Master Your Voice: Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking

Episode SummaryIn this episode of "Did She Really Say That?" host Katrina van Oudheusden is joined by Donna Riccardo, a public speaking coach and master communicator from Red Stiletto. Donna shares her transformation journey from a nervous and introverted hairdresser to a renowned public speaker and seminar leader, discussing the challenges and triumphs along the way. The conversation offers insights into the power of finding your voice, the importance of storytelling, and strategies to elevate your public speaking skills, especially for women.Key Discussion PointsThe Importance of Using Your Voice: Katrina and Donna discuss the importance of women embracing their voice to grow their presence and brand.Donna's Transformation Story: Donna shares her journey from being terrified of speaking to becoming a public speaker, detailing how she overcame the fear.The Role of Toastmasters and Other Resources: Donna highlights the importance of resources like Toastmasters for developing communication and leadership skills.Women in Public Speaking: Differences between men and women in terms of confidence, voice, and representation in public speaking.Storytelling and Engagement: Creating connections through eye contact, storytelling, and audience engagement.Struggles and Learning as an Entrepreneur: Donna talks about the challenges she faced while transitioning into a business owner, with a focus on embracing technology and effective marketing.Guest BioDonna Riccardo: A distinguished Toastmaster and NLP practitioner, Donna has over 30 years of experience in public speaking. She runs Red Stiletto, focusing on empowering women to find their voice and speak confidently. Her unique coaching style stems from her diverse experience in hairdressing, event-speaking, and personal development.Recommended ResourcesToastmasters International: A platform for learning public speaking and leadership skills.Book by Donna Riccardo: Public Speaking for Entrepreneurs: How to Show Up, Speak Up and Get What You Want for Your Business and Life.Red Stiletto Website: Red StilettoVisit Donna's website Red Stiletto here to download her free "Top 10 Speaking Tips to Keep Your Audience Hanging on to Every Word."Listen to this insightful conversation to find inspiration and practical steps to elevate your speaking journey! Stay tuned for more empowering episodes of "Did She Really Say That?"Thanks for listening! If you are enjoying our podcast, leave a comment below. We love hearing from our fans and other female entrepreneurs! We are collaborating to make business better for every woman! Feel free to share this podcast on your favorite social platform. And if you are listening on any of the podcast platforms, we would love it if you could post a 5-star review. Please, help us get our message out! Together, we discover how each woman has the power to unlock another woman when we are open about what we are redefining as women in business.About Your Host: Katrina van OudheusdenFormer Chef at Walt Disney World® Resort, Restaurateur, Speaker, and CEO of Truth Bomb Marketing. Katrina is a sought-after consultant for small business growth among female entrepreneurs. She created a revolutionary business training method called ‘CreatHER™ Business Rewire’. Weaving together time, money, and business growth by preventing burnout and strengthening female leadership skills. Alongside the CreatHER™ Planner, women are finally experiencing less stress in all areas of their lives. When the focus begins with HERself, women discover a freedom to dream big, increase revenue, and design a marketing strategy that works for them. CreatHer Money Revolution: http://creathersummit.comBlog: https://truthbombmarketing.com/blog CreatHER Planner: https://truthbombmarketing.com/creather-planner-2026CreatHER Reset: https://truthbombmarketing.com/resetCreatHER Business Rewire: https://truthbombmarketing.com/creather-business-rewire/