but in meetings, conversations, and everyday leadership moments.

Weekly Challenge:
Choose a breathing technique, a mantra, and a power pose, and practice them before your next speaking moment.

Connect with Leslie:
Website: https://lesliefiorenzo.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leslie.fiorenzo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGqurLSdVwoEOrY8WI_I6CA